About the Community
Set in amidst Chiang Rai’s Doi Mae Salong mountain range, over 2,000 m above sea level, the Lo Yo community still stands today as a truly authentic Akha village. The group of people called “Lo Mia Akha” named their village “Lo Yo” after the present chief.

Most notably, entire lifestyle, beliefs and traditions are all – in one way or another – linked to nature. This has helped the community to prosper, surrounded by the lush forest, rich green fields and fresh, pollution-free air; all the remedies visitors from big cities need!.

Staying at the community’s comfortable mudhouse homestay, visitors’ can enjoy the misty morning air which usually lingers until for quite a while, especially in winter. This is the perfect time to get up, have breakfast, and take part in a range of community-based activities – with the chance to don a traditional hand-woven Akha dress (a great way to blend in).
Learning simple Akha words with senior villagers naturally might help you in the day’s cooking class with local chefs; you’ll be preparing some chili paste to be served with fried vegetables, as well as clear soup and omelet with herbs as part of a traditional Khan Tok dinner. One can also take a walk into the forest and follow the nature trail, stopping off to hand-pick coffee cherries from villagers’ plantation. There are many traditional toys to test your coordination skills, such as wooden tops, stilts and wooden downhill race carts, all guaranteed fun for all abilities! Alongside a traditional welcome dance performed by the villagers, you might find their hospitality and simple lifestyle so appealing that it’s hard to leave.

Discover the Akha’s tribe fascinating culture terms of language, costumes, and simple-yet-unique lifestyle. Experience the true way of living with local people with new experiences which may change your perspective on life.

The unique Akha lifestyle: Lor Yo community features the unique Akha lifestyle, culture and arts. For example, try some traditional Akha dishes like mountain gourd soup, pick up the local Akha language, and experience different traditions and ceremonies.
Traditional Akha games/activities: Traditional games are another example of this people’s unique lifestyle. Games like stilt walking, Akha top and Akha formula racing are some of the village’s unique traits.
Community lodge-style clay house: Akha clay houses bear simple architectural designs with a unique local touch. Their creative decoration is inspired by the Akha lifestyle itself.
Akha handicrafts: Akha people are deeply connected to nature. Most of their everyday items are