Travel north from Chiang Mai then north from Pai and find yourself in the Shan Lands.
Green mountains and undulating hills hide tribal villages. Villages introduce you to Shan hospitality and some of the very best food in Asia. Colourful street stalls show you an unchanged way of life.
From Chiang Mai you can spend a day in the Shan Lands, but you’ll experience more by spending one or more nights. Accommodation is basic but highly authentic. Here you don’t visit a village but really spend time with the people and get involved with local life.
You can board a longtail boat and push deeper into rural Thailand, even venturing up to the Myanmar border. A local travel designer can tailor your trip further to visit Lisu, Lahu, Karen and Hmong people as well.
