Destination Overview
The Northern Thailand Adventure and beyond
Introducing Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is the capital of Northern Thailand lying about 700 km from Bangkok. It’s nestled between the mountains of Doi Suthep and Doi Intanon and its center is surrounded by a walled Moat, which will give you a really close up feeling of the history of Thailand. Within the walled moat there are many temples, which offer you a reminder of the ancient history of Thailand and particularly the Kingdom of Lanna, which Chiang Mai used to belong to.
It’s a laid back and friendly city where locals will welcome you with their northern hospitality. Travel a few hours north and you pass through the breath taking countryside of the northern provinces to reach places like, Chiang Dao, Pai, Mai Hong Song and Chiang Rai. Pai offers you the retreat and the scenery you have been looking for. Chiang Mai is also a great jumping off point to enter the Kingdoms of Laos and Myanmar.
The local Northern Thailand cuisine is excellent, with local specialties of Kow Soy and fantastic street foods, which are all must try foods. Chiang Mai’s laid-back feeling, and easy access to the countryside, where rice paddies make up the backdrop, makes it a great place to hang out and meet people.
The coffee shops and restaurants offer you a creative and relaxed way to spend the day and local food is always just a few minutes away. Chiang Mai has many different places to hang out from the excellent coffee shops and restaurants of Nimaheiman Road to bars and traveller guesthouses in the center of town. Hire a bicycle and take your time discovering an idyllic part of Thailand or spend the day at the Sunday market where you will find some special local souvenirs to keep.
Chiang Mai and the Northern Provinces promise an unforgettable experience and great starting point for further adventure. Imagine that just a few hours away lie some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Thailand has it all and visiting the mountains of the north and the beaches in the south will give you an experience of a lifetime.
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