The Karen village of Ruammit, on the banks of Nam Mae Kok (Mae Kok River) is not the only hilltribe settlement in the area. Clustered on its outskirts are communities of Lahu, Lisu and Akha. Despite its mountainous location, it is quite different to the adjacent towns of Baan Thaton and Doi Mae Salong. As an old village, Ruammit is famous for its elephants, with a long tradition of elephant training and logging and it remains distinctly Karen. The Karen village retains its traditional culture and customs, and along with the elephant camp has become one of the major tourist attractions both on the Nam Mae Kok and within the Chiang Rai Province. Ruammit is a 1-hour boat ride from the provincial capital of Chiang Rai province and boats depart at regular intervals from Chiang Rai pier. Ruammit is a favoured stop for elephant rides, a boat trip to Thaton, or as a destination in its own right. Mini-buses and songthaews ply the route from town at equally regular intervals.