These small canals going through Bangkok take you rto a completly different setting : very quiet, rural, almost out of time. You really have the the impression of having left the city.
This village a few kilometers from Chiang Mai is famous for its traditional umbrella making. Throughout the year, you can go there and visit the workshops to see all the stages of the confection...
which offers a beautiful view of the city and where you can see the contrast between modernity and the more fragile houses.
temple 8 km outside the city with many interesting or funny statues and decorations. It is particularly famous for its chariot shaped building pulled by two oxen
We are one week away from Chinese New Year (January 25th, 2020) and despite a lot of mail and detailed information requests from various Tourist Offices in several cities, I unfortunately did not get all the details that I would have liked...