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.
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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Itinerary of Explore Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai in 3 Days Cities/National Parks Covered in 3 Days Chiang Mai Doi Inthanon National Park Chiang Rai Mae Sai
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Explore Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai in 3 Days – day 3 Since the last two days, I have been exploring neighboring areas of Chiang Mai, so today before I leave tonight, I plan to explore the city itself. The ancient city is surrounded by walls and has more than 30 temples inside – all
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Explore Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai in 3 Days – Day 2 Day trip to Chiang Rai and Golden Triangle is highly recommended from Chiang Mai. Chiang Rai acts as a service city for the surrounding province, yet it has a magnificent temple to attract visitors. The Golden Triangle is the meeting point of Thailand,
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Explore Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai in 3 Days – Day 1 Chiang Mai is a must-visit destination of northern Thailand. Its high altitude makes it a pleasant place to visit even during the hottest months of the year. Its main attraction is the ancient city at the center, which is still surrounded by semi-preserved walls and
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Itinerary of UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Northern Thailand in 3 Days Cities Covered in 3 Days Sukhothai Kamphaeng Phet Si Satchanalai
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Northern Thailand in 3 Days – day 3 Si Satchanalai Historical Park, which literally means “City of Good People”, contains the ruins of the ancient town of Si Satchanalai, an important town in the Sukhothai Kingdom. It was built during the 13th to 17th centuries by the Sukhothai and Ayutthaya empires.
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Northern Thailand in 3 Days – Day 2 Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park contains the ruins of the ancient town of Kamphaeng Phet, an important town in the Sukhothai Kingdom. It was built during the 13th to 17th centuries by the Sukhothai and Ayutthaya empires. Along with Sukhothai Historical Park and Si
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Northern Thailand in 3 Days – Day 1 Sukhothai, which literally means “Dawn of Happiness”, is the first capital city of Thailand. In the golden era of this city, it was once the center of everything in South-East Asia. Now it covers the ruins of the Sukhothai Kingdom in the 13th
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