In this article you'll find a description of Ko Tarutao, one of Thailand's many hidden paradises, often overlooked by mainstream tourism.

Ko Tarutao, a lost paradise

In this article you will find good ideas for trekking in the mountains of northern Thailand.

The northern mountains, a paradise for trekkers

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The Khong Chiam region is still largely unaffected by tourism and, for those willing to explore it, offers spectacular scenery and the promise of peaceful days spent well away from the noise and chaos of the urban environment. With its waterfalls, cliffs and rock paintings, Pha Taem is the kind of place you simply never tire of exploring.

The magic of Pha Taem, north of Khong Chiam

Damnoen Saduak is a floating market that unfortunately has become too touristy and is no longer authentic.

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Are you ready for the trip of a lifetime? Travelling in an auto rickshaw will make you feel Bangkok, the hyperactive capital, buzz with life. Next step: the south of Thailand, which is even more charming… Bays, coves, bungalows on deserted beaches, clear water and colourful corals, underwater caves and rocks springing from the sea. Your journey to Thailand will allow you to experience the flavour of salty water, diving and blissful idleness.You will continue your journey north to Chiang Mai, where you will learn so much: there are so many cooking classes and massage courses to choose from. Later, you will take one of the most beautiful roads in the north, Chiang Maia Mae Hong Son, a journey brave travellers will take on two wheels. Between discovering misty, jungle-covered hillsides and villages nestled deep in splendid valleys: your stay in Thailand will be almost supernaturally beautiful.

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Kanchanaburi, in the west of the country, is a beautiful region visited mainly for the bridge on the River Kwai and for the national parks in the area.

Kanchanaburi

Situated to the east of Bangkok, Erawan is a national park that is best known for its turquoise blue waterfalls.

Erawan

Bang Pa In is a small village south of Ayutthaya Historical Park, mainly known and visited because of the royal summer palace located there.

Bang Pa In

Doï Suthep is a mountain next to the town of Chiang Mai, well-known for the temple on its summit and the royal gardens.

Doï Suthep

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If Chiang Mai is the place to go during your <a href="/thailand/">stay in Thailand</a>, then Doï Suthep is the same for anyone going through Chiang Mai. Doï Suthep is best known for its temple, but that's not all there is to see. The temple is worth it, even if its just to admire the faith of the numerous Thais who go there every day. Several times when I went there I saw young girls dancing in folk costume. If you go right to the summit of Doï Suthep, you will find the gardens of the royal palace of Bhubing. When following the recommended path for the visit I was very impressed by the bamboo given to the Queen which lines the route down into the distance.  For someone like me who lives in a hot, polluted town like Bangkok, a cool natural spot does me good. It's also good to know that Doï Suthep mountain is a national park. As I'm always interested to find out more, I discovered a stream where the Thais used to laze, then, a little further on, a waterfall, and finally another view of Chiang Mai, in calm natural surroundings!

Doï Suthep is a mountain next to the town of Chiang Mai, well-known for the temple on its summit and the royal gardens.

A bus takes you from Chiang Mai to Doï Suthep, it took about 30 minutes to get there, and you arrive at the foot of an enormous staircase framed with dragon's head balusters. Even before I got to the temple I was stunned by the richness of the decorations, real works of art! After leaving these sculptures behind a long climb awaited me before I got to the temple proper. From Doï Suthep the view over the town and surroundings was sublime and the temple was superb. Numerous statues of Buddha were dotted about all over the place. There were a lot of Thais who had come to pray and make offerings because it's still an important living site for them. When I got down from the hill I made the most of the temple's closeness to the forest to walk to the Huay Kaew waterfalls, a lovely place with very few people since most are happy to see the temple and then leave.

<a href="/thailand/">A stay in north Thailand</a> is unmissable and, while you are visiting Chiang Mai, don't miss the temple of Doï Suthep.

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