A 600 km loop out of Chiang Mai through the mountains near the Myanmar border — famous for its official curve count (1,864) and misty valley towns, ending back where it started.
Loop start and end — most people drive it counter-clockwise via Pai first.
A laid-back mountain town that's become a stop in its own right, with a canyon and hot springs nearby.
Misty valleys and a lake-side temple, Wat Chong Kham, right in the town center.
A quieter riverside town on the way back — far fewer tourists than Pai.
The final stretch drops out of the mountains back into the Chiang Mai valley, closing the loop.