Northern Thailand - Surrounded by the tallest mountains in Thailand, Northern Thailand is generally cooler than the rest of the country and as a result the visitor is treated to lush mountainous landscapes and stunning hills and valleys supporting the most diversified agricultural industry in Thailand. Culturally, Northern Thailand shows heavy influences from the neighboring cultures of Myanmar and Yunnan (China), speak the unique northern dialect in addition to the unique dialects spoken by the hill tribe communities of the north.
Chiang Mai, Thailand’s second largest city could perhaps be considered the jewel of northern Thailand though several other large centers, such as Chiang Rai, Phitsanulok, and Sukhothai are a favorite destination of visitors to the north. Throughout northern Thailand visitors will discover the wonderful northern Thai people, amazing sights, wide ranging activities, and some of the favored cuisine of Thai food aficionados. If you can offer some information or interesting stories to help other visitors better appreciate Northern Thailand then please Submit your articles and photos to our editors for review.
This article was submitted to us by Ross Green (Trvlbum) In Northern Thailand, two hours north of Chiang Mai there is an ambitious project underway to study sustainable living principles and ...
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