Chiang Mai Thailand

Chiang Mai Thailand

Chiang Mai is the fifth-largest city in Thailand. Bounded by mountains and lush countryside, Chiang Mai has a population of 1,670,000. This city is the gateway to Northern Thailand. Set on the Ping River which is parted of Chao Phraya River, Chiang Mai was founded by King Mengrai. It is about 700 kilometers from north of Bangkok.


Places to Visit in Chiang Mai:

• Buddhist Temples
• Wat Chiang Mun (oldest temple in the city.)
• Wat Phra Jao Mengrai (a secluded wooden temple)
• Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Center
• Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep (this temple is known for its Golden plated Chedi)
• Wat Oo-Mong (an ancient temple outside Chiang Mai)
• Wat Chedi Luang ( ruins of an ancient Pagoda in the canter of Chiang Mai)
• Hilltribe Research Institute Museum
• Wat Phra Singh (this famous temple holds Phra Singh image.)
• Wat Phra Jao Mengrai
• Bhuping Palace
• Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Center

The tourists can also take part in traditional festivals of Thailand to complete the Chiang Mai experience. Some of the festivals are Chiang Mai Flower Festival, Bo Sang Umbrella & Sankampang Handicrafts Festival, Loi Krathong Festival and Orchid Fair.

Things to do in Chiang Mai:

• You can either enjoy Muay Thai (Thai Boxing) tournaments at the Kawila Boxing Stadium or learn Thai Boxing at Lanna Muay Thai.
• You can trek around Chiang Mai's hilly terrain, go rafting on the Maetang River or simply explore Chiang Mai through motorcycle.
• Relax with various massage treatments or learn to cook Thai delicacies.
• Indulge in any sport you like golf, horse riding, adventure sports, ballooning or tennis
• You can also take part in adventurous activities like elephant riding, rock climbing, rafting, river cruising and rainforest canopy tours.

Language spoken:
Kham Muang or Northern Thai or Lanna.

Getting to Chiang Mai

You can reach Chiang Mai by rail, road or air. Travelling by air is the fastest way to reach Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai International Airport is the main airport of the city. It is served by major airline companies like Air Asia, Bangkok Airways, Silk Air and Thai Airways.

There are many trains running from Bangkok's Hualamphong station to Chiang Mai. It is 12 hours train journey to Chiang Mai from Bangkok. Number of buses ply between Bangkok and Chiang Mai. One can catch a bus to Chiang Mai from Bangkok's northern Bus Terminal. One will require approximately 9 hours by road to reach Chiang Mai from Bangkok. You can commute throughout the city by tuk-tuk or samlor, taxi, bus, motorcycle and songthaew.

Shopping in Chiang Mai
Besides the two large shopping malls, Airport Plaza and Central Kad Suan Keaw, Chiang Mai has famous Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, Sunday Market, Saturday Market and Warorot Market. You can purchase watches, handbags, and designer label clothing, herbs and spices and handicraft items in Chiang Mai.

Wining and Dining in Chiang Mai:
There are several night clubs, bars, pubs and restaurants scattered throughout the city of Chiang Mai. For your convenience few are listed below:

• Number One
• Galae Garden Restaurant
• Le Grand Lanna Garden Restaurant,
• Muan Baan
• Brick Road Cafe
• Woody's Fine Fast Food

Accommodation in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai has many accommodation types. The city has guesthouses, mid-range hotel and deluxe hotel. Some of them are Backpacker House.

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