The North of Thailand, formerly the area of the powerful Kingdom of Lanna with Chiang Mai as its captal, has long been described as the land of beautiful mountains with colourful changing seasons, and the land of friendly, courteous and graceful people with their own unique traditions, languages, arts, architectures and lifestyles. All cities of the North except Mae Hong Sorn, have very long histories dating back to thirteenth century, possess beautiful festivals. Furthermore, there are several hilltribes dwelling on the high mountains.