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Northern : Greenery hills
The north of the country is considered as a mountainous area. Apparently, misty greenery hills refer to highlands offering a friendly ambiance because of its favourable geography. Its historical, agricultural and cultural richness have built the north prosperous. Later, the economic increase due to outgrowth of travel and tourism section especially, in agro-industry. Besides, its charming lush jungles, hill-tribe villages, peoples and temples in Lanna style, Northern Thailand responses to exciting travel destinations for every adventure enthusiast. Highlight attractions are below:
Chiang Rai : The northern most of Thailand
Golden Triangle
The borders of three countries where Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, meet together. There are remains of many historical places and structures.
Wat Rong Khun
The White Temple is regarded as one of the most beautiful temples built in this century featuring all-white structures based on Buddhist temples alongside decors of pop culture. This temple presents the artist’s grand visions of heaven, hell and Nirvana. The walls have obviously been painted with a depiction of heaven and hell.
Wat Phra That Doi Tung
Wat Phra That Doi Tung or Wat Phra Maha Chin That Chao, is a temple which was probably built in the period of King Achutharat of Yonoknakphan. It houses Lord Buddha’s relics, which were imported directly from India.
Doi Wawi
A small serene living community. This is a source of good tea. It was said that the first tea plantation in Thailand began at Doi Wawi.
Phu Chi Fa
A viewpoint for a sea of mist and the sunrise. The hill is about 1,628 meters above sea level. Here is a wide grass field over the summits of hills.
Doi Pha Tang
Another viewpoint in Chiang Rai between Thai-Lao border featuring mist throughout the year. The best time for tourists to visit wild Himalayan cherry blossoms and Orchid Tree or Purple Bauhinia in bloom is December to January.
Choui Fong Tea Plantation
Choui Fong Tea, a tea farm which is well known for the highest quality traditional teas cultivated in its own gardens in Chiang Rai. All teas are grown under optimal conditions then handpicked at the perfect time.
Singha Park
An agro-tourism destination offers the development of sustainable tourism. The park provides a large variety of fun activities and numerous beautiful sceneries for the most memorable photos.
Chiang Mai: The Rose of the Northern Thailand
Golden Triangle
The borders of three countries where Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, meet together. There are remains of many historical places and structures.
Wat Chedi Luang
Wat Chedi Luang gets its name from the major chedi in the temple remaining particularly beautiful and also its ruins whether in day or night times.
Wat Chiang Man
Wat Chiang Man is one of Chiang Mai's oldest temples which was established by the city's founder, Phaya Mengrai, housing the oldest-known Buddha image created by the Lanna kingdom.
Wat Phra Singh
Wat Phra Singhis is another oldest Buddhist temple with great decorations in Thai Lanna design representing the ubosot, viharn, chapel and the footmarks of Lord Buddha.
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is one of the most important landmarks in the city. This mountaintop contains holy Buddha relics and offers an exhilarating view of the city and surrounding countryside. Here is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Chiang Mai.
Wat Umong
Wat Umong refers to a temple rested in tunnel. The temple is found in a tranquil forest. It’s an ideal place for meditation. The meditation centre hosts meditation classes and Dhamma talks.
Wiang Kum Kam
An ancient city that was built in the reign of King Mengrai. The city was surrounded by ditches in every corner and they were used as reservoirs.
Bo Sang Umbrella Village
A popular place for silk and a cotton weaving serving all high-quality products. This village will allow visitors to experience an umbrella making demonstration.
Doi Inthanon National Park
Doi Inthanon is the highest mountain in Thailand, rising 2,565 meters above sea level. It is home to high mountains, rainforest, natural paths, beautiful gardens and unspoiled waterfalls. The royal pagodas are located in Doi Inthanon, surrounded by landscaped garden fields.
Kiu Mae Pan
A natural trail offers beauty of the forest, adventure activities such as hiking and trekking. It is located inside the area of Doi Inthanon National Park, home to Thailand’s highest peak.
Mon Chaem Mon Chaem is a hill-tribe village providing a beautiful field of flowers and some plants attracting a great deal of bees and butterflies.
Maesa Elephant Camp
It showcases the most entertaining as well as educational elephant’s performances. The camp houses around 80 elephants. You can play with the baby elephants, feeding and bathing them. The elephants draw excellent pictures which can be traded here.
Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden
This international botanical garden was established to honour Queen Sirikit in 1992. It has a wide range of Thai and foreign plants. The garden offers 3 collections, Rock Garden-Thai Orchid Nursery, Arboreta representing many species of plants including banana, palm, fern, and ginger. Another is climbing.
Royal Flora Ratchaphruek
Royal Flora Ratchaphruek is an exhibition offering thousands of species of trees and flowers on landscaped gardens.
Chiang Mai Night Safari
This is a lively night safari. Visitors can explore the animal world offering a wind range of creatures such as elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, bears, tigers, hyenas, crocodiles, etc. The tour around the zoon, transported by the tram. Also, the exiting shows and performances are available.
Walking Street
Walking Street is situated on Wualai Road every Saturday. There are variety kinds of local products on an affordable price along both sides of the street where everyone enjoys walking and shopping until midnight.
Mae Hong Son: The city of misty hills
Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu
This temple is located outside of town, on top of Kong Mu hill, giving great views. It has two pagodas from the second half of the 19th century build in Burmese style. Besides, a large golden coloured standing Buddha at a viewing point on top of the mountain is very outstanding.
Wat Hua Wiang
Hua Wiang Temple is another temple is on located next to the morning market housing the Phra Chao Pharalakhaeng, a Buddha statue dressed in a nice look.
Ban Kariang Pha Ma Lo
The village is a big Karen town. There are hand-made fabric and handcraft products for sale at reasonable prices.
Sutongpe Bridge
Sutongpe Bridge is a neat bamboo bridge showing the natural simplicity and beauty. The bridge crosses Mae Hong Son’s rice fields. Visitors can take a walk on the bridge and enjoy the pleasant view of the rice fields.
Tung Bua Tong
Tung Bua Tong is a flower field, full of Mexican sunflowers in bloom located in Mae U Kor sub-district. It’s one of northern Thailand’s most amazing natural sights. This flower land has its own annual celebration taking place from 1st November to 10th December.
Pai
Pai is a small town a small which is positioned in located in a beautiful green valley surrounded by hills. There are many hill tribes such as the Hmong, Lahu and Lisu. Hence, Pai is a good place for people who like to go trekking and visit the hill tribe villages.
Pang Ung
Pang Ung is a haven on earth. There are wooden houses, trees, lake, morning mist providing the fresh air. Here is such an idyll place to escape from busy city life. Next to Pai, Ban Rak Thai, an authentic Thai-Chinese Village is on side offering its lakeside location, tea plantation, savoury Chinese eatery and nice locals.