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Scenic landscape of Mae Ping national reserves

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Overview

Northern Thailand's beautiful, rugged geography is the region's great temptation. Hidden among the forested mountains are Thailand's most iconic waterfalls and caves, as well as whitewater rapids and jungle trails. The area is a playground for outdoor pursuits 鈥� hiking, rafting, kayaking and caving opportunities abound.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park

Northern Thailand

A Unesco World Heritage Site, the Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park features the ruins of structures dating back to the 14th century, roughly the same time鈥�

Mae Fah Luang Art & Culture Park

Chiang Rai

In addition to a museum that houses one of Thailand鈥檚 biggest collections of Lanna artefacts, this vast, meticulously landscaped compound includes antique鈥�

Sukhothai Historical Park

Sukhothai

The Sukhothai Historical Park ruins are one of Thailand鈥檚 most impressive World Heritage sites. The park includes the remains of 21 historical sites and鈥�

Wat Phra Si Ratana Mahathat

Phitsanulok

The main w铆路h膬hn (sanctuary) at this temple, known by locals as Wat Yai, appears small from the outside, but houses the Phra Phuttha Chinnarat, one of鈥�

Hilltribe Museum & Education Center

Chiang Rai

This museum and cultural centre is a good place to visit before undertaking any hill-tribe trek. Run by the nonprofit Population & Community Development鈥�

Hall of Opium

Chiang Rai Province

One kilometre north of Sop Ruak on a 40-hectare plot opposite the Anantara Golden Triangle Resort & Spa, the Mae Fah Luang Foundation has established the鈥�

Wat Rong Khun

Chiang Rai Province

Wat Rong Khun鈥檚 construction began in 1997 by noted Thai painter turned architect Chalermchai Kositpipat. It's a striking structure that, from a distance,鈥�

Baandam

Chiang Rai Province

The bizarre brainchild of Thai National Artist Thawan Duchanee, and a rather sinister counterpoint to Wat Rong Khun, Baandam unites several structures,鈥�

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