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Chiang Rai, Thailand
Chiang Rai, Northern Thailand
Chiang Rai, Northern Thailand
- Northern mountain landscapes
- Tea and coffee cultivation
- Cool-season climate
- Borderland agricultural traditions
Known for
Chiang Rai is known for highland tea, specialty coffee, mountain agriculture and the culturally diverse landscapes of Thailand's far north.
Terroir
Chiang Rai combines lowland river valleys with mountainous districts along Thailand's northern border. Cooler elevations and seasonal rainfall support tea, coffee, fruits and a variety of agricultural crops.
Cultivation
Highland crops are cultivated through smallholder, cooperative and estate systems. Tea and coffee processing may occur close to growing areas, while practices vary considerably between districts and communities.