“The flesh is as white as snow, exceeds in delicacy of taste all our best European fruits, and none of ours can approach it.”
By Ricky Fernandez
Rarely does a fruit polarise opinions as much as the durian. The Southeast
Asian “king of fruits” is loved by locals and Chinese consumers, but
described by many first-timers as overripe garlic – due to its often pungent
odour and bold flavour.
Asian “king of fruits” is loved by locals and Chinese consumers, but
described by many first-timers as overripe garlic – due to its often pungent
odour and bold flavour.
Yet, many tourists who get the chance to try Thailand’s fresh durians
experience a shocking change of mind.
Early missionary in the old Siam capital of Ayutthaya, Jacques de Bourges,
described his admiration for the Thai durian, saying “The flesh is as white
as snow, exceeds in delicacy of taste all our best European fruits, and none
of ours can approach it.”
One of the most sought-after varieties of durian is Monthong, or ‘Golden
Pillow.’ Monthong is one of the “big five” durian varieties cultivated in
Thailand, alongside Chanee, Kanyao, Thong Yod and Gan Yao. These
varieties differ in sweetness, bitterness and texture.
However, the Monthong variety boasts a mild, caramel-like flavour and
velvety texture offering an approachable introduction for tourists to the
fruit’s unique profile.
Eager foodies can get their hands (or preferably gloves) on this variety of
durian at Thailand’s famous street markets like the Tor Kor Market in
Bangkok. But for the ultimate experience, enthusiasts journey to
Chanthaburi Province.
Just a few hours south of Bangkok, the province boasts the largest durian
production area in Thailand. The crown jewel of the region is Durian Land,
a 200-hectare, 10,000-tree commercial durian orchard that welcomes
visitors on a durian farm tour and the chance to taste fresh Thai durian.
The scenic tour is on the back of a tour cart that takes you through beautiful
valleys, up steep hills and past endless durian trees. Tourists are then
taken past a grand statue of the Buddhist earth goddess Phra Mae Thorani,
wringing her hair to bring water and fertility to the land and chase away
demons of temptation.
Then, the most anticipated stop on the tour, the Durian Cafe. The Iconic
Cafe gives connoisseurs the chance to taste and compare around 45
durian varieties from around the world, including Malaysian breeds like
Musang King. But for the Facebook fanatics, TikTokers, Tweeters and
Insta-holics, it is the “experimental dishes,” from durian pizza to durian-
flavoured espresso, that spark the most intrigue.
Sipping your durian lemonade, you notice the birds-eye view of countless
rows of durian trees divided by numerous rivers and lakes.
For the brave, Durian Land offers you a chance to zipline and canopy walk
across that very view. If that sounds like you, maybe fill your belly with
durians after soaring through the durian trees.
experience a shocking change of mind.
Early missionary in the old Siam capital of Ayutthaya, Jacques de Bourges,
described his admiration for the Thai durian, saying “The flesh is as white
as snow, exceeds in delicacy of taste all our best European fruits, and none
of ours can approach it.”
One of the most sought-after varieties of durian is Monthong, or ‘Golden
Pillow.’ Monthong is one of the “big five” durian varieties cultivated in
Thailand, alongside Chanee, Kanyao, Thong Yod and Gan Yao. These
varieties differ in sweetness, bitterness and texture.
However, the Monthong variety boasts a mild, caramel-like flavour and
velvety texture offering an approachable introduction for tourists to the
fruit’s unique profile.
Eager foodies can get their hands (or preferably gloves) on this variety of
durian at Thailand’s famous street markets like the Tor Kor Market in
Bangkok. But for the ultimate experience, enthusiasts journey to
Chanthaburi Province.
Just a few hours south of Bangkok, the province boasts the largest durian
production area in Thailand. The crown jewel of the region is Durian Land,
a 200-hectare, 10,000-tree commercial durian orchard that welcomes
visitors on a durian farm tour and the chance to taste fresh Thai durian.
The scenic tour is on the back of a tour cart that takes you through beautiful
valleys, up steep hills and past endless durian trees. Tourists are then
taken past a grand statue of the Buddhist earth goddess Phra Mae Thorani,
wringing her hair to bring water and fertility to the land and chase away
demons of temptation.
Then, the most anticipated stop on the tour, the Durian Cafe. The Iconic
Cafe gives connoisseurs the chance to taste and compare around 45
durian varieties from around the world, including Malaysian breeds like
Musang King. But for the Facebook fanatics, TikTokers, Tweeters and
Insta-holics, it is the “experimental dishes,” from durian pizza to durian-
flavoured espresso, that spark the most intrigue.
Sipping your durian lemonade, you notice the birds-eye view of countless
rows of durian trees divided by numerous rivers and lakes.
For the brave, Durian Land offers you a chance to zipline and canopy walk
across that very view. If that sounds like you, maybe fill your belly with
durians after soaring through the durian trees.
Rarely does a fruit polarise opinions as much as the durian. The Southeast
Asian “king of fruits” is loved by locals and Chinese consumers, but
described by many first-timers as overripe garlic – due to its often pungent
odour and bold flavour.
Yet, many tourists who get the chance to try Thailand’s fresh durians
experience a shocking change of mind.
Early missionary in the old Siam capital of Ayutthaya, Jacques de Bourges,
described his admiration for the Thai durian, saying “The flesh is as white
as snow, exceeds in delicacy of taste all our best European fruits, and none
of ours can approach it.”
One of the most sought-after varieties of durian is Monthong, or ‘Golden
Pillow.’ Monthong is one of the “big five” durian varieties cultivated in
Thailand, alongside Chanee, Kanyao, Thong Yod and Gan Yao. These
varieties differ in sweetness, bitterness and texture.
However, the Monthong variety boasts a mild, caramel-like flavour and
velvety texture offering an approachable introduction for tourists to the
fruit’s unique profile.
Eager foodies can get their hands (or preferably gloves) on this variety of
durian at Thailand’s famous street markets like the Tor Kor Market in
Bangkok. But for the ultimate experience, enthusiasts journey to
Chanthaburi Province.
Just a few hours south of Bangkok, the province boasts the largest durian
production area in Thailand. The crown jewel of the region is Durian Land,
a 200-hectare, 10,000-tree commercial durian orchard that welcomes
visitors on a durian farm tour and the chance to taste fresh Thai durian.
The scenic tour is on the back of a tour cart that takes you through beautiful
valleys, up steep hills and past endless durian trees. Tourists are then
taken past a grand statue of the Buddhist earth goddess Phra Mae Thorani,
wringing her hair to bring water and fertility to the land and chase away
demons of temptation.
Then, the most anticipated stop on the tour, the Durian Cafe. The Iconic
Cafe gives connoisseurs the chance to taste and compare around 45
durian varieties from around the world, including Malaysian breeds like
Musang King. But for the Facebook fanatics, TikTokers, Tweeters and
Insta-holics, it is the “experimental dishes,” from durian pizza to durian-
flavoured espresso, that spark the most intrigue.
Sipping your durian lemonade, you notice the birds-eye view of countless
rows of durian trees divided by numerous rivers and lakes.
For the brave, Durian Land offers you a chance to zipline and canopy walk
across that very view. If that sounds like you, maybe fill your belly with
durians after soaring through the durian trees.
Rarely does a fruit polarise opinions as much as the durian. The Southeast
Asian “king of fruits” is loved by locals and Chinese consumers, but
described by many first-timers as overripe garlic – due to its often pungent
odour and bold flavour.
Asian “king of fruits” is loved by locals and Chinese consumers, but
described by many first-timers as overripe garlic – due to its often pungent
odour and bold flavour.
Yet, many tourists who get the chance to try Thailand’s fresh durians
experience a shocking change of mind.
Early missionary in the old Siam capital of Ayutthaya, Jacques de Bourges,
described his admiration for the Thai durian, saying “The flesh is as white
as snow, exceeds in delicacy of taste all our best European fruits, and none
of ours can approach it.”
One of the most sought-after varieties of durian is Monthong, or ‘Golden
Pillow.’ Monthong is one of the “big five” durian varieties cultivated in
Thailand, alongside Chanee, Kanyao, Thong Yod and Gan Yao. These
varieties differ in sweetness, bitterness and texture.
However, the Monthong variety boasts a mild, caramel-like flavour and
velvety texture offering an approachable introduction for tourists to the
fruit’s unique profile.
Eager foodies can get their hands (or preferably gloves) on this variety of
durian at Thailand’s famous street markets like the Tor Kor Market in
Bangkok. But for the ultimate experience, enthusiasts journey to
Chanthaburi Province.
Just a few hours south of Bangkok, the province boasts the largest durian
production area in Thailand. The crown jewel of the region is Durian Land,
a 200-hectare, 10,000-tree commercial durian orchard that welcomes
visitors on a durian farm tour and the chance to taste fresh Thai durian.
The scenic tour is on the back of a tour cart that takes you through beautiful
valleys, up steep hills and past endless durian trees. Tourists are then
taken past a grand statue of the Buddhist earth goddess Phra Mae Thorani,
wringing her hair to bring water and fertility to the land and chase away
demons of temptation.
Then, the most anticipated stop on the tour, the Durian Cafe. The Iconic
Cafe gives connoisseurs the chance to taste and compare around 45
durian varieties from around the world, including Malaysian breeds like
Musang King. But for the Facebook fanatics, TikTokers, Tweeters and
Insta-holics, it is the “experimental dishes,” from durian pizza to durian-
flavoured espresso, that spark the most intrigue.
Sipping your durian lemonade, you notice the birds-eye view of countless
rows of durian trees divided by numerous rivers and lakes.
For the brave, Durian Land offers you a chance to zipline and canopy walk
across that very view. If that sounds like you, maybe fill your belly with
durians after soaring through the durian trees.
experience a shocking change of mind.
Early missionary in the old Siam capital of Ayutthaya, Jacques de Bourges,
described his admiration for the Thai durian, saying “The flesh is as white
as snow, exceeds in delicacy of taste all our best European fruits, and none
of ours can approach it.”
One of the most sought-after varieties of durian is Monthong, or ‘Golden
Pillow.’ Monthong is one of the “big five” durian varieties cultivated in
Thailand, alongside Chanee, Kanyao, Thong Yod and Gan Yao. These
varieties differ in sweetness, bitterness and texture.
However, the Monthong variety boasts a mild, caramel-like flavour and
velvety texture offering an approachable introduction for tourists to the
fruit’s unique profile.
Eager foodies can get their hands (or preferably gloves) on this variety of
durian at Thailand’s famous street markets like the Tor Kor Market in
Bangkok. But for the ultimate experience, enthusiasts journey to
Chanthaburi Province.
Just a few hours south of Bangkok, the province boasts the largest durian
production area in Thailand. The crown jewel of the region is Durian Land,
a 200-hectare, 10,000-tree commercial durian orchard that welcomes
visitors on a durian farm tour and the chance to taste fresh Thai durian.
The scenic tour is on the back of a tour cart that takes you through beautiful
valleys, up steep hills and past endless durian trees. Tourists are then
taken past a grand statue of the Buddhist earth goddess Phra Mae Thorani,
wringing her hair to bring water and fertility to the land and chase away
demons of temptation.
Then, the most anticipated stop on the tour, the Durian Cafe. The Iconic
Cafe gives connoisseurs the chance to taste and compare around 45
durian varieties from around the world, including Malaysian breeds like
Musang King. But for the Facebook fanatics, TikTokers, Tweeters and
Insta-holics, it is the “experimental dishes,” from durian pizza to durian-
flavoured espresso, that spark the most intrigue.
Sipping your durian lemonade, you notice the birds-eye view of countless
rows of durian trees divided by numerous rivers and lakes.
For the brave, Durian Land offers you a chance to zipline and canopy walk
across that very view. If that sounds like you, maybe fill your belly with
durians after soaring through the durian trees.
BANGKOK – Rarely does a fruit polarise opinions as much as the durian. The Southeast Asian “king of fruits” is loved by locals and Chinese consumers, but described by many first-timers as overripe garlic – due to its often pungent odour and bold flavour.
Yet, many tourists who get the chance to try Thailand’s fresh durians experience a shocking change of mind.
Early missionary in the old Siam capital of Ayutthaya, Jacques de Bourges, described his admiration for the Thai durian, saying “The flesh is as white as snow, exceeds in delicacy of taste all our best European fruits, and none of ours can approach it.”
One of the most sought-after varieties of durian is Monthong, or ‘Golden
Pillow.’ Monthong is one of the “big five” durian varieties cultivated in
Thailand, alongside Chanee, Kanyao, Thong Yod and Gan Yao. These
varieties differ in sweetness, bitterness and texture.
However, the Monthong variety boasts a mild, caramel-like flavour and
velvety texture offering an approachable introduction for tourists to the
fruit’s unique profile.
Eager foodies can get their hands (or preferably gloves) on this variety of
durian at Thailand’s famous street markets like the Tor Kor Market in
Bangkok. But for the ultimate experience, enthusiasts journey to
Chanthaburi Province.
Just a few hours south of Bangkok, the province boasts the largest durian
production area in Thailand. The crown jewel of the region is Durian Land,
a 200-hectare, 10,000-tree commercial durian orchard that welcomes
visitors on a durian farm tour and the chance to taste fresh Thai durian.
The scenic tour is on the back of a tour cart that takes you through beautiful
valleys, up steep hills and past endless durian trees. Tourists are then
taken past a grand statue of the Buddhist earth goddess Phra Mae Thorani,
wringing her hair to bring water and fertility to the land and chase away
demons of temptation.
Then, the most anticipated stop on the tour, the Durian Cafe. The Iconic
Cafe gives connoisseurs the chance to taste and compare around 45
durian varieties from around the world, including Malaysian breeds like
Musang King. But for the Facebook fanatics, TikTokers, Tweeters and
Insta-holics, it is the “experimental dishes,” from durian pizza to durian-
flavoured espresso, that spark the most intrigue.
Sipping your durian lemonade, you notice the birds-eye view of countless
rows of durian trees divided by numerous rivers and lakes.
For the brave, Durian Land offers you a chance to zipline and canopy walk
across that very view. If that sounds like you, maybe fill your belly with
durians after soaring through the durian trees.
