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A woman from the Karen Long Neck Tribe. In our day tour to Chiang Rai (the White Temple), we managed to squeezed in a quick trip to a village where a Karen tribe resides. The Karen tribe are infamous for their long necks, resulting from a lifetime of wearing brass coil neck rings (that increase in quantity as they age). Not all women from this tribe wear the neck rings however, just a small subset of the tribe called the "Padaung" and there are different accounts as to why they wear these rings. Whatever the origin of the custom, one of the reasons why this tradition continues today is due to tourism. People from all over the world, intrigued by their custom, travel to one of the furthest cities in the north of Thailand just to see them (me included). I wished that I could stay longer and talk to the villagers but due to the tight schedule of the tour, we only managed to take photos of the villagers and buy some souvenirs. #karenvillage #karen #thailand #southeastasia #asia #travel #wanderlust #culture #people
Chiang Mai Elephant Friends

Chiang Mai Elephant Friends

3 out of 5
201 Moo.9 Mae Win Mae Wang Chiang Mai
The price is HK$569 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
HK$569
HK$683 total
13 Apr - 14 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Mae Wang. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (101 reviews)
Well kept facility and surrounding area. Side note- sliding glass doors are extremely clean so be careful not to run into them, although it did make for a good laugh.

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

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Thai Thani Loft & Life Lamphun

Thai Thani Loft & Life Lamphun

3 out of 5
182/103-104, M.4 Tombon Pasak Lamphun Lamphun
Stay at this hotel in Lamphun. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attraction Chaem Fa Shopping Mall and Major Cineplex is located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (8 reviews)
The Property is exactly as Advertised. The Staff are friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

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Chai Lai Mountain

Chai Lai Mountain

2.5 out of 5
Maesapok Village 172 m Mae Wang Chiang Mai
Stay at this guesthouse in Mae Wang. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and daily housekeeping.
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KumJawJomKaew

KumJawJomKaew

2 out of 5
4 Vankam Street Lamphun Lamphun
Stay at this residence in Lamphun. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Hariphunchai National Museum and Phra Nang Chamathewi Monument ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (7 reviews)
1 night stay, dated but clean. Good value

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2025

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Simple Wooden Bungalows in the mountains of Chiang Mai Province

Simple Wooden Bungalows in the mountains of Chiang Mai Province

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Stay at this holiday home in Mae Wang. Enjoy free breakfast, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attraction Wachirathan Waterfall is located nearby.
Simple Wooden Bungalows in the mountains of Chiang Mai Province
Paradise Resort at Lamphun

Paradise Resort at Lamphun

Amphor Muang Lamphun Lamphun
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two pagoda at the Inthanon mountain at sunset, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

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