Tucked into Thailand’s mountainous north, the Golden Triangle offers a luxury holiday steeped in tradition – where hill-tribe heritage, regional cuisine and Lanna culture reveal a very different side to Thailand.
The Best of Northern Thailand
Its cuisine is more rustic and aromatic than the sweeter dishes of the south, shaped by Lanna traditions and Burmese influence. That heritage is also evident in the region’s temples – none more iconic than the serene hillside Wat Doi Suthep, gazing over Chiang Mai from its sacred mountain perch.
Long before tourism arrived, Chiang Mai was the heart of Thailand’s artisanal craftsmanship – famed for pottery, umbrellas, weaving, silverwork and intricate woodcarving. Today, the city has grown beyond the moated walls of the Old City, yet its historic centre remains a charming maze of boutique hotels, lantern-lit streets and ancient temples best explored on foot.
Chiang Rai, Thailand’s northernmost province, was once at the centre of the country’s opium trade. Today, it’s a peaceful riverside town and the gateway to the Golden Triangle – where the borders of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet. It’s a place for quiet reflection, riverside reading, and cultural immersion. Learn the art of elephant care from mahouts at the Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp, meet the region’s colourful hill-tribe communities, or cross the border to discover the surrounding highlands of Laos and Myanmar.
Tours & Trips to Northern Thailand
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