The
North
The
fine weather,the mountainous scenery,the exquisite
handicrafts and the rich northern Thai culture are some
charms of the north. Chiang Mai (697km.from
Bangkok) the second biggest province of Thailand,provides
visitors with a host of places of interest such as Doi Suthep,Bo
Sang,Doi Pui,Phuping Winter Palace., etc.Chiang
Rai(785 km.) located
at the northerntip
of Thailand in the very heart of the golden triangle,gains fame
from its scenic views,exotic hilltribes, exciting elephant- back
riding tours.Mae Hong Son42
km.)is well known as the "Town of three mists" because
it is mist-shrouded throughout most of the three seasons.
Phitsanulok (377km) is one of
the tourist destinations in the lower north.It has been a
major community of the Khmer period and once was a permanent
residence of King Barom Trailokanat of Ayutthaya period. Sukhothai(427
km.) the
first capital of the Thai Kingdom,is known for its --World Heritage--historical
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