The land of the giraffe women as polish explorer Vitold De Golish called it. Lies in eastern Burma plateau Dimpled by terraced, paddy-filled valley. Here lives Padang , atribe of about 7000 membes. Legend claims that the brass rings protect the women from tiger bites. But actually the practice of waring them helps maintain individual and tribal indentity. Rings worn on arms and legs may weigh a women Down with and additional 30 pounds of brass. Since leg Coils hamper walking. The women waddle. Constraines from Drinking in the usal head-back position , a ring wearer Leans forward to sip through a straw. And the voices of wearer, wrote British journalist, sound as if they were speaking up the shaft of a well.

Depart from the hotel at 7.00 – 7.30 am Drive along the road no. 118 to Chiang Rai province The first stop will be made at the hot sping in Mae ka-chan village. Continued to White temple or Silver temple built by Mr.Chaleunchai Kositpipat, the great artist of Thailand that present his unique art and idea about the Buddism. Then visit the golden triangle area where once used to be the opium trade area. Lunch in the local restaurant. After lunch continue to Mae Sai , the northern most point of Thailand where you can see the border between Thailand and Burma. Before returning back to Chang Mai , visit Yao tribe who immigrated from southern part of China and Akha tribe who immigrated from Tibet. Special offer to visit the Long neck tribe or Padong people who still keep their tradition to wear the brass ring round the necks. See their life style and their craft.