What to See in Northern and Isaan Thailand

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Northern Thailand is home to four UNESCO-listed sites:

• Ban Chiang (1992):

• Khao Yai National Park (2005):

• Thung Yai and Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuaries (1991):

• Sukhothai and Associated Historic Sites (1991): These are the ruins of the ancient capital, Sukhothai, and two other locations from the same era: Si Satchanalai and Kamphaeng Phet.

Cities and Cultural Heritage

• Ban Chiang :

• Chiang Khan :

• Chiang Mai :

• Chiang Rai :

• Kamphaeng Phet :

• Khao Phra Wihan :

• Lampang :

• Mae Hong Son :

• Mae Sariang :

• Mukdahan :

• Nan :

• Nong Khai :

• Pai :

• Phanom Rung :

• Phimai :

• Phitsanulok :

• Phrae :

• Sakon Nakhon :

• Si Satchanalai :

• Sukhothai :

• Sukhothai Thani :

• Surin :

• That Phanom :

• Golden Triangle :

• Ubon Ratchathani :

• Udon Thani :

Natural Heritage

• Doi Inthanon National Park :

• Khao Yai National Park :

• Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park :

• Phu Kradueng National Park :

• Phu Ruea National Park :

• Phu Luang Wildlife Reserve :

• Thung Yai and Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuaries :