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A woman from the Karen Long Neck Tribe.

In our day tour to Chiang Rai (the White Temple), we managed to squeezed in a quick trip to a village where a Karen tribe resides. The Karen tribe are infamous for their long necks, resulting from a lifetime of wearing brass coil neck rings (that increase in quantity as they age). Not all women from this tribe wear the neck rings however, just a small subset of the tribe called the "Padaung" and there are different accounts as to why they wear these rings. Whatever the origin of the custom, one of the reasons why this tradition continues today is due to tourism. People from all over the world, intrigued by their custom, travel to one of the furthest cities in the north of Thailand just to see them (me included). I wished that I could stay longer and talk to the villagers but due to the tight schedule of the tour, we only managed to take photos of the villagers and buy some souvenirs.

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A woman from the Karen Long Neck Tribe.

In our day tour to Chiang Rai (the White Temple), we managed to squeezed in a quick trip to a village where a Karen tribe resides. The Karen tribe are infamous for their long necks, resulting from a lifetime of wearing brass coil neck rings (that increase in quantity as they age). Not all women from this tribe wear the neck rings however, just a small subset of the tribe called the "Padaung" and there are different accounts as to why they wear these rings. Whatever the origin of the custom, one of the reasons why this tradition continues today is due to tourism. People from all over the world, intrigued by their custom, travel to one of the furthest cities in the north of Thailand just to see them (me included). I wished that I could stay longer and talk to the villagers but due to the tight schedule of the tour, we only managed to take photos of the villagers and buy some souvenirs.

#karenvillage #karen #thailand #southeastasia #asia #travel #wanderlust #culture #people
Chiang Mai Elephant Friends

Chiang Mai Elephant Friends

3 out of 5
201 Moo.9 Mae Win Mae Wang Chiang Mai
De prijs is € 84 per nacht van 15 feb tot 16 feb
€ 84
15 feb - 16 feb
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Verblijf bij dit hotel in Mae Wang. Geniet van gratis ontbijt, gratis wifi en gratis parkeerplaatsen.
9,4/10 Exceptional! (91 beoordelingen)
10/10 recommend this stay

Beoordeeld op 29 jan 2026

Chiang Mai Elephant Friends
Thai Thani Loft & Life Lamphun

Thai Thani Loft & Life Lamphun

3 out of 5
182/103-104, M.4 Tombon Pasak Lamphun Lamphun
Verblijf bij dit hotel in Lamphun. Geniet van gratis wifi, gratis parkeerplaatsen en roomservice. De populaire attracties Chaem Fa Shopping Mall and Major Cineplex ...
8,6/10 Excellent! (8 beoordelingen)
Top
Geweldige receptie. Zeer mooie, nieuwe kamer. Gewoonweg top.

Beoordeeld op 3 aug 2018

Thai Thani Loft & Life Lamphun
Chai Lai Mountain

Chai Lai Mountain

2.5 out of 5
Maesapok Village 172 m Mae Wang Chiang Mai
Verblijf bij dit pension in Mae Wang. Geniet van gratis ontbijt, gratis parkeerplaatsen en dagelijkse schoonmaakservice.
9,8/10 Exceptional! (11 beoordelingen)
Mooie locatie
Prachtige locatie. Goed restaurant. Accommodatie is basic maar prima. Alleen jammer dat de honden je wakker blaffen smacht

Beoordeeld op 17 aug 2024

Chai Lai Mountain
Laagste prijs per nacht gevonden in de afgelopen 24 uur op basis van een verblijf van 1 nacht voor 2 volwassenen. Prijzen en beschikbaarheid kunnen altijd wijzigen. Mogelijk gelden er extra voorwaarden.
KumJawJomKaew

KumJawJomKaew

2 out of 5
4 Vankam Street Lamphun Lamphun
Verblijf bij deze residentie in Lamphun. Geniet van gratis wifi, gratis parkeerplaatsen en een tuin. De populaire attracties Hariphunchai Nationaal Museum en ...
8,2/10 Very Good! (7 beoordelingen)
Like the quiet and friendly service feel like staying with family

Beoordeeld op 24 feb 2025

KumJawJomKaew
Paradise Resort at Lamphun

Paradise Resort at Lamphun

Amphor Muang Lamphun Lamphun
Verblijf bij dit appartement in Lamphun. De populaire attracties Chaem Fa Shopping Mall and Major Cineplex en Phra Nang Chamathewi Monument bevinden zich ...
Paradise Resort at Lamphun
Simple Wooden Bungalows in the mountains of Chiang Mai Province

Simple Wooden Bungalows in the mountains of Chiang Mai Province

Mae Win จ.เชียงใหม่
Verblijf bij dit vakantiehuis in Mae Wang. Geniet van gratis ontbijt, een tuin en een wasserij. De populaire attractie Wachirathan-waterval bevindt zich ...
Simple Wooden Bungalows in the mountains of Chiang Mai Province
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