Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is the capital and the largest city of the north. It is located on the Ping river valley, about 700 km from Bangkok. Chiang Mai is northern cultural center, economic and a major transportation center of the north. Neighboring cities are Chiang Rai, Mae Hong Son, Lamphun, Lampang,Tak and Shan State of Burma in the north. Visitors can easily fly from Bangkok to Chiang Mai International Airport which takes just 1 hour, about 8 hours by bus and 12-14 hours by train.

Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai is the northernmost province of Thailand, the gateway to Lao and Burma, about 825 km from Bangkok(2.5 hours by car from Chiang Mai ). It was built by King Mung Rai the Great to be the capital of Lanna kingdom in 1262. The province of Chiang Rai is rich in tourism attractions in terms of natural resources, ethnic Thai culture and the home of various hilltribes. Golden Triangle is a world wide well known spot at the meeting point of Thailand,Lao and Burma. Doitung Palace is the most popular flower garden built by King Pumipol’s Princess Mother and the White Temple Wat Rong Kun are samples of tourist attractions in Chiang Rai.

Mae Hong Son
Mae Hong Son is the most mountainous province in Thailand. It is located in a deep valley hemmed in by high mountain ranges bordered with Shan State of Burma, Chiang Mai and Tak in the south. Mae Hong Son has long been isolated from the outside world until the year 1987 “Thailand Tourist Year” promoted by government of Thailand. Then, Mae Hong Son – Pai become the dream destination for visitors from around the world. Go to Mae Hong Son, touch Burmese-Shan culture, learn lifestyle of hill tribes, enjoy mountain views and various tourist attractions.

Lampang
Lampang is a historical city in northern Thailand. “Keilangnakorn” is the old name for local Thais there.It is located on the Wung river valley, about 100 km south from Chiang Mai. Lampang is highly recommended to ones who are interested in ancient temples such as Wat Pratart Lampang Luang, Wat Chedi Sao etc. Jae Sorn National Park is a special place for nature walk to waterfalls and hotspring where you can take mineral bath in a clean room. Besides, Lampang has a world wide Elephant Conservation Center with Mahout training courses for tourist and elephant hospital where you can see hundreds of ill elephants from all over Thailand. The elephant’s shows and riding service into the forest are also available there.

Lamphun
Lamphun, actually Thais call Lam Poon, is a small province 37 km south from Chiang Mai.It is the oldest city in northern Thailand. The old name was Haripunchai. This prosperous city was finally seized by King Mung Rai of Chiang Rai in 1281  and made it part of his Lanna Kingdom. In the 16th century the invasion of Burmese, Lamphun had been ruled by Burmese for two centuries. In the 18th century, with the rise of Thonburi and Bangkok, Lampang’s local commanders agreed to be their allies. Lamphun was finally independent from the Burmese and ruled by Nan Tipchang or King Gawila of Chiang Mai who received vassal status from Bangkok. Lamphun is famous for its historical sites, many old temples, the land of cotton products and the biggest areas of Longgan fruit in Thailand.