Chiang Mai
Situated in the north of Thailand, Chiang Mai Province
is full of natural beauty spots such as Doi-Suthep-Pui
National Park, Thap Lan National Park, Buak Hat Park and
dozens of inviting waterfalls, among which Huay Kaew falls,
Mae Sa Waterfall and Wachiratharn Waterfall should not
be missed. The area is also a great place for bird watching,
so make sure you bring your binoculars. The capital of
Chiang Mai Province is Chiang Mai city, which is the second
largest city in Thailand and forms the focus point for
travel to the north. Thousands of people visit Chiang
Mai every year, drawn by its rich culture, cool climate
and wide range of entertainment options. Chiang Mai boasts
over 300 temples, of which Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, situated
atop Doi Intanon – Thailand’s biggest mountain – is probably
the most famous. Other temples worth seeing include the
ancient Wat Chiang Man, Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang
and the tranquil forest temple of Wat U-Mong. The city
of Chiang Mai was founded by King Mengrai in 1296, and
a tribute to the great king can be seen in the Three Kings
Monument. Both the informative Chiang Mai City Art and
Cultural Center and the nearby Chiang Saen National Museum
are good places to discover more of the area’s interesting
history and you can take a course or use the facilities
at Chiang Mai University. Often referred to as the ‘Rose
of the North’, Chiang Mai is a great place to lose yourself
for a week or two. The Old City is a great place to explore,
where surprises wait around every corner, or why not go
on a cycling tour with the Chiang Mai Cycle Club. With
prices often markedly less than in Bangkok, Chiang Mai
is a great place to go shopping. Chiang Mai Night Bazaar
is world famous and definitely should not be missed. The
quaint umbrella village of Bo Sang makes a great place
for a day trip and Talat Warorot is a good place to buy
local produce, with prices to match. Chiang Mai is a good
place for self improvement and there are numerous courses
and classes available. This is a great place to cook up
a storm in a cookery class, and meditation courses always
prove popular, whilst the sporty can learn a new skill
at the Muay Thai Boxing Camp. The stunning local scenery
also provides a good backdrop for a range of sports such
as Chiang Mai Rock Climbing Adventures, and both Chiang
Mai Flying Club and Oriental Balloon Flights provide a
new perspective on the area.
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Locations in Northern Thailand:
Chiang Mai
Chiang Rai
Mae Hong Son
Sukhothai
Lumpang
Petchaboon
Phitsanulok
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