About
Cultural heart of northern thailand, known for temples, mountains, and elephants.
Why go
- Feels like a fairytale
- The cultural heart of northern thailand
- A place that feels like home
Must try
- Khao soi
- Yi peng lantern festival
- Sticky waterfalls
- Ethical elephant sanctuary
- Cooking class
Pro tips
- Take the night train from bangkok
- Rent a scooter to explore
- Stay in the old city
- Fly from bangkok or phuket
- Book tickets for the lantern festival early
Good to know
- Burning season (feb-apr) causes air pollution
- No beaches, it's inland
- Rent a scooter only if experienced
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