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THE NORTH

Covering a total area of some 169,644 square kilometers, the Northern Region of Thailand is mainly mountainous with dense jungles. It is also the sources of several important rivers including the Ping, Wang, Yom and Nan, which converge into the mighty Chao Phraya River. Because of its fertile soil, farming flourishes, the North has been the location of many ancient civilizations and today remains fairly populous.

The North falls into two distinct areas, the plains of the lower north from Nakhon Sawan to Sukhothai, and the mountainous upper north leading to borders of Myanmar and Laos. The mountain ranges along the borders are breathtaking, with waterfalls and fast-flowing rivers ideal for rafting. They are also the home of many ethnic hill people.

Most overseas visitors make for Chiang Mai, the northern capital, as a base for visiting ethnic tribes, soft adventure activities and shopping. Further north still, Chiang Rai and Mae Hong Son are centres for rafting, trekking and tours of tribal villages. To the south, the Historical Park at Sukhothai is an essential destination for all those wishing to discover more about the history and culture of Thailand.

Chiang Mai Weather Forecast, Thailand

WEATHER:

In northern Thailand the seasons are clearly defined. Between November and May the weather is mostly dry, however this is broken up into the periods November to February and March to May. The later of these two periods has the higher relative temperatures as although the northeast monsoon does not directly effect the northern area of Thailand, it does cause cooling breezes from November to February. The other northern season is from May to November and is dominated by the southwest monsoon, during which time rainfall in the north is at its heaviest.

ATTRACTION:
	Chiang Mai: Popularly known as the Rose of the North, Chiang Mai is blessed with stunning natural beauty and unique indigenous cultural identity. Today Chiang Mai is the economic, communications cultural and tourism centre of Northern Thailand.
	Recommended Place: Wat Phara That Doi Suthep , Doi Pui Tribal Village , Doi Inthanon National Park , San Kanphaeng , Bo Sang , Huai Nam Dang National Park
	Activities: Elephant Show , Home stay , Hill tribe Trekking , Bamboo Rafting , Cruising along the River , Mountain Biking , Artificial Rock Climbing , Golf and Spa
	Shopping: Chiang Mai is the center of quality handicrafts. Visitors need merely visit the nearest city emporium or night market to purchase an extraordinary variety of antiques, silver jewelry, and embroidery, Thai silks and cottons, basketry, celadon, silver-ware, furniture, lacquer ware, woodcarvings and parasols.

	Chiang Rai: The northernmost province of Thailand is about 785 kilometers north of Bangkok. The province, which is located within the renowned Golden Triangle area where Myanmar, Laos and Thailand converge, is also known as the gateway to Myanmar, Laos and Southern China.
	Recommended Place: Kok River , Doi Mae Salong , Amphoe Mae Sai , Chaing Sean , The Hall of Opium, Golden Triangle Park , Doi Tung
	Activities: Chiang Rai is a travelers paradise endowed with abundant natural tourist attractions and antiquities; the province itself is evidence of past civilization. Attractions range from magnificent mountain scenery, ruins of ancient settlements, historic sites, Buddhist shrines and ethnic villages as the province is also home to several hill tribes who maintain fascinating lifestyles. For those interested in the natural side of Chiang Rai, jungle trekking is recommended along various trails.
	Shopping: Chiang Rai is rich in handicraft items such as hand-woven cotton materials, dresses and hilltribe silver ornaments, as well as wood-carving products. Agricultural products include lychee , tea, pineapples and other products from the royal projects.

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EVENTS & FESTIVALS:

The northern part of Thailand is the ancient land where the tradition and culture are different from other parts.
The eating pattern in the north, instead of sitting at the table, the northern people usually put all the dishes in the big bowl called ‘kan tok’ and sit altogether on the floor around the bowl. Basically, sticky rice is the main food. Almost of the cooking are well done and fried with oil.

Songkran Festival is held annually from 13 to 15 April. The 13^thof April is The Great Songkran day featuring the revered Phra Phutthasihing Buddha image parade around Chiang Mai town for bathing, sand pagoda forming, blessing of elders, and water splashing.
Yi Peng Festival is held annually on Loi Krathong day. It is a very interesting event of Chaing Mai. The festival features the release of lanterns into the sky to worship the gods. There are also fireworks, lantern contests, and beauty pageants.
Buatong Ban Festival or Blooming Mexican Sunflower Festival is held in November. See performances from hilltribes and visit the sunflower field, waterfalls and a sea of mist at Ban Hua Mae Kham, Amphoe Mae Fa Luang , Chaing Rai