And I will come back again, Doi Pha Hee, Doi Pha Mi, Doi Chang Moob @Chiang Rai.

Many times when I went out to travel according to the reviews, what I encountered regularly was the hustle and bustle of people, the competition to eat, and the competition to travel. And every time I went out, when I came back, I often asked myself, "Is this a vacation?" I answered myself, "Yes, it is a vacation."

Every time I travel, I can always relieve the feeling called "boredom".

This journey was a quest for self-discovery.

"Where is peace?" and "What is our true rest?" are the questions I ask myself.

Three days prior to the event...

Every night before bed, I scroll through social media as usual. My eyes caught a friend's post, a picture filled with lush greenery of mountains and trees. It was a feast for the eyes, a moment of tranquility amidst the digital world.

"Where am I?" I immediately searched for information about this village. I found a sentence that said, "If it weren't for the King, there wouldn't be Ban Pha Mi."

I instantly decided, "This is where I'm going."

Two days later.

"It's Friday, what do you say? Should we go now?" This is a sentence I exchanged with someone I call "พี่" (older sibling or someone respected).

"Let's do it, brother. Let's go. See you tonight," I said.

Our journey has begun... (me and my brother).

We embarked on our journey on a Friday night aboard a Sombat Tour bus, arriving at the Chiang Rai Bus Terminal.

Fortunately, one of our companions knew someone in Chiang Rai who kindly picked us up from the bus station. They then drove us to "Tung Kiang Doi," a coffee shop nestled amidst rice fields just over 10 minutes from the city center.

Here, "Tung Kiang Doi"

The atmosphere here is very good. We arrived around noon, but it wasn't hot at all. The breeze was cool and comfortable, and there weren't many people around.

"I'm coming to see you, nature." The sky is overcast, which is good because I'll be able to see a lot of fog tomorrow. ^^

On our way to Tung Kiang Doi, we passed by the "Black House Museum" and decided to stop for a visit.

Here . . . "Black House Museum" was created by Ajarn Thawan Duchanee, a National Artist. It is located in Tambon Nang Lae, Mueang District, Chiang Rai Province. The front of the museum is a highlight that everyone must take a picture of.

Every house here is painted black, a Lanna art style. Each house is decorated with beautifully carved wood. There are many to walk around, almost 40 houses. Come and visit.

We continued our journey, with our destination being "Doi Pha Mi".

"It takes less than an hour to travel here from Chiang Rai, and only 20 minutes from Mae Sai. The journey is very convenient."

We have arrived at "Doi Pha Hom", Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province. This is an Akha village. There are two homestays here: Phu Fah Sajae and Bu So Homestay. Doi Pha Hom was recently opened as a tourist destination on December 9, 2016.

This is the viewpoint of "Phu Fa Sa Jaeh". We will encounter Phu Fa Sa Jaeh first on our ascent, but we will not be staying here yet.

The journey to "Bu Sau Homestay" involved a challenging ascent of over a kilometer. While the road was accessible to sedans and pickup trucks, it required considerable skill to navigate due to its steepness and narrowness, making it difficult for vehicles to pass each other.

And this is "Boo So Homestay", our accommodation for tonight.

We arrived at around 5 pm. The rain had just stopped, leaving the air cool and pleasant. The place was quiet and deserted. "It's great that we're the only tourists here. I love it!" ^^

Outside is a coffee shop, inside is a guest room. There is a table for sitting and a swing for swinging back and forth while enjoying the view in front.

Our bedroom can accommodate two people. The price of accommodation during the low season is 900 baht, but during the high season it is 1200 baht. There is no air conditioning here, only a fan. Even with just a fan, I wouldn't want to turn it on.

This space features a balcony where you can relax, take a break, or snap some selfies. It even has electrical outlets, so you don't have to worry about your phone battery dying.

Around 6 pm, the fog started to roll in. The sky began to darken as the fog grew thicker.

For dinner tonight, we're having local cuisine. I highly recommend the "Spicy Yunnan Salad." It's incredibly delicious!

We slept comfortably in the cool night air, without needing to turn on the fans. A refreshing cold shower would have been perfect. The accommodation provides hot water heaters, so there's no need to worry about feeling cold. They use gas-powered water heaters. Do you know why? "Because the higher the altitude, the colder the water, and it takes longer to reach boiling point. That's why they use gas to assist the heating process." ^^

Note: We are interested in this because when we turned on the water heater to take a shower, we smelled a strange smell like gas, so we were curious. Yes, it was the smell of gas :) The morning atmosphere, around 6 o'clock, the sun began to shine orange over the mountains, with a light mist floating in the air.

As the sky gradually brightened, the fog grew thicker and thicker, floating amidst the mountains.

The photograph was taken from the bedroom doorway.

A steaming cup of Ovaltine and buttered toast in hand, we ascended to the rooftop, where a breathtaking vista of mist-shrouded mountains unfolded before our eyes. The invigorating air filled us with a sense of profound exhilaration.

"My dear friend, the meow meow cat, you must be wanting to eat with us, aren't you?"

The above text is in Thai and translates to:

"Above, there are hammocks tied up. Lying down and enjoying the view of the sea of mist is incredibly cool."

Our breakfast consists of rice porridge, pickled vegetable salad, mixed bean salad with crispy fish, and fried eggs.

The morning coffee shop is now open.

Recommended menu: "Kaffee Buuz"

"Macadamia: A Healthy Nut"

We arrived just in time for the last batch of macadamia nuts. They usually have them available for sale and offer free samples. Macadamia is an economic crop that King Rama IX bestowed upon the Akha people.

The young girl, who is the daughter of the homestay owner, is very cute. She drove a car to pick us up from Phu Fah Sa Jhae and also cracked macadamia nuts for us to try.

A short distance from the homestay is a large open space called the "Cultural Square". Here, you can try your hand at the traditional Akha swing. The Akha people have a New Year's tradition or festival called the "Lo Swinging Ceremony", which is held to celebrate the harvest. The origin of this tradition can be traced back to "Jadalong" in China. The Akha people have been carrying on this tradition for over 2,700 years.

The upper area will be dedicated to showcasing the royal activities of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

This afternoon, we embarked on a journey to Doi Pha Hee, specifically to visit the Phu Pha Hee Coffee Shop, a renowned spot for its hanging leg seating. Our destination was approximately 7 kilometers from Doi Pha Mi, and the road was quite steep. Fortunately, we had the assistance of a local who kindly drove us to our destination.

Here is the translation of the sentence:

"This is the entrance to the village. The sign reads: 'Welcome to Ban La Hu Pha Hi.'"

Pha Hee is a village located on the border of Myanmar. It is renowned for producing high-quality coffee that is exported worldwide. Traditionally, the Akha people of Pha Hee cultivated opium. However, with the introduction of the Doi Tung Development Project, they transitioned to coffee farming in accordance with the wishes of the "Queen Mother," who aimed to restore degraded forests and address the issue of opium cultivation.

The roadside is lined with coffee plants.

We have arrived at Phuphahee Coffee.

This is a popular spot for taking photos. The highlight is enjoying a cup of coffee while dangling your legs and admiring the natural scenery and mountains.

The Akha hill tribe has provided us with traditional clothing for our photoshoot.

They presented us with various coffee beans to examine and feel.

This is a roasted coffee bean.

Photos of tourists visiting here

Before saying goodbye, let's take a picture together as a souvenir.

We continued our journey to the "Doi Chang Moob Base Observation Point".

Translated: "Doi Chang Moob" is a mountain located on the ridge dividing the Thai-Burmese border. The viewpoint we see in front of us is a village and scenic view of Burma. The area above that is black is off-limits to tourists. You can only walk on the designated paths. Before entering, you must exchange your ID card with the military officer and read the rules and regulations carefully.

Doi Chang Moob is the highest peak on the Doi Nang Non mountain range, standing at 1,485 meters above sea level. It is located approximately 12 kilometers from Doi Tung Royal Villa.

In the distance, you can see the village where the Burmese people live.

This location also features a military-operated coffee shop where patrons can purchase and enjoy beverages.

Following our excursion, we returned to Pha Mi village for an overnight stay.

We have arrived. Tonight, we will be staying at "Phu Fah Sajaeh".

Step inside and soak in the ambiance. There are numerous nooks where you can sip coffee and admire the natural scenery. You can also order local cuisine served in a traditional "khantoke" set.

Our room for tonight accommodates two people for 900 baht, including breakfast. The room features a spacious bed and a large fan.

The outdoor atmosphere, where our floor is located below the coffee shop.

This place was visited by King Rama IX.

The Akha people here call him "King Rama IX," the place where the King enjoyed tea.

This area is where His Majesty once sat and enjoyed tea. A recreation of the scene depicts His Majesty's visit.

This section features various photographs of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) during his visit to this location.

This image captures a journey undertaken by King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) during a time when roads were scarce. The arduous nature of the journey is evident, as the only mode of transportation available was on foot.

This image depicts the location where the King sat and enjoyed a cup of tea.

This image depicts King Bhumibol Adulyadej being led by his father, Prince Mahidol Adulyadej, on horseback to the summit of Doi Phakhao.

The Queen graced the "Doi Pha Mi" with her presence to teach.

The open area where the King first arrived by helicopter. Father Luang Sajae (the village headman) received the King and led him on horseback up to Doi Pha Mi.

For dinner today, we opted for a local dish. The meal cost 400 baht for two people, and the chili paste was particularly delicious.

The next morning, the breakfast menu consisted of toast with jam, rice porridge, hot soy milk, and chilled fruit juice.

Before departing, we took a commemorative photo with the owner of the coffee shop and homestay as a memento.

"Doi Pha Mi Coffee" is a coffee shop located just a stone's throw away from Phu Fa Sa Jhae. It takes less than 5 minutes to walk down to the shop.

The interior view of this coffee shop

Our journey's purpose was to explore unfamiliar places, seeking inspiration to return to work with renewed vigor. This is our true definition of "rest."