Northern Thailand holidays in Thailand

Oozing atmosphere and culture, Northern Thailand is an absorbing region where the landscape, language, architecture, food and people are all quite distinct.

Chiang Mai, the “Rose of the North”, is the region’s hub and a blissfully laidback place to hang out or use as a base. For those seeking a cultural fix, the narrow winding lanes of the old city quadrangle house over 30 Lanna-style temples including the imposing Wat Chedi Luang and impressive Wat Phra Singh, while outside the city walls lies the mountain-top Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a must-see in Chiang Mai. The area is also rich with cottage industries and you can visit studios to watch artisans at work, then head to the bustling Night Market to haggle for handicrafts and souvenirs. Additionally, it's a...