Wat Phrathat Lampang Luang

Wat Phra That Lampang Luang

Located on the south-western outskirts of Lampang city, Wat Phra That Lampang Luang is a storied and culturally significant temple in this province. The temple was constructed in the 15th century C.E. and is variously …

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Buddha statue at Doi Phra Chan Temple

Doi Phra Chan Temple

Located in the hills to the south-east of Lampang city, Wat Phra That Doi Phra Chan is a stunningly beautiful temple. The central statue is modelled after the Kamakura Daibutsu (The Great Buddha of Kamakura …

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Bua Tong Sticky Waterfall Chiang Mai

Sticky Waterfall

Sticky Waterfall (Bua Tong) The Bua Tong ‘Sticky Waterfalls’ are just over one hour’s drive north of Chiang Mai in a quiet forested area. Crystal-clear water from a natural spring works its way down the …

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Pha Dok Siew Waterfall

Pha Dok Siew Nature Trail

For many visitors to Doi Inthanon National Park, this trek is the highlight of the day. A local Karen guide will lead you (mostly downhill) through forest and farmland to her village. The forest walk …

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Araksa Tea Garden Chiang Mai

Araksa Tea Garden

Araksa Tea Garden is located about 1.5 hours drive north from Chiang Mai. As such it is the most accessible tea plantation if you are staying in Chiang Mai city. It is quite different from …

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Royal Pagodas at Doi Inthanon National Park

Royal Pagodas

These twin Pagodas (their official names are Pra Mahatat Noppamethanedon and Pra Mahatat Nopphonphusiri) honor the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit, and are surrounded by spectacular gardens. There is a large parking lot …

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Feeding time at Elephant EcoValley

Elephant EcoValley

Elephant EcoValley is our recommended elephant experience in Chiang Mai. A stricty no-riding sanctuary, Elephant EcoValley takes extremely good care of their animals, and visitors can feel the resulting happiness and good-natured behavior of the …

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Chicken Bowls at Dhanabadee Ceramic Museum

Dhanabadee Ceramic Museum

Dhanabadee is the brand behind the iconic chicken bowl, a common sight throughout the home kitchens and noodle shops of Thailand. Though the city leaders promote this as the symbol of Lampang, for most Thais …

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The hidden sky pagodas of Chaloem Phra Kiat

Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat

The Sky Pagodas of Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat are visible on a mountain top, and offer great views if you climb to visit the hidden temple, Located almost due east of Chiang Mai City, but …

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Tak Moh Coffee Khao Kho

Tak Moh Coffee

A great place to view Khao Kho district is at Tak Moh Coffee & Long Thiem Restaurant. The viewing platform / outdoor seating area provides amazing views of the entire valley, including the white Buddha …

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