Travel Photography Photos taken by allthai
We always help local hill tribe people in the villages we visit near Chiang Mai Thailand
2 Akha women in their traditional dress sowing beads into their clothes during our trek near Chiang Mai Thailand.
A beautiful Akha hill tribe home near Chiang Mai Thailand during our village trek.
Coming into the Akha hill tribe village near Chiang mai Thailand with great mountain views.
This Akha woman wanted to give us tamarind fruit during our village trek
One of the many hill tribe villages we visit during our treks in Chiang Mai province Thailand.
One of the villages we visit during our treks.
Going from Thaton to Chiang Rai by long tail boat.
riding the zip line between the trees hundreds of meters above the forest floor.
Standing on the swing bridge 200 feet above the ground in the forest.
This is the covered 2 bench pick up trunk known in Thailand as the Songteaw.
This is the way people are greeted in Thailand, with the "Wai"
Excellent fully furnished bungalows with air conditioning in a small town on the banks of a beautiful river surround with mountains in a fruit orchard is just one of the choices.
When you stay in your own bamboo home or bungalow in a hill tribe village they know that is your space. They will not bother you or burst into your home. You can visit them at your leisure and enjoy your privacy at the same time
Spending an evening in a hill tribe village is an excellent way to learn about the culture of the people in the village.
You will need to keep an eye on your baggage as everyone in the 2nd class car has their luggage exposed to others. Not much room for your bags either.
In 2nd class you will need to share the small toilet space and sink area with more than 40 persons.
The 1st class cabins are connecting so if you are a family you have a door you can open to the joining cabin.
many excllent Thai restaurant in Chiang Mai
One of the many talented craftspersons at the Chiang mai weekend market
The Sunday Market on Rachadamnergn Road in Chiang Mai Thailand
One of the many beautiful temples with craftpersons selling their wares.
For those looking for comfort and scenic beauty, visiting hill tribe villages but not wishing to stay in one, there are many options.
In 1st class you will have your own private cabin with 2 berths in each cabin.