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“Story of a Thai village told in opium and tea” Boston.com / Boston Globe
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 15 attractions in Chiang Rai
Traveller Description: A quiet hilltop village has ethnic chinese population.
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Attraction type: Historic village
Address: Chiang Rai
Thailand

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5 of 5 stars
notshy
Brisbane, Australia
18 Jan 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

Visiting this Chinese dominated town once settled by the KMT (Kuomintang) makes you feel like you are not in Thailand. It sits approximately 1800m above sea level and is about 40kms out of Mae Chan. The drive here takes you through well paved roads and magical views. There is a daily market, tribal handicraft stores, provision stores and numerous tea... more

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