I snapped these photos (see below) of Chiang Dao cave while on a very enjoyable Chiang Mai hill tribe tour. Chiang Dao cave is a cave system comprising a series of large caverns. Inside the cave, there are examples of Thai and Burmese Buddhas. The Burmese Buddhas, which were left in the cave after the […]
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Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep Temple Photos
Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep is 1,676 meters above sea level on top of Doi Suthep mountain, some 15 kilometers from Chiang Mai City. It dates back to the 13th century. Its importance as a place of worship and prominent mountaintop location make it Chiang Mai’s most visited tourist attraction. So popular is Wat Phrathat Doi […]
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There are many different hill tribe villages in Thailand, and if you visit Chiang Mai, you have the perfect opportunity to visit five or six villages on a hill tribe tour. I took these photos of Long Neck women at the first hill tribe village we visited on our tour.
Continue ReadingTrain 13 Bangkok To Chiang Mai
If you want to take the overnight sleeper train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, there are several options to choose from, including 1st class, 2nd class with AC, 2nd class with fan, and ladies only. We chose the #13 2nd class overnight train to Chiang Mai. What makes Train 13 one of the most popular […]
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