Happy long weekend and northern Thailand travel season!

Have you ever felt like there are no more places to visit?

It's like, I've been here, I've been there, it's all starting to feel the same. But that was before I started thinking about it.

Pack your bags, no matter how far north, south, east, or west you want to go.

But this time it's different... We scrolled down and down and saw the word "Li".

The name sounds familiar, but I've never been there.

Plus, it's a small town in northern Thailand.

But it's so far away, hence the title of the post - Ten Thousand Miles "Li" -

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This time we chose to travel by car, which took about 8-9 hours.

It might be tiring and long, but honestly, we wanted to enjoy the scenery along the way.

So we had to put up with it, plus we knew we were going to be late for our trip, the tickets were all sold out.

We drove out of Bangkok on Saturday morning, heading straight to Nakhon Sawan Province.

Cutting through Kamphaeng Phet, Tak, Lampang, and Lamphun provinces.

There was a little rain along the way, just what we wanted.

We wanted a kind of forest, wet atmosphere, how about that? We got what we wanted.

We did a little research before going, especially about accommodation. If you're planning a trip to Li, I highly recommend "Baan Pailin Resort." The name is simple and Thai-style.

You can check out their page here: https://www.facebook.com/baanpailyn/

We also found out that the resort is named after the owner.

Initially, we were worried that it would be difficult to find decent accommodation in a small town.

However, that wasn't the case at all. We believe "Baan Pailin Resort" is the best accommodation option in Li.

The resort welcomes you as soon as you enter Li town.

The overall design incorporates Thai and Northern Thai elements, using old wooden pillars and the popular exposed concrete walls.

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Let's go sit on the balcony.

This place must be better than others with this. It's amazing. Normally, to see this kind of view, you have to get dressed and walk up the hill.

But here, just walk out onto the balcony and you can experience nature.

Hold a cup of coffee or warm tea, sip it while enjoying the view, for less than 1,000 baht.

Come on, I want you to try it.

Surrounded by lush greenery, the area boasts a tranquil atmosphere. The abundance of trees creates a natural barrier, enveloping both the front and back of the property. Nature enthusiasts will undoubtedly find solace in this serene environment.

As mentioned earlier, traditional Thai attire, particularly from the northern region, is customary here. Expect to encounter intricate wood carvings and antique artifacts, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the area.

After a short break to recharge, we decided to search for some tourist attractions. Since we hadn't done any research beforehand, we were improvising on the spot. We came across a viewpoint overlooking the town of Li. However, we realized a little too late that we had arrived quite late in the evening. The place was deserted, with both the monks and children preparing to leave for the day. We politely raised our hands in a wai, the traditional Thai greeting, and pointed upwards, requesting permission to climb to the top. We found ourselves standing on the viewpoint, completely alone, as if the entire city of Lamphun was ours. The view was breathtaking, as you can see from the photos.

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The photographer was hesitant to take photos at the scenic spot, fearing that it would be disrespectful to the location. The photos may not appear dark due to the long shutter speed used.

It was time to return and take some photos around the accommodation.

The photographer enjoys taking photos of lights at night, even though they may not be particularly skilled at it.

They are captivated by this type of photography because it differs from the reality they perceive.

The details and lines of the light appear enticing, encouraging the photographer to keep the shutter open for extended periods.

The star photos were taken from the balcony behind the room. Even though the location was not very dark, the stars were still clearly visible.

The next morning, we had breakfast at "Cafe de Lin" located within "Baan Pailin Resort". It's a small family-run cafe with coffee, cakes, and a few savory dishes. I felt a bit sorry for the owner because it was a long weekend and they were busy. We ordered a plate of rice with coffee and cake, as usual. Although the shop is small, the taste is not small at all.

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The next check-in point is Khao Luang Waterfall, located within Mae Ping National Park.

After researching last night, we concluded that it was beautiful, but some people warned us that it was closed and we might not be able to enter.

We ignored the warnings and decided to go for it anyway.

After passing the park headquarters for about 10-15 km, the place seemed as quiet as they had warned.

An officer approached us, and we politely greeted him while pointing to the waterfall.

The officer was kind enough to allow us to take pictures, but we were not allowed to swim as there was no one to supervise.

From the entrance, it was about a 500-meter walk to the waterfall, which was quite tiring.

But then again, it felt like we were the only ones in the whole of Lamphun, as we visited during the closed season.

It was quite private, which was nice, as we didn't have to worry about capturing Chinese tourists in our photos.

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After leaving here, our good luck seemed to run out.

We drove to the reservoir, but due to the road conditions, the off-season, and our low-riding car, we had a minor accident. We managed to get through it, but it did dampen our spirits a bit.

Our trip to Lamphun ended a bit rough, and we didn't take any more pictures after that.

But the pictures we did take captured many beautiful memories. We found the lush, wet forests we were looking for, complete with the damp rain we craved.

Thank you, Li district, for preserving this raw, untouched tourism experience.

Thank you, Baan Pailin Resort, for being both a comfortable place to stay and a beautiful place to visit.

Thank you to the time, place, and people who kindly shared the stunning scenery with us.

And thank you to our good luck, which didn't completely abandon us and allowed us to return safely to write this review.

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