I guess many people have seen / heard the names of these 2 homestays.

With such a good atmosphere and slow life, how can people resist sharing?

The most important thing is that you can stay at 'Baan Rabeang Dao' or 'Baan Pa Bong Piang' with just one five hundred baht banknote.

(If you want to go to 2 places, you must have a thousand baht, haha) You don't need a private car to go.

At the end of the rainy season and the beginning of the cold season, you can secretly recharge your life and then come back to work hard.

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Let's start with the necessary expenses first. This trip cost a total of 5,245 baht, which is from..

1. Round-trip airfare from Bangkok to Chiang Mai 3,200 baht.

2. Transportation costs (including all taxis, red cars, yellow cars, buses) 820 baht.

3. Accommodation fee Baan Rabeang Dao 500 baht + Baan Pi Sarachai at Baan Pa Bong Piang 500 baht (both places include breakfast and dinner)

4. Food expenses for meals that need to be eaten by yourself 225 baht (excluding snacks and milk tea bought from 7-Eleven)

When you go to a homestay, don't forget to bring these things..

Power bank / spare battery, flashlight, mosquito repellent, long pants for sleeping

Bath towel (both places do not provide), soap + shampoo

In an effort to save money, we opted for a late-night flight. Our initial plan was to sleep at the airport and catch a bus to Baan Rabeang Dao in the morning. However, the airport chairs were incredibly uncomfortable, making sleep impossible. At 11 pm, we decided to find a hostel and called a taxi for 160 baht (for two people). We arrived at the 'Chiangmai Backpack House' and paid 180 baht each, feeling both amused and bewildered by our spontaneous decision. We decided to get a good night's sleep as we had an early start the next day.

Despite a restless night due to traffic noise (our fault for not checking the location!), we were ready to explore! From our accommodation, we took a red songthaew to Chang Phuak Bus Terminal for 20 baht per person. If you prefer walking, it's approximately 2.4 kilometers.

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Upon arrival, we immediately searched for a restaurant. There were several options around the transportation hub, and we were drawn to this particular establishment.

The restaurant appears clean and inviting, with a decent number of patrons. This suggests that it is likely a reliable establishment.

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There's nothing better than a hot soup on a morning like this! I'll have a pork waterfall, please!

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Delicious and generous portions! We paid 45 baht and then went to buy supplies at 7-Eleven.

The Chiang Mai-Tha Ton bus is about to leave. Let's hop on!

After a while, a staff member will come to collect the fare. The fare will vary depending on the distance traveled.

I told him to drop me off at 'Lotus Chiang Dao', and he charged me 40 baht. It took about 1.5 hours from here.

I was planning to sleep, but then I met a troublemaker...

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After a long chat, when she got off the car, she fell asleep. I didn't get to say goodbye. If her parents are reading this, please say hello to Suphawit and Jutima (I'm not sure if I spelled their names correctly. They insisted that they don't have nicknames, haha). After a short ride with the cool breeze, the car stopped in front of Lotus.

According to the information I found, the fare for a shared taxi from Chiang Dao to Muang Kong / a shared taxi to Chiang Dao Cave is 50 baht per person. There is a queue of taxis parked in the area. However, I didn't bother to ask for a map because... As soon as I got off the bus, I saw a man waving at me from a small alley next to Lotus. At that moment, I thought to myself, 'Is he calling me? Does anyone else see him?' As I got closer, I was relieved. He was a local resident who lived in Chiang Dao National Park and sold rice wine in the area. He also offered rides to tourists who were going to stay at homestays up there for 50 baht, the same price as the shared taxi. He makes about 3 trips a day, arriving in front of Lotus at 8:30 am, 11:00 am, and 1:00 pm. If you're interested, write down his number: Boon 098-783-7217, 083-318-3062.

After a 20-minute drive, we arrived at the park entrance.

We registered our names, indicated the homestay where we would be staying, and specified our arrival and departure dates. Then, we continued on our journey.

25 minutes later, we finally arrived at 'Baan Rabien Dao'!

While checking in, let me tell you a little story (feel free to skip this paragraph if you're not interested). Four months ago, we booked a room here for October 28th, 2016, and paid a deposit. We even confirmed the booking over the phone. Then, on September 23rd, an employee called and asked what time we would be arriving the next day. We were confused and told them we had booked for the following month, not the next day. The caller was also confused because they weren't the person who took our booking. After some back and forth, we were connected to the person who took our booking. They insisted that we had booked for the next day and even claimed we had confirmed it over the phone (in a rather agitated tone). We reiterated that we had booked for October 29th and had no reason to book for September 24th, especially since we had already booked our flights and accommodation in Pa Bong Piang for October 29th. After some discussion, the employee suggested we just walk in on the 28th and see if there were any rooms available. If not, they would arrange for us to stay at a nearby homestay. We asked what would happen if all the homestays were full, and they simply said that wouldn't be the case because there were many options. Then they hung up. We tried calling them almost every other day after that, but we could never get through. As the date approached, we accepted the possibility that we might not have a place to stay, but we were determined to go and demand what we had rightfully booked. Luckily, on the day we arrived, a group who had booked for 8 people only showed up with 5. We couldn't help but scream "YES!" (about 8 times).

The remaining payment has been made. The little admin then surveyed the house on the balcony of the stars... Starting from the viewpoint / common area first. This is where people post pictures on social media a lot. Looking out at the fog that is interspersed throughout the mountains. You don't have to stay here to take pictures here. Just order food and drinks here. It feels like there are only simple menus like stir-fried basil, fried rice, stir-fried vegetables, fried eggs, and omelets. But at this point, everything is delicious. <3

There are not many seats available to maintain a peaceful environment for guests.

Feeling a bit peckish, I decided to order a green tea to tide me over. It cost 50 baht and was larger than I expected.

If you're feeling thirsty, I recommend sharing a glass with a friend. It's more than enough for two people.

The shared bathroom is clean and functional, with a bidet spray.

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A Simple and Cozy Haven

The small, unfurnished balcony offers no fancy furniture or trendy decorations. Just a simple mat for playing, a blanket, and mosquito net pillows. Yet, it feels perfectly complete. Oh, I love it!

I intended to take a short nap, but I ended up sleeping for half an hour. What can I do? The weather is nice.

It's not as chaotic as Bangkok. Let's go find something to eat!

A Hike Down the Mountain Leads to a Local Eatery

Walking down the mountain, you'll soon encounter the homes of local villagers and a restaurant called "Pa Tud Tu's Made-to-Order."

Initially, a sign in front of the restaurant caught my eye: "Pa Tud Tu's Made-to-Order Restaurant, 40 meters straight ahead." Curious, I asked the owner if she had two branches.

Her response was a simple "No, I only have this one." So, I inquired about the sign. Silence filled the air. Perhaps it was best to order food instead. I opted for pork stir-fried with basil, a spicy minced pork salad, and sticky rice.

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Here it is, so fragrant... This whole thing cost 145 baht.

We ate and chatted, taking our time because we wanted to soak up the atmosphere as much as possible.

I forgot to mention that there is no wifi here and not much phone signal (we use True and there is none at all).

So you can really relax here. Anyone who brings a computer to work is out of luck!

From Aunt Tudtu's shop, you can see many homestays.

One of them is our home, Baan Rabeang Dao.

Oh, I almost forgot to give you the contact numbers. Here are several options:

• Baan Rabeang Dao: 089-998-0712, 089-903-0083
• Baan Wiw Doi Luang: 089-559-8272
• Baan Sai Mok: 090-760-8819
• Baan Mok Tawan: 096-959-9683
• Baan Lisu: 091-724-7536, 092-814-4996

Warning! If you plan to visit during October-January or on weekends, it's highly recommended to book in advance, ideally more than 2 months ahead. These homestays are incredibly popular, and we saw the staff answering calls all day long.

This is the view from the hill after leaving the restaurant.

After we finished eating, we walked to digest, but be careful not to step on the vegetables that the villagers have planted.

Most importantly, you must obtain permission from the villagers before entering this area.

Do not sneak in, understand?

We walked around to see other houses at Baan Rabeang Dao while waiting for the camera battery to charge in the common area. Then, we took a serious nap in our own little palace. Zzz…

4:30 PM: Waking Up and Preparing for Dinner

At 4:30 PM, we woke up to take a shower before dinner, which would be delivered at 5:00 PM. We rushed to shower before it got too late, as showering in the evening would be both cold and difficult due to the lack of light.

The aroma of the food was incredibly enticing, and the vegetables looked fresh and vibrant. If we could breathe in the fresh air and eat such healthy meals every day, our health would surely improve.

After finishing dinner, the mosquitoes started to come out. Today, there was a lot of fog, so we couldn't see the sunset. Let's hurry back to our room and put up the mosquito net.

If you're afraid of getting bored or not being able to sleep, you can download movies or bring books. As for me, I downloaded two episodes of "Ladyboys Traveling Thailand". Hehe.

Those who like to sleep comfortably, choose a bed, choose a pillow, may not sleep well. But for us, we slept very long. We woke up a little at 4:30 am because it was raining very heavily. At 6:30 am, we got up and it was still raining. When we opened the room, we couldn't see the mountains at all. The fog was very thick! Let's go wash our face and brush our teeth. Breakfast will be served at 7 am.

For this meal, we had hot pork congee. For drinks, we could choose between Ovaltine, tea, coffee, or even Milo.

We chose Ovaltine because the weather made this cup of Ovaltine taste the best (:

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At 8:00 AM, we waved goodbye to our homestay, Baan Rabeang Dao, and waited for Mr. Boon (the driver from yesterday) to pick us up and take us to the bus station near Lotus Chiang Dao. Mr. Boon actually arrived around 8:05-8:10 AM, but we had to wait until almost 9:00 AM because someone from another homestay was late. Ugh!

Upon arrival at the transportation hub, we double-checked with the staff to ensure we boarded the correct bus to Chiang Mai city center. A mistaken trip to Tha Ton would have been disastrous. We disembarked at the Chang Phuak bus terminal (yet again) for a fare of 50 baht (the reason for the price increase compared to our previous journey remains unclear). We then sought lunch options in the vicinity, settling on a restaurant offering roasted pork and crispy pork rice, alongside noodle soup. I opted for dry noodles with crispy pork, which proved to be quite delicious. Including a chrysanthemum tea, the total cost amounted to 60 baht.

We walked back to Chang Phuak Bus Terminal to take a yellow bus to Chom Thong District. It took about 2 hours. Tell the driver to drop you off where there is a bus to Mae Chaem / opposite Top Charoen glasses shop. It costs 35 baht per person.

After listening to three Ed Sheeran albums, we finally arrived at the bus transfer station!

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15.30 p.m. The yellow car from Chom Thong to Mae Chaem also moved out from the front of the glasses shop. It took another hour for us to reach the entrance of 'Ban Pa Bong Piang', which is a separate road from the road to Mae Pan Waterfall.

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We paid 70 baht and discussed how to get to Pa Bong Piang Homestay. We found online that we could either hitchhike or call the owner to pick us up. We chose the latter, but no one told us it would cost money. We ended up paying 700 baht for a pick-up service (350 baht each) for a 2-kilometer ride. The road was rough and bumpy, but the view was worth it. *O*

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Almost forgot to mention, we stayed at 'Baan Pi Sorachai', which has two houses located in the middle of a rice field. When we went, the right house was already booked, so we got the left one. This homestay is different from the ones in Chiang Dao National Park because each villager only has 1-2 homestays, making it peaceful with no houses blocking the view and minimal impact on nature.

If you want to see the lush green rice fields, come between September and October. When we went in late October, it was already starting to turn golden. By December, there won't be much left as they harvest the rice to sell. So, if you're interested, book well in advance! It's the best way to spend 500 baht. Here's Pi Sorachai's number: 093-972-2575. You can find the contact information for other homestays at this link: http://www.paiduaykan.com/province/north/chiangmai/papongpieng.html

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The view from our house is beautiful.

It was almost 5 pm when we arrived (we traveled all day today). We haven't finished unpacking yet, and dinner has already arrived.

We decided to go for a walk and take some photos first, because the sun was shining brightly. The rice fields are now a beautiful green and gold.

Thank you, sky, for cooperating. <3

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The sun is getting stronger and stronger, and the Ban Pa Bong Piang house is getting warmer and warmer.

At that time, I felt that I was the luckiest person in the world to see something like this when I was tired of work.

It's like recharging my life, and it feels even better because it's a place I've wanted to visit since last year.

Although P'Sonchai said, "I don't know what's so beautiful about it. I see it every day. I'm a straight talker. I think it's just so-so."

But for someone who lives in a condo and gets stuck in traffic every day like me, your house is very beautiful. If you ask me to come again, I will come again.

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We hurried back to our room to shower before the light faded, as even with lanterns, it would still be dark at night.

Dinner tonight was fried pork, canned fish salad, and some kind of pumpkin curry. It was delicious and we all enjoyed it.

After lighting candles, setting up mosquito nets, and spraying insect repellent, we watched "Ladyboys Travel Thailand" episodes that we downloaded while in Chiang Mai (don't judge, it's our favorite show). We finished two episodes quickly, and thankfully, we fell asleep easily due to exhaustion. We arranged for P'Sorachai to drop us off at the trailhead at 9:00 AM tomorrow, as the yellow car to Jom Thong arrives at 9:40 AM. Don't oversleep! (There are two other departures around 8:30 AM and 12:40 PM.)

We woke up again to the sound of the rice delivery truck. This time, we couldn't see the rice due to the beautiful view of the fog and rice fields.

Don't worry, the rice won't be jealous. Just take a look at it.

This morning we have fried eggs, stir-fried meatballs, and stir-fried sausage with cucumber.

It's a pity that we don't have Ovaltine here. We have hot water and coffee. Choose one, please.

After finishing my meal, I packed my belongings and turned to say goodbye to Mr. Sonchai's house. (Mr. Sonchai said that if I come during the hot season, he will take me to the waterfall + elephant riding. Anyone who missed this time, there is still a hot season.)

It's really gone now..

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At 9:25 AM, we arrived at the entrance of Ban Pa Bong Piang with P' Sorachai. We originally planned to wait for the yellow car at 9:40 AM, but we met two Thai people who were hitchhiking to Chom Thong. They invited us to join them, and we gladly accepted the free ride. From Chom Thong, we took a shared taxi to the city center for 35 baht each. Since we were returning late, we decided to explore Nimmanhaemin. We started with lunch at "Dr. Koo Cuisine" because we were hungry. I only took one photo because my camera battery died. I'll charge it later. (The following expenses are not included in the essential expenses listed on the first page.)

After the savory dishes, let's move on to the sweet treats. This newly opened small shop is located between Soi 3 and Soi 5. It's called 'Wella's' and it's hard to miss, as it's right next to / almost part of the Ristr8to Lab shop. (Just kidding!)

We ordered two items. The black one is the signature dish of this restaurant, and the other one is a milk-flavored waffle. It smells so good and tastes delicious!

After savory and sweet treats, it's time for shopping!

We left Nimmanhaemin around 3 pm and took a car to 'Jibberish homemade zakka shop'

It's a handmade shop with cute tie-dye shirts and bags.

The shop is located on Chiang Mai Hang Dong Road, near the Royal Flora Ratchaphruek.

For more information, please visit the shop's page >> https://www.facebook.com/jibberish.shop/

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The store is so lovely. You can feel that they pay attention to every detail of the decoration.

I came all the way here by car, so I can't just look around. I'll buy one of their canvas bags.

It's already 6 pm. We should leave now to catch our 9 pm flight. The restaurant is about 10 kilometers from the airport. We originally planned to walk to the main road and take a red car, but we were already out of breath before we reached the main road. We hailed a car and luckily found one that was going to the airport. We arrived safely without spending any money.

Although this trip involved a lot of transfers, we had a wonderful time.

We were able to breathe fresh air, wake up to beautiful views, and eat clean food.

This has given us the energy to return to work in Bangkok with stronger hearts.

As they say, there's always something new to discover in Chiang Mai.

We'll definitely be back to this province.

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