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Hill Tribe Children - Fiona Hunt - Northern Thailand

Northern Hill-tribe People

As I've mentioned in my introduction, I was already on VT for well over a year, things happened, I left and that was after a very full year of adding daily tips etc. So, now that I'm back, it's going to be a long slow process. Long because I've got other work to get done, but I'll put in my time here, wish me luck
This image was taken on the way up to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a beautiful Wat on top of a local mountain. These are hill tribe children coming out to be photographed for baht (local currency) their elaborate clothing is almost enough for the photo, and down in the city of Chiang Mai (Thailands second largest) you will find these people selling their wares on the streets and in restaurants and other places.

Wat Phra That Doi Sutthep - Fiona Hunt

When you do make it up to Chiang Mai, and I think everyone should, in this life-time. First take one of those tours to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, they take you into a hill-tribe village and allow you to photograph the people and also here you can purchase their handicrafts. Bring your sunglasses if the sun is shining (there's a good chance you will be blinded by the reflections off all the gold up there). The second time you go, if you decide once was not enough! You can hire a Songthao (pick-up truck with cover) to take you, or hire a motorbike, but get yourself a good map which they sell in Chiang Mai. The price is very resonable.

Wax and Incense - Chiang Mai

There are many Wats (or temples) in the city of Chiang Mai, and also the entire country of Thailand, that if your purpose is to make photograph's of these beautiful and very interesting structures, you won't be disapointed, there is always alot of detail to keep your interest.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Loved everything about Chiang Mai
Cons:Leaving, Leaving, Leaving.......etc..
In a nutshell:You will return, no doubt

Intro Updated Nov 26, 2006
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Comments (11)

cuppadamoksha Jan 1, 2008 at 9:20 PM Report Abuse

Thanks Randall, Awesome pics btw.. makes me wanna plan a trip to Thailand asap :)
JLBG Oct 15, 2006 at 7:36 PM Report Abuse

Wow, what beautiful photos! I like the way you travel.
youngpup Oct 13, 2006 at 11:56 AM Report Abuse

Fantastic photograph's! and, I agree with you about showing respect for the people there. We should all learn to do that wherever we are anyway.
iwys May 1, 2006 at 9:10 AM Report Abuse

What beautiful photos: such rich colours.
Martman Apr 12, 2006 at 9:24 PM Report Abuse

Spectacular Pictures. Thanks!
LoriPori Apr 12, 2006 at 4:18 AM Report Abuse

The images there are absolutely stunning. I would bring my picture camera and my digital and make good use of both.
NEILHALLIDYA Apr 10, 2006 at 4:47 AM Report Abuse

Informative pictures. Impressive page. Would like to go here one day.....
luckyzen Mar 6, 2006 at 9:35 AM Report Abuse

'just thanking you R@nd for dropping by my Home Page. I enjoyed your Thailand page!
ScubaCat Mar 1, 2006 at 3:54 PM Report Abuse

Oh Wow! You have captured another side of Thialand that I never knew. Look forward to viewing your other pics! Hopefully one day I'll get to visit there as well.
Yaqui Jan 24, 2006 at 2:45 PM Report Abuse

What lovely people and country! Thanks for sharing!