Northern Thailand

Northern Thailand is a mountainous region, so it is cooler compared to other parts of the country. It is popular for its caves, hilly landscapes, temples of Lanna-style architecture, and more. Temperate crops including great variety of delicious fruits like strawberries are popular here.

Provinces of Northern Thailand

Chiang Mai province has Chiang Mai as the capital city of the north. It is a great place to chill and explore the ancient temples of the old city. Chiang Mai is also a great place to prepare yourself for hikes and treks to Doi Inthanon National Park. It is one of the most beautiful national parks of the north. Chiang Mai is also popular for its Songkran festival celebrated at its best here.

Further north of Chiang Mai, there is Chiang Rai province. It is famous for its white temple and various hill tribes living to the north of the province. Chiang Rai is close to Mae Sai, the bordertown, where you get to visit the Golden Triangle. It is the border between Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar.

The most beautiful mountain scenery in Northern Thailand still lies in Mae Hong Son province. Here, you can explore interesting caves and kayak over the rivers full of current. It also has Pai, a beautiful hill station popular for treks and different adventurous activities.

To the east of Chiang Mai, there are ancient provinces like Lampang and Lamphun. They hold the finest temples made of Lanna-style architecture. Other ancient provinces of Northern Thailand that have mix of Laotian culture due to their proximity to Laos are Phayao and Nan.

Down south, you can experience simpler life of Thai people in provinces like Phrae, Uttaradit, and Phitsanulok. Phitsanulok is an important transport hub in Northern Thailand. It acts as the gateway to the north and north-east of Thailand.

The UNESCO world heritage sites of the ruins of ancient temples at historical parks of Sukhothai and Kamphaeng Phet are not-to-miss sites. Explore the Burmese lifestyle at Mae Sot, the border town in Tak province. Also, do not miss out visiting the largest waterfall of the country in the same province.

There is also another interesting ancient city partially excavated in Phichit province. Phetchabun is popular for its beautiful hill station, Khao Kho. Finally, do not miss out the beautiful Buddhist temples of Nakhon Sawan and Uthai Thani provinces.

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