The Most Culturally Significant City In Northern Thailand...

CHIANG MAI,THAILAND

Wat Phantao

Chiang Mai means "new city" and was so-named because it was the new capital, founded in 1296. In recent years, Chiang Mai has become an increasingly modern city and has been attracting over 5 million visitors each year, of which between 1.4 million and 2 million are foreign tourists and it is now the most important city of north Thailand, Chiang Mai is one place where there is something for everyone. 


At a distance of 435 miles from Bangkok, the city attracts about 5 million visitors every year. So there is no reason why one should not come to this beautiful city. Thailand is popular for its glittering nightlife but the place has much more to offer. The city is very religious and celebrates many festivals and events. There is a number of tours to witness the wildlife and enjoy photography.

Huai Tueng Thao Lake

Staying  in Chiang Mai
This shining city of Thailand has the best facilities in accommodation. The hotels in the city are both elite as well as economical. The Siripanna Grand Resort & Villa is very popular among the tourists and also the most recommended. It offers great food and view and the staff is very friendly. It is fully booked in the tourist season; so to stay here an early booking should be preferred. And for those who can spend more, there is the Rimping Village which is beautiful and also the most exclusive hotel of the city. There are many more options to choose from.

Eating in Chiang Mai
The food of this part of Thailand is amazing. There are so many restaurants which offer mouth watering food. The food here is as exclusive as the country and delicious. There are large numbers of restaurants in the city as lots of tourists come here. Some of the very popular restaurants are The Good News Restaurant, The House Restaurant or The Antique Restaurant.

Chiang Mai night market

Vacationing in Chiang Mai
A holiday in the city means a whole new experience for those who think Thailand is just about nightlife. Various tours like the Elephant Jungle Trek and Ping River Rafting Tour or the Temples Half-Day Tour take the traveler to its magnificent wildlife for which Thailand is famous in the whole world. The events like the Yipeng Loi and Krathong Festivals attract a lot of tourists every year. 

Even the Ping River Festival is held as a tribute to River God and shows the religious side of the city. It is not at all difficult to travel in the city as all means of transport are available. One can travel by air or by train but a private taxi can be trusted the most. Of course, when in the city one can go for the best of movies and parties and have a blast!



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