More pastoral than it’s increasingly metropolitan neighbor of Chiang Mai, this northernmost province of Thailand has plenty to offer to travelers who want to escape to the solitude of nature while still having access to five-star luxury amenities.

Accessible only by riverboat amid exotic bamboo jungles of the legendary Golden Triangle, a one-of-a kind experience awaits at Four Seasons Tented Camp (www.fourseasons.com/goldentriangle). With just 15 tented accommodations, exclusive three or four-night adventures—from elephant mahout training to Golden Triangle excursions—are offered, chock-full of distinctive experiences, such as formal campfire dinners and riverside drinks in the stilt-top bar, right down to hand hammered copper bathtubs in exquisitely appointed canvas-topped rooms.

Nestled in the small area of Mae Chan outside Chiang Rai main city, the Phu Chaisai Resort and Spa is the perfect place to rejuvenate and relax amidst the breath taking landscape and exotic culture of Chiang Rai. The Pool Villas with their gorgeous furniture, domed teak-leaf roofs, and their four-poster beds with sweeping views. There are also Honeymoon Suites tucked into the most secluded niches of the gardens. They are similarly stylish, with teak roofs, woodpatterned flooring, and an outdoor bath tickled by exotic red flowers.

A tranquil and natural location ideal for a river resort and spa, the Legend Chiang Rai is located on the Mae Kok River, secluded from the city and within a walking distance from the city center. The immediate environment is relatively undeveloped with the property giving a panoramic view of the nearby hills and mountains. Decorated in a simple, yet modern style, The Legend fuses together comfort and class with it modern Asian decor.

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