Located in Chiang Mai, the Mae Ping River is one of the two rivers that branch off from the Chao Phraya River. The river originates in Huai Nam Dang National Park and flows through Mae Ping National Park. There is an abundance of river cruises on boats. Guests can opt for a usual cruise or can have dinner, breakfast or lunch on the river on certain boats. Various tour guides manoeuvre through a large number of boats on the river and guests can view how the locals fish and sometimes live on the river. Various tours pass various monuments that were built on the river and guests can experience the life of the native people.