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Doi Tung

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Doi Tung
Photo: Nick wichai, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

About Doi Tung

Doi Tung rises steeply to 1,389 meters close to the Myanmar border, in the area known as the Golden Triangle. About 11,000 people live here, from groups including the Akha, Lahu, Tai Lue and Lawa. Coffee plantations cover around 15 square kilometers, and coffee supports nearly 900 families. Wat Phra That Doi Tung stands on top of the hill. By the chronicles it dates to the year 911, and it's an important pilgrimage spot.

When to go

Best months for The North: Nov to Jan. Month-by-month guide

  1. Jan Best
  2. Feb Good
  3. Mar Avoid
  4. Apr Avoid
  5. May Mixed
  6. Jun Mixed
  7. Jul Mixed
  8. Aug Mixed
  9. Sep Mixed
  10. Oct Good
  11. Nov Best
  12. Dec Best

Regional weather guide, not specific to Doi Tung. Tap a month for details.

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