Choui Fong Tea Plantation
A working tea estate where the terraced views, the cafe and the winding road up all pull their weight.
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- Hours
- Daily 08:30–17:30
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- Phone
- 053 771 563
- Website
- www.chouifongtea.com
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Come for the tea, stay for the cake and the view over the terraces. This is a genuine working plantation in Mae Chan, north of Chiang Rai, and the hillsides of clipped green rows are the reason most people make the drive. The cafes sit high enough to look out over all of it, which is why nobody rushes their iced jasmine oolong.
Tastings of the estate's teas are free, and the shop is where you'll want to spend your money: oolongs, and the osmanthus flower blend that keeps coming up in reviews. The food gets as much praise as the tea, so don't treat the restaurant as an afterthought. Popular dishes and certain teas sell out by mid-morning, so early is better. Beyond the main terrace there's a walk up to small lakes that's worth the legs. Give it two hours minimum. Wear shoes you can handle uneven ground in, and bring sun cover.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Reviews from Google
Stunning views and a great ride! This tea plantation is absolutely beautiful and 100% worth the visit. The Drive: If you’re coming by motorbike, you’re in for a treat! The serpentine roads leading up here are so much fun to ride, offering great leans and even better views along the way. The Vibe: Once you reach the top, the scenery is breathtaking. It’s the perfect spot to snap some photos and soak in the greenery. The Café: There’s a lovely café at the summit where you can do a tea tasting. Nothing beats sipping fresh local tea while looking out over the endless rows of tea bushes. Highly recommend this as a half-day trip for anyone who loves great views and a fun drive!
Lovely place. Can easily spend few hours here so plan accordingly. Do walk up to the little lakes, it's beautiful. We got some oolong tea for home, the osmanthus flower infused one. Unfortunately for food and drinks they do not accept card, only cash. So we could try limited stuff and all of those were nice. Especially the brown sugar bubble green tea.
On our way back from Chiang Saen to Chiang Rai we visit the Choui Fong Tea Plantation. What a great place. We had a nice good meal here, visit the shop and buy different sort of tea.Beautiful view from the restaurant. Chiang Rai’s Most Iconic Tea Hills A stunning, terraced tea estate in northern Thailand, famous for its sweeping green landscapes, cafés with panoramic views, and premium Thai-grown tea. Choui Fong Tea Plantation is one of Thailand’s largest and most famous tea producers, located in the hills of Mae Chan, Chiang Rai. The plantation covers over 1,000 rai (about 1.6 km²) and has been producing high‑quality tea since 1977. It’s known for: • Terraced tea fields cascading down the hills • A cool climate ideal for green, oolong, and black tea • Scenic cafés overlooking the plantations. The rolling green hills make it a dream location for photography. Many travelers consider it one of the most beautiful landscapes in Chiang Rai.
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157, Srikham, Tambon Pa Sang, Amphoe Mae Chan, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57110, Thailand
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Choui Fong Tea Plantation: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Choui Fong Tea Plantation worth visiting?
Choui Fong Tea Plantation holds a 4.5★ rating from 15,930 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated activities & tours in Chiang Rai.
What are the opening hours of Choui Fong Tea Plantation?
Choui Fong Tea Plantation is typically open 08:30-17:30 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Choui Fong Tea Plantation?
The best months to visit Chiang Rai are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – February — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: March – May (smoke & heat).
Where is Choui Fong Tea Plantation located?
Choui Fong Tea Plantation is at 157, Srikham, Tambon Pa Sang, Amphoe Mae Chan, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57110, Thailand, in Chiang Rai. Getting around Chiang Rai: Grab (available in city center); Songthaews.
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