Like all "Doi" in Thailand, Doi Chang is a mountain. Located near the city of Chiang Rai, Doi Chang is renowned throughout Thailand for its unique, top-quality coffee. The region was once a center of culture and the opium trade. Thanks to a royal project initiated by King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) to improve the livelihoods of the local population and curb illegal drug cultivation, the hill tribes were encouraged to cultivate winter crops instead of opium. Arabica coffee plants were among the winter crops cultivated as part of this project. Today, Doi Chang coffee is among the most famous coffees in the world and is considered one of the best in Thailand. A visit to Doi Chang village allows you to tour the coffee plantations, learn about the various stages of cultivation and processing, and, of course, enjoy and purchase Doi Chang coffee. You can also meet the hill tribes who live there, cultivate coffee, discover their culture, and enjoy the breathtaking views. If you love nature and coffee, Doi Chang is the place for you!

To visit Doi Chang, you'll need a vehicle and can, for example, join a tour like the one offered by this travel agency in Chiang Rai to discover all the mountain's secrets (including one that will leave you with an unforgettable memory!). If you travel there independently, be sure to go all the way to the top and visit the Coffee Academy.

To visit Doi Chang, you have no choice: you either need your own means of transport, must hire a car or minibus with driver, or find a travel agency that offers trips there.

How to get there

How do you get to Doi Chang? To visit Doi Chang, you have no other choice: you either need your own means of transport, must hire a car or minibus with a driver, or find a travel agency that offers tours there.