Northern Thailand Travel Guide
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Fodor's Thailand
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The vast, largely mountainous region of northern Thailand, about the size of the state of Kentucky, begins where the rice paddies and orchards of the Central Plains end; it encompases the forested countryside that rises to the craggy borders of Myanmar and Laos.
Northern Thailand Hotels
Northern Thailand has the full range of accommodation, from simple guesthouses to five-star resorts. Optimistic prognoses by Thailand's tourist authorities...read more
Northern Thailand Restaurants
Find the best Northern Thailand restaurants in every price category with our top picks.
Fodor's Choice
Things To Do in Northern Thailand
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Northern Thailand
- Book 4-Star Lanna Mantra Fr $51+/Nt Save with Expedia, $35/night less
- Explore Chiang Mai For Less! Book Fr $80+/Nt Save with Hotels.com, $773/night less
- Save 20% on this stay!: Ban Sabai Spa Village in May — $49 Save with Expedia, $10/night less
- 3-Star Baan Deva Montra Fr $54+/Nt — $54 Save with Hotels.com, $60/night less
- Book the Shewe Wana Boutique and Spa 3 Nts in May Fr $81+/Nt — $81 Expedia
Northern Thailand Experiences
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Natural Wonders: You don't have to venture far from Chiang Mai to see the region's natural beauty. You can hike to spectacular waterfalls and... Read more
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To most foodies, the north of Thailand is the country's most interesting culinary hotbed. The distinctive Laotian and Burmese influences, spicy... Read more
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The United States has its eagle. Britain acquired the lion. Thailand's symbolic animal is the elephant, which has played an enormous role in... Read more
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The Padaung tribe, a subdivision of the Karen, in Myanmar, is known primarily for its women, many of whom extend their necks to unbelievable... Read more
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On the full moon of the 12th lunar month, when the tides are at their highest and the moon at its brightest, the Thais head to the country's... Read more
News & Features
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News, Hotels
From the steamed cider aromas that hit you in the lobby to the local ingredients served in the restaurant,... Read more
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Trip Ideas
You might not expect to find yourself amongst wine grapes a mere 75 miles outside of New York City.... Read more
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Travel Tips
Summertime is practically synonymous with road trips.... Read more
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