Travel/POI: Thailand Chiang Mai 泰國清邁 2026.01 - 4. Citrus Processing Facility, Fang District, and Mae Ai District 柑橘洗滌廠,芳縣,美艾區

Citrus Processing Facility 柑橘洗滌廠

We went to visit a citrus washing facility, where oranges that didn't look presentable enough for sale are sent to be washed, then sorted and packaged again before being sent to another plant to be pressed and bottled into orange juice. Unfortunately, we weren't able to reach the person in charge of that facility, so we weren't able to go in and take a look around.

我們去參觀一個柑橘洗滌廠，那些賣像不好的柑橘，被送到這裏清洗，再一次經過挑選、分裝，然後送到另一個廠壓醡、裝瓶成柑橘汁。很可惜沒連絡上另外那個工廠的負責人，所以我們無法去參觀。

Fang Hot Spring 芳縣溫泉

The Fang District hot springs are located within Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park. This was my third time visiting, and this time we mainly came to soak in the hot springs. A room for 3–5 people only costs 150 baht (US $4.47) — truly a bargain.

芳縣溫泉位於多帕洪博國家公園裏面，這是我第三次來此，我們這次來主要是來泡溫泉。因為 3–5 人一間房才 150 泰銖 (4.47 美金)，實在便宜。

Tamora Cafe & Eatery

บ้านสบมาว 170 Fang District, Thailand

We came to this little restaurant for lunch, and even before stepping inside, the rose garden at the entrance was already captivating. Once we went in, though, it was a real eye-opener — the restaurant turned out to be full of little surprises everywhere. Out back there was a sizable garden, where besides admiring the beautiful flowers, there was also a sheep pen and a rabbit hutch where visitors could feed the animals. Tables and chairs were scattered here and there under the trees for people to relax at. The food here was quite good too — it was a great spot for a meal, some relaxation, and a few photos to remember it by.

我們來這家小餐館吃午飯，還沒進門，入口處的玫瑰園就已經讓人著迷了。走進去更是令人驚喜連連——這家餐廳處處都藏著別緻的小巧思。屋後有一個相當大的花園，除了可以欣賞美麗的花卉，還有羊圈和兔舍，遊客可以親自餵食這些小動物。樹蔭下零星散佈著桌椅，供人休息放鬆。這裡的餐點也很不錯，確實是個既能享用美食、又能放鬆身心，還能拍照留念的好去處。

Roi Jai Rak garden 百愛花園/皇家齋戒拉花園

888 Tha Ton, Mae Ai District, Chiang Mai 50280, Thailand

This market-and-garden is located in Tambon Tha Tan, Mae Ai District, Chiang Mai Province, along the road between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. It is part of the "Roi Jai Rak" project, operated and managed by the Mae Fah Luang Foundation (มูลนิธิแม่ฟ้าหลวง). Its main purpose is to help local residents develop alternative livelihoods (likely related to past issues such as opium poppy cultivation, as this type of foundation project mostly belongs to northern Thailand's "Royal Project" series, aiming to improve the lives of highland residents through sustainable agricultural alternatives). This area originally grew corn, and the local community later tried growing coffee, but this was unsuccessful due to a lack of relevant knowledge. The land was subsequently transformed into a tourist attraction, officially opening on December 1, 2020. There is a coffee shop here, and the market sells local villagers' agricultural produce as well as some souvenirs. It is a mixed-use destination that combines tourism, agricultural promotion, and community economic development.

這個市場兼花園，位於清邁府湄艾縣（Mae Ai District）塔坦鎮（Tambon Tha Tan），在清邁與清萊之間的公路上。是「羅伊猜叻」（Roi Jai Rak）計畫的一部分，由皇太后基金會（มูลนิธิแม่ฟ้าหลวง，Mae Fah Luang Foundation）營運管理。主要目的是協助當地居民發展替代生計（可能與過去罌粟種植等問題有關，這類基金會計畫多屬泰國北部「皇家計畫」系列，旨在以永續農業替代方式改善山區居民生活）。這區域原來種植玉米，後來當地社區曾嘗試種植咖啡，但因缺乏相關知識而未能成功。隨後，便將這片土地改造成了旅遊景點，於 2020 年 12 月 1 日正式開放。這裏有咖啡店，市場裏賣當地村民的農產品，也賣一些紀念品。是集觀光、農業推廣與社區經濟於一體的複合式景點。

2026.01.21 Odds & Ends 雜記

Even though we could watch the sun rise slowly over the eastern peaks here every day, the sight of that thin mist tinted a warm orange-red never failed to make my heart skip a beat. Then, we followed our junior classmate through a round of exercises — stretching our backs, extending our legs, loosening up our muscles and joints — to kick off the start of a new day.

Breakfast today was something special — Chulin cooked us fresh beef noodle soup made with just-slaughtered beef. After the meal, Brother Wu skillfully brewed coffee for anyone who wanted some. Meanwhile, our senior classmate got started marinating the meat for dinner that evening. With all these preparations taken care of, we were ready to head out and have some fun.

After a full day out, before heading back up the mountain, we stopped by the traditional market again to buy some ingredients for tonight and tomorrow. Every time I browse the market, I can't help but look around curiously, and I often spot some very different foods. It's really interesting.

For dinner, we had scallion pancakes, air-fried pork, and sticky rice. Another full and fulfilling day has come to an end.

雖然天天能在這裏看到太陽冉冉地從東方山頭升起，但是那一幕薄霧被染成一片橘紅色的景象，仍是讓人怦然心動。接著，跟著學弟做健身操，伸腰展腿，活動筋骨，為新的一天揭開序幕。

今天的早餐很特別，是楚林特別煮的溫體牛肉湯麵。餐後，吳大哥駕輕就熟地為要喝咖啡的人煮咖啡。學姊也為晚上要吃的肉，準備醃肉。打點好這些準備工作，我們就可以出去玩了。

在外玩了一天，要回山上前，又逛了傳統市場，買些今晚及明天要用的食材。每次逛市場總是好奇的東張西望，往往會看到一些很不同的食物。很有趣。

晚上吃蔥油餅、氣炸豬肉還有糯米飯。又結束了一個充實的一天。

Photo Date: 2026.01.21