13 magical places in Thailand that you did not know about.

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We found unusual and little-known places in Thailand for you — from the small & Fuji Mountains & raquo; in the province of Lei to the Emerald Lake in Krabi

Falling leaves in Phu Kradueng National Park

The fiery-red foliage in Phu Kradueng Park resembles frames from classic Japanese films. Now a hard samurai will come out from behind a tree and cut a falling leaf by katana or read a brilliant hockey ... You can see this magic in the first days of November.

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Pha Chor Canyon in Chiang Mai

An hour and a half from Chiang Mai — and you get to another planet. About this impression produces a canyon Pha Chor. Its 150-meter steep walls are decorated with & laquo; drawings & raquo; — relics of the ancient riverbed of the Ping River. Be careful — under the soles of your shoes, the remains of a prehistoric monster can rest.

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Snow-white mountains in Chonburi

Oh, we're a little late! Until recently, the white mountains were known by the units ... until the local teenager took a couple of shots for his Instagram. Now this place was chosen by tourists and photographers, because the color and texture of the rocks are unique for Thailand. >Photo: stellarbalcony.com

Romantic pine forest in Mahongson

The Bo Kaeo Pine Tree Garden in the province of Mehongsong appeared in the 1960s as an experiment of ecologists. Here, they planted various species of coniferous trees to restore the forests of the North. Today, evergreen alleys have become a favorite place of Thai lovers — a kind of analogue of the Korean romantic island of Nami.

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Mountain stupas Wat Chalermprakiat Prajongklao Rachanusorn in Lampang

The temple was built in 2004 & ndash; 2015 years by the forces of monks and local residents. They raised the building materials in the mountains on their shoulders. At the very top of the work were conducted on narrow paths, where even without cargo it is difficult to pass. In short, this is not just a sanctuary, but a monument to the strength and perseverance of a person in achieving a goal.

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Sand dunes of Had Hong in Ubon Ratchathani

Feel the hot breath of the desert on the banks of the Mekong. Here in the dry season, from January to May, dunes appear that resemble the sands of the Sahara or the Gobi. The mini desert of Had Hong is located next to the magical Samphanbok cliffs, two hours drive from Ubon Ratchathani.

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Samphanbok magic cliffs in Ubon Ratchathani

The Samphanbok valley with bizarre niches and stone grottoes is best visited in the dry season when the water level is the lowest.

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The floating Lake Pan Ung in the Mehongsson

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Without leaving Thailand, you can find yourself in Switzerland, the Carpathians or on the Great Lakes of North America. Lake Ban Ung in the province of Mehongson is better to watch in the early morning, when the first rays of the sun break through the clouds of steam above the water.
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& laquo; Small China & raquo; Baan Rak Thai in Mahongson

The village of Baan Rak Thai became the home for the Chinese who fled communist power in China. The settlers brought with them the traditions, culture and way of life of the Celestial Empire. The village is surrounded by tea plantations, because a foggy morning can be found here with a cup of your favorite drink.

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Doi Mon Jong Hill in Chiang Mai

Height Doi Mon Jong — 1929 meters, but its slopes are a shallow meadow and the mountain is more like a picturesque hill. Here you can often meet artists at work on the landscape. The peak is located four hours drive from Chiang Mai.

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& laquo; Little Holland & raquo; in Chiang Rai

In January, on the streets of Chiang Rai, there is a large Flower and Music Festival. Florists prepare live stands from thousands of tulips, and musicians perform directly on the flower fields.