Chiang Mai - Is the largest city in the northern province of Thailand. Situated at the foothills of the great Himalayan Range and surrounded by lush green pastures, It has become a retreat for the travelers searching for a peaceful escape close to nature.
Coined as the Rose of the north tag by the locals for its rich floral and natural beauty, the city is also known as the city of temples which dates back to the establishment of different religions practiced in Thailand. Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep is the most famous temple of them all. One can also enjoy the night market on the sidelines of River Ping.
Chiang Rai - It is known as the commercial centre of the northern Province due to its geographical location sharing its borders with Myanmar and Laos.
The region is known as the Golden Triangle Border region. Home to numerous historical landmarks and temples, Wat Klang Weing being one of the most famous Temples for its stunning architecture and decorations.
Doi Inthanon National Park - Is situated on the backdrops of Chiang Mai and home to Thailand's highest mountain range, encapsulating some of the rarest flowers found on these misty mountains, the national park is heaven for the wanderers wishing to relax in the lap of nature.
Earlier known as Doi Angka, the national park derived its name from the last king of this province, whose ashes are preserved till date, kept in the summit stupa of the mountain and visited by thousands of tourists every year.
Mae Hong Son - At the bottom of a valley along the mountain ranges that form the border of Burma and Thailand lies the town of Mae Hong Son. Its proximity to Burma gives this place an interesting blend of people such as the Burmese, Shan, Thai and some hill tribe groups. This gives Mae Hong Son a very distinct feel from other towns in Thailand.
Nong Jong Kham Lake is located in the center of the town and there is a beautiful temple next to the lake. You can find a lot of small and big guesthouses and restaurants around the lake. The night market which runs every night is a great place to pick up handicrafts and souvenirs. Other sights and activities include hill tribe treks, Long Neck Karen villages, elephant riding, bamboo rafting and Country Club health mud spa.
Mae Sariang - Unlike the usual touristy areas in most towns Thailand, the charm and culture of Mae Sariang retains much of its character. the town is surrounded by mountains and in recent years many bars and hotels have opened along the riverside. There are a lot of non commercial tracking routs surrounding the town i.e. one can find these most authentic for travelers seeking a less populted trek.
The nearabouts of town have many places for sightseeing and one can plan a lot of day trips here. Such as Mae Sam Laep, the Burmese style river-side trading village where you can hire a long tail boat for the day to cruise along the Salween river.
You can learn Muay Thai in an open-air stadium nearby or carve wood and you can even visit the cultural center with arts and crafts. Explore Mae Sariang on a bicycle, it is easy find a bicycle rental and explore the surrounding rice fields.
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