Ban Rak Thai Village is a small highland village nestled in the lush backcountry of Mae Hong Son province in Northern Thailand. It is set in a valley surrounded by hills and tea plantations on the edge of a reservoir. This sleepy village is famous for its breathtaking views and tea cultivation.
Because of its remote location, the village is still little known to tourists, and that makes this place not heavily-touristed. Distance wise, the place is about 40km from Mae Hong Son town or 250km from Chiang Mai. It is also very close to the Burma border (less than 1km).
Ban Rak Thai is so calm and peaceful without seeing a lot of tourists. Most people visit this place as part of their day tour to a few attractions in Mae Hong Son and Chiang Mai. If you just want to relax and do nothing then this sleepy village is the place for you. Along the lakeshore are some cafes and restaurants offering a fantastic panoramic view of the lake.
As Ban Rak Thai is well known for its tea products, sip a cup of tea at one of the tea houses there offering a variety of homegrown tea leaves. The restaurant here also serves Yunnan-style Chinese food as well as locally brewed fruit wine.
Operating day: Daily 06.00 A.M. – 06.00 P.M.
Ban Rak Thai Village
Location: Moo 6 Tambon Mok Cham Pae, Mueang Mae Hong Son District, Mae Hong Son 58000 Thailand
