Hi everyone! I wanted to share my recent trip to the Pa Bong Piang rice terraces in Mae Chaem district, Chiang Mai 🇹🇭. Northern Thailand during the green season (monsoon) is truly special. I braved the muddy trek during the peak of the Green Season for these shots, and it was totally worth it.



1️⃣ First photo (sun rays over the valley)

Chasing the monsoon light. In Pa Bong Piang, the weather changes from heavy rain to incredible sun rays every 10 minutes lol.



2️⃣ Second photo (morning mist and local huts)

Morning mist over the terraces. Hauled my camera gear up at 5 AM for this level of peace haha.



3️⃣ Third photo (dramatic rain clouds)

The dramatic rain clouds consumed the valley shortly after. Northern Thailand in the green season is something else.



Logistics & Tips:

To get there from Chiang Mai city, you’re looking at a 2.5-hour drive up into the mountains. It gets tricky at the end, as you’ll need a 4x4 or must hire a local driver to take you the last off-road mile. It’s definitely not a typical tourist day trip. Wear good boots (it is very muddy in Green Season), bring mosquito repellent, and definitely bring a tripod if you want to capture the light changes without everything being a blur. Happy to answer any questions!

Rain clouds and sunshine at Pa Pong Piang, on a mountain in Chiang Mai, Thailand.