There's beautiful scenery, great weather and delicious food but it's Chiang Mai people that make the strongest impressions and memories of the place. Below are some random images that are memorable of the city, the province and the Lanna kingdom
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A woman coffee farmer with a beautiful smile picking organic coffee beans.
Young men at a Chiang Mai temple festival receiving instruction on being ordained as monks. Thai boys traditionally ordain as a monk for a month or more before becoming an adult and earn merit for their mothers.
A typical sight in Chiang Mai. A father (or grandfather?) and young boy on the way home from school.
Two delightful hill tribe children of the White Hmong tribe in their village near Chiang Mai.
A Mahout and his elephant working in a tourist show near Chiang Mai.
A portrait of a beautiful mature Thai woman in a small village in Chiang Mai Province. She is standing outside of her house with a clothing line hanging in the background.
Two young monks at Suan Dok Temple in Chiang Mai. The large white Chedis hold the ashes of members of Northern Thailand's royal family.
A beautiful traditional Thai woman greeting visitors with the Wai. Her hair, makeup, dress, and jewelry are all authentic from Chiang Mai.