Northern Thailand
Feeling adventurous to embark on a road trip from Bangkok to the North Thailand?
We could stop at Sukhothai Historical Park for a day or two and continue up North.
Before getting to Chiang Mai, we will pass by quaint town like Lamphun & Lampang are worth a visit if you’re into Ancient Buddhist Temple with laid-back old town charms.
Further up North from Chiang Mai will be Pai, Mae Hong Son and Chiang Rai with the infamous Golden Triangle where the borders of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet. The journey doesn’t ends there and there’s so much beyond these North favorites.
Inquire with me on the options of touring Chiang Mai; Chiang Rai or a road trip to the North Thailand from Bangkok or vice versa.
The North expedition has endless choice of places to visit and it will enrich your trip to Thailand with priceless memories that last a lifetime!
Chat with me to find out more!
I will be most glad to assist in the planning of your trip!
Sukhothai
Sukhothai was the capital of the first Kingdom of Siam in the 13th & 14th centuries. Situated in the lower northern region of Thailand; Sukhothai; Si Satchanalai and Kamphaeng Phetit has a number of fine monuments, illustrating the beginnings of Thai architecture. The site of Sukhothai and Associated Towns was inscribed onto the World Heritage List in 1991 and is one of Thailand's five World Heritage sites.
Lamphun & Lampang
Depart from Sukhothai & let’s visit off beaten tracks to less touristy; laid-back towns that’s full of surprises & charms.
Be amazed with centuries of temples that’s full of history & mythical pagodas that seems to float in the high mountains!
Chiang Mai
Charming city in the mountainous northern Thailand with many natural National Parks of lust forest & breathtaking waterfalls and centuries old Wats (temple).
Weather is enjoyable all year round due to the higher mountain town & her winter season is the best way to escape the hot Asian countries weather without going to Europe countries!
Pai; Mae Hong Son
Pai, in Mae Hong Son province is a charismatic; off beaten path town in the valley that requires a strong stomach to withstand the motion sickness as the car challenge the thousands of curves en-route from Chiang Mai.
Bordering Myanmar, Mae Hong Son is the most mountainous province in Thailand that is still underdeveloped & you’ll be treated to slow life and cultures influenced by Myanmar.
Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai, the northernmost province of Thailand with valuable Lanna Culture; where the mountains meet the Mekong River and the three countries of Thailand, Laos, & Myanmar converge and meet in the infamous Golden Triangle.
Here, you will find the famous White Temple, Blue Temple & the Black House designed in such intrigued designs that leaves you spell-bounded & bewildered perhaps.
Nan & Beyond the North
Nan, for centuries, used to be an independent kingdom called Nanthaburi & was left isolated for most of its existence until it’s incorporated into the kingdoms of Lanna & Burmese. Moving forward, Nan gained sovereignty in the 18th Century & became a semi-autonomous kingdom to Siam & fully incorporated into Thailand in 1931. Today, Nan is getting popular among travelers who are looking to go beyond Chiang Mai & explore the deeper north of Thailand.