I spent a night in an off-the-grid tiny house in northern Thailand. It was a perfect — but expensive — way to experience the area’s views and weather.

Chiang Mai is home to around 1.2 million people. The province is best known for being the capital of the ancient kingdom of northern Thailand, what locals call “Lanna.”

The province has its own language, culture, and cuisine that is distinct from those in central, eastern, and southern Thailand. More than 10.8 million tourists visited the province in 2019.

Chiang Mai is especially popular for its elephant sanctuaries, national park, and budding cannabis industry.