Anyone traveling through the north of Thailand should definitely make a stop at the idyllic rice fields! As one of the largest rice producers in the world, the region offers endless, picturesque fields. There are only a few rice fields in the south, but we discovered more and more rice fields on our road trip from Phuket to Chiang Mai - the first of which were in the Kanchanaburi and Ayutthaya regions. The most beautiful rice terraces and fields are clearly located in the north of Thailand. Places worth seeing include Pa Pong Piang in Doi Inthanon National Park, the fields under the Kho Ku So Bamboo Bridge in Pai and the rice fields near the To Tong Tae Bridge in Mae Hong Son. All these places offer you fantastic photo opportunities and prove that Thailand is much more than just a tropical vacation paradise. From Chiang Mai, you can also take a tour to the most beautiful rice terraces in Thailandª (via GetYourGuide) or a Bike tour through the rice fields of Chiang Maiª (via Klook).
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Kho Ku So Bamboo Bridge
The Kho Ku So Bamboo Bridge is a popular excursion destination near Pai, around 30 minutes by scooter from the center. The approximately 1 kilometer long bridge runs over idyllic rice fields and provides an interesting insight into the daily work of the local rice farmers. The bridge construction consists of woven bamboo material supported on natural wooden pillars....
Pa Pong Piang rice terraces
The Pa Pong Piang rice terraces are located in Doi Inthanon National Park and are one of the most impressive photo spots around Chiang Mai. Rice terraces that nestle against the mountain slopes like waves await you here. The view of the surrounding mountain landscape is particularly beautiful during the rainy season from June to October. It is easy to walk through the small village, but as the rice terraces are privately owned, you should not enter the fields without permission. If you want to arrive relaxed,...
Excursions to the rice fields in Thailand
Guided tours are best booked with GetYourGuideª, the world's largest online booking platform for tours and leisure activities. For excursions in Thailand Klookª but also a good tip, because you can often find cheaper prices here. We recommend the Most beautiful rice terraces in Thailandª from GetYourGuide or the Bike tour through the rice fields of Chiang Maiª from Klook.
When is the best time to visit rice fields in Thailand?
You can experience the most beautiful rice fields just before harvest time in November, when the plants take on their characteristic golden color and the landscape looks particularly picturesque. However, it can happen that the fields have already been harvested. So you have the best chance of seeing magnificent rice fields in October.
When are the rice fields in Thailand harvested?
The harvest time in Thailand varies depending on the region and rice variety. In the central plains, the main rice is harvested between November and December, while in the northern and north-eastern regions the harvest often begins in October. In some areas with several cultivation cycles a year, there is even a second harvest in April or May.
