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Mae Kampong Village
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singhasam
Weymouth, UK3,716 contributions
Picturesque village
Nov 2023 • Solo
THIS mountain site is a great way to spend a few hours enjoying village life.
There are the usual tourist stalls but there are also local food outlets, little temples tucked away and a large stream which rushes its way through the village.
Mae Kampong is also a noted home stay village where people come to stay a few nights in the homes of local families to experience village life.
When I was there it was fairly busy without being packed and a gentle wander down the main street involved being occasionally wreathed in swirling smoke from where meat or corn on the cob was being cooked.
There is also a small waterfall, various rapids and it is possible to literally go round the back of the main street homes and shops and follow the stream downhill past little shrines.
Be aware that the village has quite a steep slope so a chance to relax with a coffee and just enjoy the setting is a good idea.
If you are in the area then I'd recommend a visit here to enjoy the slower pace of life village style.
Written 4 December 2023
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Alinee
Khon Kaen, Thailand3 contributions
Natural
Nov 2023 • Couples
The natural village I have been wit my boyfriend from Korea is the romantic time and we have celebrated with him next time I will back
Written 13 November 2023
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Pouvpoly
Cambodia6 contributions
Quiet away from the Bustling life
May 2023 • Family
I really love the atmosphere at the small village located in the middle of the mountains, though there are times which have a lot of tourists but I recommend spending the night there so u can enjoy Mae kampong to the fullest.
Written 26 July 2023
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carr y
8 contributions
Worth a try if you’ve never been
Mar 2023 • Couples
Mae kampong is a very small village from the mountain in chaing mai. Some shops/ restaurants on the main street, some are behind the main street. Was there on weekday, not crowded, but not all shop are opened on weekdays. Taking example we want to taste the coffee from one particular coffee shop, unfortunately it was closed. Despite this, most of the shop from main streets are opened.
If you want to feel the mountains vibes or silent, worth to stay there for 1-2 night, many hotel or hostel alone the road. If you never been village in chaing mai, worth to ride an hour ride to get there and stay for 2-3hours. If you’ve been other villages from chaing mai, i will not suggest you to go there.
We’ve tried northern thai sausage, Khao Soi, viewing the village from cafe on the top hill, it’s tasty.
If you going there during weekends, i will suggest you to take public transport or hire a driver to there, due to the road conditions. If you getting there on weekdays, you can consider drive by yourself or hire a driver. We hired a driver for half day by THB 1500 on weekday. Departure at 12nn from old town and arrives back to the town about 16:00.
Hops these info help.
Written 6 April 2023
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ณัฐดนย์
Bangkok, Thailand1 contribution
Mae Kampong
Feb 2023 • Friends
Hello everyone, today Mr. Nattadont will take everyone to travel to a village in Chiang Mai. This village is Mae Kampong

Mae Kampong is a small village. located among the mountains There is abundant nature There is a stream running through the village. Most of the accommodations are homestays. And almost every place has a stream flowing through it. On the part of Mr. Yencha himself I admit that I'm impressed. I definitely want to go again. forest variety complete plants People who are into trees are sure to like it. The weather here is cool all year round. During the time Mr. Yencha traveled, it was cool, 19 - 21 degrees, very good for my hearty
Written 23 February 2023
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William J
Barcelona, Spain11 contributions
Amazing Daikufu
Jan 2023 • Family
If there is one good reason to go to Mae Kampong apart from the old village and it’s charm despite the usual tourist hordes it’s a visit to the Rabeing View cafe just before the waterfall. Here you will find the most amazing Faifuku. It’s not the usual bland Mocha squishy squashy Daifuku you find in the Japanese restaurants .. this Daifuku is made of chocolate and wrapped around a beautiful local strawberry. .. absolutely amazing combination of texture, flavors and taste .. highly recommend with a local espresso .. completely to die for !!!
Written 5 January 2023
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A L
Bavaria, Germany4 contributions
A bit disappointing...
Oct 2022
We have been here in October 2022 on a weekend with our rentalcar and at first we have to say: this was a mistake! There are only a few places for parking and less places to turn around as the streets are very, very small and on weekends it is really, really full - so better choose a weekday to go there.

The town itself must have been a really cute, romatic place - some time ago. Nowaday nearly every house is a shop, a restaurant or a homestay. The location itself ist wonderful - in a valley directly in the jungle. I think it can be very nice in the morning when the mist comes out of the woods.
But on our trip we did not find this, but a lot of people and traffic.
Go there on weekdays or try a homestay - the quiet mornings could/might be great. Maybe we will try on our next trip
Written 8 November 2022
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Sychim
Singapore, Singapore2,652 contributions
Instagram Central
Jul 2022
I was expecting to visit a peaceful, secluded, rural Thai village nestled in a valley but instead found myself walking into Instagram Central. I made the mistake of visiting on a Friday, in the middle of a 5-day long weekend in Thailand. The main attraction of the village, a 150m stretch of narrow road with quaint huts and cottages on both sides was packed with photo-taking tourists, all dressed up and all taking photos in front of the iconic village coffee shop (my guide tells me the hut in which the coffee shop is located has an architectural style typical of the area). The entire stretch of road is lined with cafes and eateries, and the village is dotted with homestays (I learnt that some of these buildings are actually quite new, not repurposed old buildings or shared compounds with villagers). I'm not sure if travelling slightly more than an hour from Chiang Mai to Mae Kampong is worth the trip. And I question why this village, which admittedly has a certain charm, attracts so much interest. I'm sure there are many villages out there which are equally, if not more charming, that are not tourist hotspots. If you really want to visit, try packaging it together with a few other attractions in the area. This shouldn't be the highlight of your day.
Written 24 July 2022
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Rarinsap
Ko Kret, Thailand8 contributions
Mae Kampong
Apr 2021 • Solo
Mae Kampong Village another tourist attraction That should come when you come to Chiang Mai. Chiang Rai is a small village on a hill. If not staying here or at the top of the hill It is recommended that you go during the day. There is a coffee shop along the river. This is the symbol of this place. The shop is cute and the owner's otter welcome is very warm. The atmosphere is suitable for taking many photos. But may not sit and chill for a long time due to the large number of visitors.
Written 16 July 2021
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siriluk
Ratchaburi Province, Thailand8 contributions
Ban Mae kampong
Oct 2020 • Friends
Ban Mae Kampong is a village where villagers have lived for more than 100 years, located in the middle of a beautiful valley. And there is also a stream flowing through the middle of the village from Mae Kampong Waterfall itself. with the atmosphere it has A group of village leaders has started to make Mae Kampong Village as a tourist attraction in the form of ecotourism. to experience the way of life of the local people here through various activities including sleeping at a homestay ,The streets are lined with shops, restaurants and cafes nearby. There is plenty for nature and slow life lovers. If you come during rainy season and early winter, the atmosphere will be very good.
Written 15 July 2021
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