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- There are a few things which makes northern Thailand or the north of Thailand real attractive.

One of the first is Chiang Mai, the undisputed capital of the north of Thailand. To explore Chiang Mai and the area around means travel north and great view are waiting. There are stunning national parks and other attractions, among them is the northern Thai food. Trekking into the lush tropical jungle and elephant trekking are highlights, the so called hill tribes of northern and western Thailand are very interesting and colorful.

At the golden triangle on the Thai side people have more or less abandoned all opium growing business. All this shifted into Myanmar or Burma and comes back as pills and other forms of drugs. 

The culture, fun and easy living in the north of Thailand is famous, the only problem are the politicians of the various political parties in Thailand who try to play the northern Thais against the southern Thai to gain personal benefits.

Kanchanaburi Thailand is not in the "northern boat" but in terms of the landscape and great scenery, rivers, reservoir, rafting and hill jungle its very similar  to Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai in Thailand.

Sukhothai is quite a distance south of Chiang Mai but its real Buddha county since ages. Once you visit the historical park at Sukhothai you will get a much better understanding of Thailand.

Northern Thai tourism is rather little developed but you can find excellent northern Thailand tours and travel into the blue hills of the north, the weather is also quite ok and it almost never gets real cold, its always above 20 celsius.

- Chiang Mai is the center of the north of Thailand

including ancient monuments, antiquities, important art and culture that span over several centuries. The scenic views in Chiang Mai are waiting for you to be explored. A trip to Chiang Mai its truly unforgettable. It’s a good time and if you like -action- destination. A

north or north west Thai holiday can mean hiking, trekking in the lush tropical mountain jungle, a rough ride within a rafting tour or a smooth ride with the bamboo raft, plenty of other tours are available.

A splash in the basin of a northern Thailand waterfall, maybe a spa treatments, a ride with the dirt or mountain bike or just lay down in the grass and have a look for the birds.

Northern & Western Thailand is the right destination to explore the rich nature in the Thai National Parks -there are plenty- , the reservoirs and lakes. A vacation here also means being happy with Thai, Chinese and many native gourmet creations enjoyed in excellent restaurants .

Other highlights of Northern & Western Thailand are the many different ethnic groups in the mountain area along the Thai - Myanmar and Thai - Laos border region, called Hill tribe People in Thai.

Beautiful nature around, the huge reservoirs and splendid rivers like the famous River Kwai plus other water-based leisure like rafting, kayaking, canoeing, plus rock climbing in the mainly limestone mountain ranges. Viewing a traditional boat race and many more.

Have a look for the ceramic creations of northern Thailand plus all the native handicraft and other products of Thailand's north.

Chiang Mai nightlife in northern Thailand is fabulous easily matching the vibrant life after dark in Thailand's south and Bangkok.

In Northern & Western Thailand you can feel like Hannibal or the Maharaja of “wherever” on an elephant jungle tour or take a swing in the jungle like Tarzan and ... you can easily find your Jane there, no problem or maybelai as they say in Thailand -maybelai- . Everything to make you happy is there! The thing ism lets do it!

originally a settlement of the Kuomintang who fled China after the 1949 revolution when the mad communists under Mao took over. Now a pretty little China town with tea plantations and hill tribe people around like Akha old lady pictured at right. Mien, Lisu, Mmong and some more settlers from Chinas Yunnan Province. A very attractive place with breathtaking panoramas, some good hotels invite to stay.