Our three-person team, consisting of close friends P'La, Nong O, and myself, set out with the goal of visiting Mae Kampong Village and The Giant Chiang Mai.

We embarked on our journey from our hometown in Uttaradit Province, aiming for our first destination, Mae Kampong Village, located 244 kilometers away. The trip took approximately 3.5 hours.

The journey was relatively comfortable. We traveled at our own pace, stopping to rest when we felt tired. The roads were generally in good condition, although they were mostly uphill. I came via Mae On, where the road was a bit narrow, but it was still possible to pass oncoming vehicles. In conclusion, the journey was not a problem for us.

The first travel companion, Nong Oh (pouting and looking up, beautiful? I'm not jealous, am I?)

Another co-traveler, Phi Laa (also okay ..)

And also us .. Hehe

The crowd today was smaller than expected. However, the overcast weather made photography less vibrant. We will post photos for your viewing pleasure.

We parked our car at the Wat Kantha Phrueksa, also known as Wat Mae Kampong. We then walked down from the temple, with one side of the road being a hillside cut through by the road. The high humidity in this area resulted in an abundance of moss, which we decided to include in our travel album.

As I walked along, I came across a small construction site. It must be completed and open for business now. I will visit again when I have the chance, as there is no information on what kind of shop it is. It could be a cafe or a cool and trendy food shop.

The interior of Uncle Pud Pa Peng Coffee Shop, a coffee shop that is both a house and a coffee shop in the same building, is considered a tourist landmark of Mae Kampong Village.

A popular photo spot at the entrance of the shop, we couldn't miss out on following the trend like everyone else. Otherwise, we'd be considered out of touch (we're so trendy... well, trendy in a chubby way... just kidding).

The weather started to get cloudy again, so we headed to our next destination, The Giant Chiang Mai. The journey wasn't far from Mae Kampong Village, about 10 km, but the road was quite steep and narrow, so please be careful when traveling.

This will be our accommodation. We booked a one-night stay with a queen-size bed and a Japanese tatami mat for approximately 5,000 baht. This includes dinner and breakfast the next day, as well as a short zipline activity. (This price was from several months ago, and I haven't checked if it has changed significantly, but it's around that amount.)

Nestled amidst the lush greenery of a towering tree, The Giant Coffee Shop offers a unique and immersive experience. Patrons can choose to sit on the cantilevered platforms that extend into the verdant canopy, allowing them to fully embrace the surrounding nature. Alternatively, they can opt for the more traditional seating arrangement in front of the barista's counter, providing a different perspective of the café's ambiance.

The monkey bridge leading to the coffee shop is also a popular photo spot for tourists visiting here.

Standing or sitting, no worries.

"Mae Kampong" and "The Giant Chiangmai" are great places to do whatever you want. As long as you're happy and not hurting anyone, go for it! Thanks for following along, and stay tuned for #Freely's next adventure.

.. Thank you for the valuable information from .. .

- Map of The Giant from http://www.thegiantthailand.com/

- Map of Mae Kampong Village from http://www.topchiangmai.com/%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%9C%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%B5%E0%B9%88/%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%B5%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%AB%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B9%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%9A%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%A1%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B3%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87/...