Today, the Colors of Doi Tung event is back in Mae Fa Luang district, Chiang Rai. 

Normally, the annual ‘Colors of Doi Tung’ Festival is held every Saturday, Sunday, and public holiday from 08:00 to 18:00 hrs. in Doi Tung, Chiang Rai throughout the 2 months of December and January (December 2, 2025 - January 25, 2026). This event is held every year to celebrate the success of the Doi Tung Development Project with art, local handicrafts and northern delicacies.

This year’s festival is a collaboration between the Mae Fah Luang Foundation and Mae Fah Luang University, bringing together art, culture, conservation, and joyful imagination. The event highlights the idea of spreading inspiration from the sky to the earth, symbolized by the adorable guardians of the mountain—characters inspired by Tai Yai traditions, local culture, and biodiversity.

Festival Details

Leading the festival is P’To, a character inspired by the traditional Tai Yai “Rumnok-Rumto” dance. He represents biodiversity and the unique natural guardians of Doi Tung. Beside him are four charming characters known as the Marn Marn Guardians from Chiang Saen, who combine cuteness with local wisdom and environmental awareness. Visitors will meet these characters along the walking street and throughout the festival grounds.

The event welcomes everyone with free entrance to the walking street zone, where community shops, handmade crafts, local food, and playful activity booths fill the area with life and excitement. Visitors may also explore nearby attractions inside the Doi Tung Development Project such as Doi Tung Royal Villa, Mae Fah Luang Garden, and Mae Fah Luang Arboretum.

Highlight Activities: Colors of Doi Tung

Colors of Doi Tung 12th features 10 special highlights, and each one adds a unique experience for visitors. First, guests can admire the peaceful beauty of the Doi Tung Royal Villa, a symbol of the Princess Mother’s legacy of development and love for the people. Next is the exciting Doi Tung Formula, a wooden cart activity that promises laughter and unforgettable fun. Adventure lovers can join The Monsters’ Journey, a playful mission across the garden, guided by the festival’s guardians.

For nature fans, you can look forward to the magical Geminids Meteor Shower, which lights up the sky above Doi Tung and becomes a memory that stays with you forever. For food lovers, the festival offers rare and authentic hill-tribe dishes that can only be tasted here. Cultural performances from 6 hill tribes, including Akha, Lahu, Tai Yai, Lisu, and more. The event also provides a variety of creative workshops, perfect for families and visitors who enjoy hands-on activities. In addition, those who are seeking relaxation, you can get traditional massage at its booth run by community enterprises, and of course, photo-lovers can enjoy beautifully crafted hill-tribe photo corners. 

One of the biggest highlights is visiting the Mae Fah Luang Garden, decorated as Thailand’s largest flower garden arranged in the pattern of hill-tribe embroidery. The journey ends with “Nature Snap,” a nature photography exhibition by Doi Tung residents, showing the beauty of conservation through their eyes.

The event is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and on public holidays. People can get in for 90 baht, but students, seniors, people with disabilities, and monks can get in for half price. Kids under 120 cm tall can get in for free. For a special all-in-one ticket, it is available at 220 THB per person.

For more information, please find out at Official Doi Tung Club Facebook page.