Chiang Mai
It is known as capital of Northern Thailand
and has a long history. The first reports of the city are in the wall built in 1296, despite the interior walls of the year 1800. For those who want to experience a different country of Thailand islands of white sand beaches and turquoise water, Chiang Mai is the perfect place. Full of temples and mountain landscape, it used to say that is in Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand which is the most genuine thai people. The city has a relaxed atmosphere and very different from frenetic Bangkok, everything becomes more calm and tranquility that is present in people who live there. Hotels in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai has over 100 Buddhist temples some of Burmese origin, also has mosques, Hindu temples, Sikh temples and a Christian church. It is a place where there is harmony between the different religions. The city has a long tradition of craftsmanship and it shows in the many shops and markets selling what are produced that way. The city has plenty of festivals throughout the year taking place in the area of the Ping River, the most important are the Winter Fair, the Songkran Water Festival, the Umbrella Flower Festival and Carnival. Chiang Mai is an excellent starting point for exploring the beauty of northern Thailand as Pai or Chiang Rai and also the Golden Triangle area in the same place where one can see three countries, in addition to Thailand, Laos and Myanmar. It is worthwhile to take a cruise on Ping River, visit the Night Bazaar and see Wat Phra That, one of the holiest temples of Thailand.
What to visit in Chiang Mai: Ping River; Night Bazaar; Wat Phra That; Songkran Water Festival; Umbrella Flower Festival; Carnival; Wat Chedi Luang; Wat Chiang Man; Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Centre;
Transports in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX): There are domestic and some international flights to Chiang Mai airport.
Buses and trains: There are buses and trains running to/from Bangkok.
Maps of Chiang Mai
Map of Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai on Map of Thailand