Situated on a plot of rich and abundant land in Northern Thailand, this village was named by the Tai Lue after their original settlement next to the Luang river in Xishuangbanna. Here, you can experience the Tai Lue way of life through the “Aw Huean Yuean Witee” activity, which involves making charcoal compress balls to be used to create unique patterns on bags. There’s also the chance to taste “So ba kuay ted” (papaya salad with ginger), which you won’t find anywhere else, as well as paint your own “Phaya Luang” figures. Most locals here are farmers and live a simple, tranquil and slow-paced life, like most people in the north, and follow the concept of “Yoo Dee Kin Wan”. The charm of this community, unlike others, revolves around harmonious, warm, and family-like, interactions between the locals. Please note that each visit will differ depending on the season.
| Morning | Arrive at Luang Nuea village and enjoy a warm welcome from the local tourist group. |
| Visit a Tai Lue house to receive a traditional holy thread and blessings from the elderly and respected ones. | |
| Experience life in a Tai Lue household. Try making your own cotton thread, as well as weaving and rice-pounding. Visit Bon Long Khao Museum and Huean Hom Hug. | |
| Enjoy and learn about traditional Lanna music with a fiddle master. | |
| Trace Thai decorative patterns on a bag. | |
| Snacks | |
| Make mulberry paper and paper products. | |
| Noon | Enjoy Tai Lue-style Pad Thai, Kad Mua (traditional Lanna marketplace), Khao Jee (grilled glutinous rice), Kai Pam (grilled egg on banana leaf) and So ba kuay ted (papaya salad with ginger). |
| Afternoon | Pay homage to a Buddha image, make merit and admire the Tai Lue architecture at Sri Mung Mueang Temple. |
| Experience another Tai Lue gastronomic treat of “Khao Kaeb” (traditional roti) at Pa Pun’s shop. | |
| Prepare and paint your own wooden figures. | |
| Evening | Dinner accompanied by the local Tai Lue market atmosphere. |
| Bid farewell and return home safely. |
Plane
The flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai Airport takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. From the airport, the community is approximately 1 hour away.
Train
Take a train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai (overnight) approximately 12 hour. From Chiang Mai station, the community is approximately 30 minutes away
