The Karen Hill tribes originally from Burma, started moving into Thailand in the 17th Century, the majority of the tribes can now be found in the Northern parts of Chiang Mai. The tribes have become one of the most popular tourist destinations or guided tours in Chiang Mai, the villages are one of the "Must Do" Chiang Mai adventures, you will have the opportunity to participate in one of the Karen rituals like the Lord of the Land and Water, or simply revel in the old and ancient traditions of this ancient culture.