It would be difficult to find a city that reflects more of the country's diverse cultural heritage and modern aspirations than Chiang Mai. Founded in 1296, it was the capital of Lanna Thai and flourished as a major religious, cultural and trade centre until 1556. Chiang Mai now offers a wide variety of activities and entertainment and there are countless possibilities to enjoy your stay, including trekking amid wonderful mountain scenery, visiting hill tribes, elephant training centers, temples and cultural shows and fantastic opportunities for handicraft shopping and delicious food. 

Chiang Rai lies some 565m above the sea level and is the Northernmost Province of Thailand. The Mekong River makes its borders with Laos to the east and Myanmar to the west. In earlier times, Chiang Rai was predominantly known for the infamous opium region the "Golden Triangle". Chiang Rai is less cosmopolitic than its big sister Chiang Mai but also offers many possibilities for mountain treks, nature tours, visits to hill tribe villages, elephant rides, wild water rafting, mountain biking and other adventurous activities.

Founded in the 13th century as Thailand’s first capital, Sukhothai flourished from the mid-13th to the late 14th century and enjoyed a golden age under King Ramkhamhaeng. The religious art and architecture of the era are considered to be the most classic of Thai styles. The superb palaces, temples and monuments of this great city have been lovingly restored in Sukhothai Important sites inside the old city walls include: Wat Mahathat, Wat Sri Sawai, Wat Traphang Thong, Wat Sa Si and Wat Traphang Ngoen.