Choui Fong Tea Plantation
Choui Fong Tea Plantation stands as a renowned tea-growing destination in Chiang Rai province, comprising two distinct locations. The first plantation, set in Mae Fa Luang district, spans over 800,000 square metres and sits at an altitude of 1,200 metres above sea level, not open to the public. The second plantation, situated in Mae Chan district before Ban Thert Thai, covers an expansive area of over 1.6 square kilometres. Here, tea bushes cascade along the hillside, creating a serene ambiance for visitors. Guests can indulge in various dining options, including tuna salad, Yunnan-style spaghetti, soft tea-leaf steamed bun, green tea, iced tea, green tea cake, and chocolate cake. Tourists are welcome to capture photos and explore the captivating beauty of the tea plantation. Open daily 08.00-17.30 hrs. For further details contact , Tel. (66) 5377 1563 or visit www.chouifongtea.com
Visitor Information
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Entry Fee: Free (Thai nationals: Free)
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Website: www.chouifongtea.com
Getting There
Choui Fong Tea Plantation is located at Mae Chan, Chiang Rai. View on Google Maps.
Tips for Visitors
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Respect local customs and signage.
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Allow extra time for travel to remote locations.
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Check opening hours before your visit, as they can change seasonally.
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Bring sun protection, water, and comfortable walking shoes.
Location & Directions
Mae Chan, Chiang Rai
Doi Mae Salong, Thailand
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an entrance fee for Choui Fong Tea Plantation?
Entry is free for both Thai and foreign visitors. Costs come from food and drinks — the café serves green tea, iced tea, Yunnan-style spaghetti, and tea-leaf steamed buns, among other items.
What are the opening hours?
The plantation at Mae Chan district is open daily from 08:00 to 17:30. The original Mae Fa Luang estate is not open to the public.
Where exactly is Choui Fong Tea Plantation?
The visitor-facing plantation is in Mae Chan district, Chiang Rai province, before the village of Ban Thert Thai, on Doi Mae Salong. Search coordinates 20.20001, 99.81666 for navigation.
Which of the two Choui Fong locations can I visit?
There are two estates. The original in Mae Fa Luang district covers over 800,000 sq m but is closed to the public. The second, larger site in Mae Chan district — over 1.6 sq km of terraced hillside — is the one visitors can explore and dine at.
What is there to see and do at the plantation?
Tea bushes cascade across the hillside in terraced rows, and visitors are free to walk around and photograph the scenery. There is a café serving tea-based drinks and light meals with a Yunnan influence. No formal tour or guided walk is required.
What should I bring or expect on arrival?
The plantation is on a hillside at altitude, so sun protection, water, and comfortable walking shoes are worth packing. Allow extra travel time as the road to Doi Mae Salong is winding. Check the website or call +66 53 771 563 before visiting in case hours change seasonally.
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