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Northern Thailand


Mountainous North
Northern Thailand consist of 17 provinces. The lower north from Nakhon Sawan up to Sukhothai, an area of wide plains. The upper north, a mountainous that has long borders with Myanmar and Laos. The great mountains along both borders produce breathtaking scenery, waterfalls, fast rivers perfect for rafting, and are home to many ethnic peoples.

The region enjoys three seasons: hot from March to May, wet from June to November, and cool from December to February. However, up in the mountains "cool" can be extremely cold.

profusion of multi-colored orchids, fastinating native handicrafts and winter temperatures are sufficiently cool to permit cultivation of temperate fruits such as strawberries and peaches;

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  Chiang mai		  


Chiang Mai is the largest and most culturally     move on travel to Chiang mai
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  Chiang Rai

Chiang Rai is the northernmost province of Thailand and situated on the Kok River basic 416 metres above sea level. With     move on travel to Chiang Rai
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  Kamphaeng Phet		 Kamphaeng Phet is rich in culture and natural resources. More than 700 years old, this province has a renowned historical site and a varsity of artefacts. Nestling among several natural     move on travel to Kamphaeng Phet
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  Lampang		 Lampang, 600 kilometres north of Bangkok, is the sole provincial Thai capital where horsedrawn carriages remain in daily use. Lampang is noted for several Burmese-style temples, including Wat Phra     move on travel to Lampang
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  lamphun		 Lamphun, 670 kilometres from Bangkok, is famed for beautiful women, bountiful orchards and the stunning Wat Phra That Hariphunchai, a classic example of northern religious architecture.    move on travel to lamphun
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  Mae Hong Son		 A 35-minute flight northwest of Chiang Mai, is the tiniest and most isolated northern provincial capital, nestling in a valley surrounded by mountains containing several hill tribes and Burmese style     move on travel to Mae Hong Son
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  Pai		 -    move on travel to Pai
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  Nakhon Sawan		 -    move on travel to Nakhon Sawan
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  Nan		 Nan, some 790 kilometres from Bangkok, is the site of famous annual boat races, and several historic temples, including Wat Chang Kham, Wat Chae Haeng, Wat Phra That Khao Noi     move on travel to Nan
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  Pahyao		 -    move on travel to Pahyao
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  Phetchabun		 Petchaboon has always been an ideal destination for nature lovers, with its signature attractions like Khao Kho (a former battlefield), Phu Hin Rong Kla, and Nam Nao National Park.  Sweet     move on travel to Phetchabun
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  Phichit		 -    move on travel to Phichit
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  Phitsanulok		 Phitsanulok, a large province in the lower North of Thailand, is called “the city of river tributaries”. It has long been an important center for both political and strategic reasons.     move on travel to Phitsanulok
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  Phrae		 Another Northern province with an influence from the Lanna Kingdom is Phrae that is geographically surrounded by lush mountains with Yom River running across the region. Beautiful teak residences of the Lanna     move on travel to Phrae
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  Sukhothai		 427 kilometres north of Bangkok, Sukhothai has a notable massive sentinel stone Buddha images that preside over ruins within the old city walls. The largest temple, Wat Mahathat, and     move on travel to Sukhothai
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  Tak		 -    move on travel to Tak
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  Uthai Thani		 -    move on travel to Uthai Thani
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  Uttaradit		 -    move on travel to Uttaradit