The north of Thailand, steeped in history and culture, is blessed with beautiful sceneries of forests and mountains and rivers and waterfalls abound. Its fertile land and cool climate produce much of Thailand's fruits and vegetables. The region is also home to the hill tribes - the people whose conventions and customs differ from the mainstream Thai culture. This is also a center of adventure such as white water rafting, trekking, mountain biking and safaris and the place to pick up authentic handicrafts and souvenirs.
Northern Thailand, home of ancient Lanna Kingdom, offers a great diversity of activities. The old Lanna capitals of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai are filled with ancient monuments and museums, and markets selling the distinctive local textiles and handicrafts, Smaller towns, such as Nan and Lamphun, offer a more low-key charm. Away from the main settlements, forests (some of them teak), rice fields set in verdant valleys and several spectacular national parks. The more adventurous visitor can join a trek to remote villages inhabited by hill tribes where elements of lifestyle have changed little in hundreds of years.
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