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Home to more than 300 temples, boundless natural beauty and mushrooming wildlife, Chiang Mai boasts of a number of tourist attractions. A city that has something special for each tourist, Chiang Mai will bowl you over with its diversity. Attractions of Chiang Mai will appeal to you, irrespective of your area of interest. If you are a nature lover, Chiang Mai has a number of wildlife reserves that showcase the myriad forms of flora and fauna thriving in the region. If you are interested in adventure, Chiang Mai has offers a choice of a number of activities like trekking, bird watching, mountain biking, bamboo rafting, et al. If you have come to Chiang Mai seeking rejuvenation, then spa resorts here will make your holiday extremely special and refreshing. There are numerous museums and archeological sites that offer tourists a deep insight into the history of Chiang Mai. The temples in this city are true exemplifications of people's beliefs and faith. Most of these temples are built in accordance with Buddhism. Wat Chedi Luang is one of the most popular Chiang Mai tourist attractions. This temple complex houses a large Lenna-style stupa that dates back to 1441. Wat Chiang Man has a stone slab inscription engraved in the year 1581. This temple also houses two images of Lord Buddha, enclosed in a glass cabinet. Doi Sutherp is a spectacular mountain range located in Chiang Mai. This range is home to a famous Buddhist temple. The Chiang Dao Caves are well-known tourist attractions of Chiang Mai, especially for adventurers. A set of five caves housing age-old images of Buddha, these caves are perfect for trekking and exploration. Bo Sang Umbrella Village is a handicraft center wherein you can shop for different kinds of umbrellas. Hand made by local artistes, these umbrellas come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. Other must-see tourist attractions in Chiang Mai are Doi Ang Khang, Mero Tribal Village, Wat Phra Singh, Chiang Mai Zoo and Night Safari, etc.
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