We left Siem Reap at 6am yesterday at the same route back to Bangkok to catch the 12 hours train ride north to Chiang Mai, backpackers’ paradise. Chiang Mai (meaning "new city") was funded in 1296, is the largest and most culturally significant city in northern Thailand, blessed with stunning natural beauty and unique indigenous cultural identity. After we wandered among historic ruins and admire exquisite temples within the city, we went to the thriving Sunday Market for its famous food stalls and picked some souvenirs. 
The day before yesterday we joined a day tour to experiencing elephant ride through the forest and trekked to Mae Se Waterfall with our guide. After a traditional Northern Thai lunch at a local village, we floating down Pine River for bamboo rafting which is relaxing and nostalgic. The local children have no fear when it comes to splashing tourists coming down the river. We were all wet, but it's was fun.
Yesterday an early morning tour drive through scenery from Chiang Mai by road along picturesque scenic routes pass the several beautiful northern mountains and valleys to the world famous “Golden Triangle” where the border lines of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet.
Activities we also joined around here are Thai massaging, Thai boxing show and of course, discovering fantastic temples, beautiful markets within the city.
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