Northern Thailand’s Ancient Traditions and Cultures come Alive with Exotissimo Travel

Sept. 20, 2011 - PRLog -- The true colors of Northern Thailand are revealed with Exotissimo’s Lanna Village Experience tour. With the leading tour management company, travelers will truly embrace the Lanna culture as well as assimilate themselves with the local hilltribes and their unique generations-old culture.

The journey starts at Northern Thailand’s most revered temple, Doi Suthep, located high up in the mountain of the same name. After absorbing the grace and culture of the place, travelers will then get to try the area’s distinctive coffee at a nearby plantation.

The true journey and traditional absorption begins, with a visit to Chang Khien. The village is home to the White Hmongs, who still adorn their traditional dress and practice customs dating back from years ago. Later in the afternoon, travelers will visit Lisu Lodge, a cabin in the countryside, home to the proud Lisu people. After a tour of the village and meeting the shaman, Guests will enjoy a traditional evening performance.

The next stop is Phrao, a Lanna village. Here, travelers will truly absorb the local ambiance. After changing into their clothes, guests will help prepare dinner with the villagers and enjoy the meal together with them.

“An experience up here in Northern Thailand amongst some of Asia’s most traditional people will surely open some eyes,” said Soonie Wattanahongsiri, Product Manager of Exotissimo Thailand. “Combine that with some outdoor experience and you’ll surely get a true depiction of the region.”

At Phrao, guests will have ample time to discover the serene outdoors and authentic Thai countryside lifestyle. Activities include biking along rural roads to the morning market, visiting a local farm, making an offering at a temple, basking in a verdant garden and concluding with an optional herbal steam bath or massage.

More information of the tour can be seen at: http://www.exotissimo.com/travel/thailand/tours/lanna-vil....

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