35 Best Places to Visit in Thailand
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- 17 Mar 2022
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We divided this list into five regions, so if you already know what region you are heading to, you can simply click on the region below and it will take you to the best places to visit there.
So without further ado, here are our choices of the best places to visit in Thailand.
Northern Thailand
Chiang Mai
As conked out backpackers gently slumber in their beds, the sun gently begins to rise from the mountains and the monks mindfully make their way through the streets of Chiang Mai. There’s something magical in the waters here. We’re talking much more than the moat surrounding the crumbling old city walls. With around 300 temples in this one city dating back as far as 1296, one cannot help but feel a higher energy pulsating through this bustling ancient northern Thai beauty.
Everyone’s purpose for visiting Chiang Mai is different…and generously granted. Adventurers come here for riveting motorbike rides that they can take from here, twisting and turning through the lush green mountains along the Mae Hong Son Loop. Others come here to eat until their heart’s content. Chiang Mai is renowned for amazing vegetarian and vegan restaurants. If one wishes to dine in a different restaurant every day for the length of their stay; Chiang Mai lets you do just that. Hikers make their way up to the highest point of the city on Doi Suthep – A magical temple within itself, but also the perfect spot for a bird’s eye view.
If you’re looking for a powerful experience while in Chiang Mai, then you shouldn’t leave without getting a Sak Yant Tattoo. For this you’ll want to skip the typical tattoo shop and make sure yours is done by a monk or an ajarn so you get the full meaning and blessing. It is truly a one-of-a-kind experience that you’ll never forget.
Doi Inthanon National Park
Grab your camera and binoculars because you’re heading to the highest point in Thailand. Doi Inthanon, the highest mountain in Thailand, rises 2,565 meters above sea level and is located in Chiang Mai in Doi Inthanon National Park. The park itself is covered with beautiful, lush rain, mixed, and pine forests, and it has many highlights for the nature lovers. Obviously the summit will reward you with some of the best views you’ll ever see, and you can also enjoy waterfalls, hiking trails, and two chedis. You’ll find several waterfalls throughout the park, most of them are easily accessible, and one even has a campsite. The nature trails and gardens remain a fan favorite, and the park is even growing in popularity with birdwatchers. The two chedis, Phra Mahathat Naphamethanidon and Naphapholphumisiri, were built by the Royal Thai Air Force to pay tribute to the 60th birthdays of the king and queen, and are gorgeous places to stop and take some photos. With everything Doi Inthanon has to offer, you’ll never want to come down off of this mountaintop.
Chiang Dao
Chiang Dao is just a 90-minute motorbike or easy bus journey from Chiang Mai, so it’s perfect for long day trips from there, or even better, spending a few days in the area to really explore the region. There are so many things to do in Chiang Dao – climb Thailand’s third highest peak, walk the numerous lush nature trails, take 500 steps through the jungle up to Wat Tham Pha Plong, navigate cave tunnels, relax in natural hot springs and cool down under a cascade of waterfalls.
Chiang Dao is one of the best places to visit in Thailand for those who love the outdoors and prefer fewer tourists than the crowds found in nearby Chiang Mai and Pai. For now, Chiang Dao is a peaceful rural town with a spectacular back drop of beautiful limestone mountains.
Mae Sariang & Mae Hong Son
If you want to get off the beaten path and experience the real Thailand, the northern cities of Mae Sariang and Mae Hong Son are some of the best places to visit in Thailand. These two cities, located in the Mae Hong Son province, are home to a rich culture, great food and lively markets. The nearby mountains offer a wide range of activities, including hiking to local hill tribes, exploring caves and visiting waterfalls. While Mae Hong Son receives a few foreign tourists a day, Mae Sariang is virtually unknown to most travelers.
The best way to explore this beautiful region is by renting a bike and riding at your own pace. The Mae Hong Son Loop, with 600 km of roads and more than 4000 curves, is an epic journey that will take you through traditional villages, wild forests and unforgettable landscapes. You can complete it in four or five days, but you should seriously consider staying a few extra days to get the most out of this beautiful province. Read More…
