It has been said for many years, nature lovers and visitors who would prefer to learn Thai culture and have a memorable holiday in Thailand will not hesitate to visit the north. The unique architecture and arts, hospitable people, dazzling handicrafts and cool mountainous landscapes are the highlights of northern Thailand.

   Northern Thailand is comprised of 8 provinces bordered by Laos to the north and Burma to the west. Chiang Mai ,Thailand’s second largest city, is the geographic center of the region. It serves as the hub for local transportation and tourism.

   Beyond the valley of Chiang Mai are four main routes which can be easily traveled. North of Chiang Mai is series of small towns Mae Rim, Mae Tang lead to Thaton on the banks of the Kok River, connecting to Chiang Rai, Mae Sai, the Golden Triangle and the Mighty Mekong River. To the south-west are the verdant forest of Doi Inthanon National Park, remote districts and the province of Maecham, Mae Sa Riang and Mae Hong Son respectively. South of Chiang Mai lies the historic centers of Lampoon, Lampang,Tak and Sukhothai. To the east is the handicraft making center in Bo Sang-Sankampang and the rarely visited provinces of Pa Yao, Prae and Nan.