ocr: TRAVEL BU each with its own dis- tinctive culture and way oflife. The lowland nor- therners are noted as a gentle and hospitable people. In addition, the region abounds with natural attractions such as Shrine and Ban From left: The temple-topped mountain scenery, caves, waterfalls and lakes. Chiang, site of a mountainofDoiSuthep, onthe Other attractions include argain-nunting for local bronze-age cul- outskirts of ChiangMai; and tribal handicrafts in the ture dating back Halloween' Thai-style, in the bazaars and markets. more than 5,000 formof the Phi Ta Khon festival; Westem-style entertainme ...