There’s a saying in the north of Thailand: "If you haven’t been to Doi Suthep, you haven’t truly been to Chiang Mai." That might sound dramatic—until you see it for yourself.

Imagine walking through a town that looks like it leapt straight out of a fairy tale book. Pastel-colored houses with wooden beams, narrow cobbled lanes, and serene canals reflect the charm of another era. Welcome to Colmar, a gem tucked in the Alsace region of France — and one of the most Instagrammed towns in the country.