Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Is Northern Thailand the most underrated part of Thailand? We definitely think so!
Here are some things you can't miss if you're visiting Northern Thailand in 2025:
1) Bucket list festivals in Chiang Mai
📍Loy Krathong (5 Nov 2025)
📍Yi Peng Lantern Festival (5 – 6 Nov 2025)
2) Adventurous activities
📍Pong Yang Jungle Coaster & Zipline, Chiang Mai
📍Paramotor Academy, Chiang Mai
3) Go on a road trip
📍Mon Jam
📍Ban Rak Thai
📍Pai Canyon
4) Reconnect with nature
📍98 Cozy Cafe Camping Garden
📍 Pang Oung Lake
📍Mae Ping National Park
5) Unique temples in Chiang Rai
📍Wat Rong Khun (White Temple)
📍Rong Suea Ten Temple (Blue Temple
📍Baan Dam Museum (Black Temple)
Psst, book your Northern Thailand trip now on the AirAsia MOVE app!
AirAsia flies from Singapore to both Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai via Bangkok from S$187*. *One-way, taxes included. Terms and travel periods apply
Is Northern Thailand the most underrated part of Thailand? We definitely think so!
Here are some things you can't miss if you're visiting Northern Thailand in 2025:
1) Bucket list festivals in Chiang Mai
📍Loy Krathong (5 Nov 2025)
📍Yi Peng Lantern Festival (5 – 6 Nov 2025)
2) Adventurous activities
📍Pong Yang Jungle Coaster & Zipline, Chiang Mai
📍Paramotor Academy, Chiang Mai
3) Go on a road trip
📍Mon Jam
📍Ban Rak Thai
📍Pai Canyon
4) Reconnect with nature
📍98 Cozy Cafe Camping Garden
📍 Pang Oung Lake
📍Mae Ping National Park
5) Unique temples in Chiang Rai
📍Wat Rong Khun (White Temple)
📍Rong Suea Ten Temple (Blue Temple
📍Baan Dam Museum (Black Temple)
Psst, book your Northern Thailand trip now on the AirAsia MOVE app!
AirAsia flies from Singapore to both Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai via Bangkok from S$187*. *One-way, taxes included. Terms and travel periods apply










![SAVE these solo-friendly things to do in Chongqing
SAVE these solo-friendly things to do in Chongqing
If youre visiting Chongqing alone and feel a little lost, start with these:
👉 Join in the Chongqing 打卡 (dá kǎ) culture
📍 Hongyadong, Liziba Station, Ciqikou Ancient Town and more
👉 Spend the night at a 24hr spa
📍 Golden Lakeside 24hr Spa 金色湖畔·温泉潮玩生活馆
👉 Feast on a solo mala hotpot in its origin city
📍 Hooloo Hotpot 西葫芦·小铜锅
👉 Go on a shopping spree
📍 Jiefangbei District 解放碑
👉 Catch the sunset at a cafe overlooking the Yangtze River
📍 MÁQÙE 麻雀 at Xia Hao Lane
Solo-travel doesnt have to be daunting, especially not in Chongqing. We always make sure we set up our payment wallet before going to China, so making payment there feels stress-free!
On this trip, @hojeechaa used Changi Pay — which can be used to scan Alipay and Alipay+ QR codes — available in majority of the stores. It was convenient to sign-up with Singpass (which is mandatory for a Liquid Account) and top-up with PayNow!
Aside from enjoying the instant 5% off per transaction with Alipay+ Travel Treats, she also avoided the 3% service fee for transactions above ¥200!
*Pro-tip: Use our code [THETRAVELINTERN] to sign up for a Liquid Account and get up to S$138 e-Vouchers when you spend overseas by 31 Dec 2025.
@ChangiAirport #ChangiPay
Edited by: @hojeechaa
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