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Chiang Mai is northern Thailand's largest province by area, combining the historic Lanna city of Chiang Mai with mountain districts, national parks, craft communities and rural valleys across 25 districts.
Explore areaChiang Rai is Thailand's northernmost province, combining Lanna culture, contemporary temple art, mountain landscapes and Mekong border country.
Explore areaKamphaeng Phet is a lower-northern province where a UNESCO-listed historic city, laterite temples, Ping River communities and forested national parks meet.
Explore areaLampang is a relaxed northern province known for Lanna temples, riverside heritage, horse-drawn carriages, ceramics, hot springs and forested mountain districts.
Explore areaLamphun is a compact northern province where the old Hariphunchai capital, revered temples, Yong textiles, longan country and Mae Ping forests sit just south of Chiang Mai.
Explore areaMae Hong Son is a province-level administrative area in Thailand.
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Northern Thailand including Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and mountain provinces.
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Currency: Thai baht (THB)