Doi Pui Mong Hill Tribe Village
Doi Pui Mong Hill Tribe Village
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Nashboroguy
Zhangjiagang, China292 contributions
Jan 2020
While some may see this as a tourist trap, and others see this as a human zoo, it is as authentic as it gets for these people living here. By visiting there, you are supporting their way of life. They are refugees from other countries, given this space by Thailand, to develop and grow. Yes, it is a tourist market. They are not pushy, They are very friendly and willing to talk and take photos with you. And, you walk away with some education about a new kind of human being. This is my second visit to the area. It was worth every bhat I spent. If you have a choice between visiting this site or the one in Chiang Rai, I HIGHLY recommend this one. It is much more developed, has more ethnic groups in one location, and it is much more educational.
Written 27 January 2020
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richard w
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Jan 2024 • Couples
Thought we were going to the highest point in Thailand but ended up paying a lot of money to visit a tourist rip off trap. A mother and child obviously dressing up in tradition village ‘costume’ for a paid photo opportunity and not at all authentic. The village which you had to pay for was simply a large room with nothing at all in it and this was meant to be a cultural experience. It could have been so good to actually see them making the handicrafts instead of the tourist tat on offer. 45 minutes from the centre of Chiang Mai and a total waste of our morning.
Written 29 January 2024
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Xin Ru T
Singapore, Singapore1,345 contributions
Jan 2020
From Bhubing Palace, it cost 40 baht to go to Doi Pui Hmong Hill Tribe Village via the red song thaew. Starting from the drop off point, there was a row of market stalls mainly selling coffee, fruits, dried fruits, fruit wines, bags, and clothes (very similar to what is sold in Doi Inthanon Hmong Market). This was followed by a ticketing area where you could pay 10 baht to enter a small flower garden and look at a tiny waterfall. You could rent an ethnic costume for 50 baht for 15 minutes for photo taking in this area. Overall, though it was a commercialised area for tourists with nothing particularly impressive, it was a relatively pleasant little walk and we did see glimpses of the local village life.
Written 14 January 2020
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singhasam
Weymouth, UK4,019 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
A SWITCHBACK bumpy ride up to the top ridge and down into the village proved to be well worthwhile once I arrived.
Visitors first wander up a concrete lane flanked with stalls selling everything from fruit wine and souvenirs to herbs and honey.
I was lucky enough to stumble across a beautiful lightweight cotton shirt which I bought and later wore that night on a steamy evening in Chiang Mai.
You can also try your hand at shooting a traditional bow and arrow, visit a tiny museum or pay 50 baht to don local costume.
I had never been here before and I had come for the garden. It didn't disappoint.
Set out across a hillside, paths curved here and there past enormous stands of bamboo which were the biggest I had ever seen.
Everywhere I looked was a riot of colour from border flowers, floral arches and countless displays.
The scenery was impressive and a waterfall bounced down the hillside through pools as I walked through this lovely site.
Definitely worth a visit if only to just sit down and let the calm and peaceful atmosphere wash over you in this beautiful place.
Visitors first wander up a concrete lane flanked with stalls selling everything from fruit wine and souvenirs to herbs and honey.
I was lucky enough to stumble across a beautiful lightweight cotton shirt which I bought and later wore that night on a steamy evening in Chiang Mai.
You can also try your hand at shooting a traditional bow and arrow, visit a tiny museum or pay 50 baht to don local costume.
I had never been here before and I had come for the garden. It didn't disappoint.
Set out across a hillside, paths curved here and there past enormous stands of bamboo which were the biggest I had ever seen.
Everywhere I looked was a riot of colour from border flowers, floral arches and countless displays.
The scenery was impressive and a waterfall bounced down the hillside through pools as I walked through this lovely site.
Definitely worth a visit if only to just sit down and let the calm and peaceful atmosphere wash over you in this beautiful place.
Written 5 December 2023
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Chewbacca Wong
Hong Kong, China24 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
A truly dismal attraction. A perilous 30-minute drive through low clouds on a slippery single track forest road brings you to a disorganised collection of wooden huts, with vendors touting the usual tourist tat and harassing visitors to buy gems from Burma. The gardens are nothing special and were very disappointing. The ‘famous’ waterfall, for which you pay an entrance fee, was a feeble trickle. No decent photo opportunities. A long drive with nothing worth seeing, save your time for much better attractions nearer to Chiang Mai.
Written 20 July 2023
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heyjudithz
Knoxville, TN1,461 contributions
May 2019 • Business
I was excited to be going to an actual Hmong Village. The Hill Tribe people are not indigenous to Thailand; they settled here after escaping Cambodia, Laos, and Viet Nam during troubled times. I understand that they have no written alphabet. After reflecting on it, I wouldn't call this a village. But it does provide vital work opportunities for its residents, so I don't want to leave a rude comment, as others have done. Instead, I'll tell you about what I saw. Upon arrival, you walk up an interesting hill through a series of booths selling goods such as colorful clothing, textiles, lots of cute baby clothes, jewelry, tea, and medicinal products. I found this part interesting. At the exit of this shopping part of the area is a tiny "museum", containing mostly photos, and some tools and handmade bells to put on your cow or goat so that you will know where they are. After exiting the museum, there is an amazing hillside garden with trails running through it. All of the plants seem to have a medicinal use. The jewel in the crown is a very nice little coffee shop perched on the hillside, affording commanding views of the area. The coffee is quite good and costs at least as much as coffee in the U.S., so I could not buy a lot to bring home. The folks there were very nice (as is everyone in Thailand) and the restroom is clean. I think it was worth the visit, for sure, it's just not a "village" and not what I expected. We had lunch in the market area, made by a Hmong woman and her husband. The food was great and inexpensive.
Written 11 June 2019
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iayzit2
Melbourne, Australia61 contributions
Aug 2019
What a beautiful nature and view from the top of the mountain. Great colourful flowers. Make sure have a good camera to take lots of photos.
Written 1 September 2019
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Wael K
Beirut, Beyrouth, Lebanon16 contributions
Nov 2017
A good place to spend an hour walking among locals, buying from their market and enjoying a small village with children playing around and people going with their everyday life. there was a funeral when i went there which make the experience more local and awkward. the hillside is nice and there is a lot of photo opportunities for photographers, we bought few things from the market, there is a small restaurant with a nice view on the top but we didn't try it
Written 20 August 2018
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Mary P
Chicago, IL298 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
This little village was nice to walk through. The people aren't pushy about selling their wares and are generally just going bout their business. It's nice to support them in their current endeavors as they used to grow and sell opium...
Written 25 July 2018
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Instantcalmer
Yasothon, Thailand1,027 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
The village is about 10km past Wat Doi Suthep and about 5km past the king's palace. The road is potholed and narrow so drive carefully.
Don't expect to see a newly discovered Amazon-like tribe living in the jungle. They have cars, bikes, smartphones and the rest. But you will get a glimpse of how they once lived i the hills of China, Burma and Thailand. The museum is basic and there are some examples of old houses to view.
The gardens and the view over the misty hills are beautiful. The stalls sell clothes, bags, silk and trinkets much cheaper than the Chiang Mai night markets. Friendly guys will chat you up to sell you super cheap gems showing you how they cut glass and resist a flame. I expect they are synthetic but they are cheap enough especially if you bargain. The coffee shop up the hill offers great coffee and the usual drinks. You can dress up for a photo shoot in traditional clothes. All good fun.
Don't expect to see a newly discovered Amazon-like tribe living in the jungle. They have cars, bikes, smartphones and the rest. But you will get a glimpse of how they once lived i the hills of China, Burma and Thailand. The museum is basic and there are some examples of old houses to view.
The gardens and the view over the misty hills are beautiful. The stalls sell clothes, bags, silk and trinkets much cheaper than the Chiang Mai night markets. Friendly guys will chat you up to sell you super cheap gems showing you how they cut glass and resist a flame. I expect they are synthetic but they are cheap enough especially if you bargain. The coffee shop up the hill offers great coffee and the usual drinks. You can dress up for a photo shoot in traditional clothes. All good fun.
Written 31 August 2017
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Hello.
Do you pay a fee to visit here or can you just drop by? We are planning on hiring a car for the day with a driver and thought it might be interesting to visit as part of the tour.
Thank you x
Written 15 June 2019
There is a fee to enter. The money goes o support the various tribes. I understand that the admission fee, as well as all of the trinkets being sold are used to support these tribes. From what I was told, these people are stuck there. They are not permitted to travel or live elsewhere. Take some spending cash to help buy some of their wares. Many of them are handmade right there. It is worth the trip. Oh, take some water with you. Only one restaurant on site and a store at the front.
Written 27 June 2019
I have always wanted to do a Hill Tribes Tour to see thw costumes they wear etc... How do we get to this village for a tour, Do we need to walk through the forest. Or can we get transport that takes us right up on the hill to see the Hill Tribes, as we prefer this. Also do we need to wear closed toe shoes & pants to be safe here from insects etc...or are open toe shoes & shorts ok. Thanks Philip
Written 26 February 2018
Hi. I recently went there by motorbike. There is public transport—sort of makeshift pickup trucks with bench seats and covered tops that will take you all the way up there for about $4, right to the entrance.
No forest hiking necessary. Shorts and T-shirts okay but bear in mind the village is at an altitude of 2,000 meters, or about one mile. Tends to be about 5-7 degrees cooler than the city below. During this time of year it can be near 10-15 degrees in early morning (best time to go).
Also, there is the opportunity to visit a royal palace and gardens along the way (free). Here, knees must be covered and shoulders must be covered so zip off long trousers recommended. (or long shorts covering knees)
Written 26 February 2018
It is not a tourist site as such as it is a Hmong village where the villagers just go on living their day to day lives and allow folk to share in this. So natural respect and courtesy applies so I would have thought that you would not be there after say 5-00 pm unless invited to stay.
Written 2 May 2017
how many days to be allocated to this village
Written 17 June 2016
About 2 hours should be enough.
Written 20 June 2016
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