Being one of Thailand's most popular destinations, Chiang Mai has experienced explosive growth and has nearly become a metropolis. Nevertheless, what really attracts many tourists to visit Chiang Mai are not its convenience and modern lifestyle, but the charm of local people, the traditional heritage, the unique culture, and the striking nature. For tourists, the city also has various kinds of activities to offer, ranging from soft activities like city tours and shopping to adventure activities like trekking, water rafting, and mountain biking.
Getting Chiang Mai
There are several daily flights, buses, and trains operating between Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Express and rapid trains leave for Chiang Mai from Bangkok's Hua Lamphong Station.
Song Taew or red mini-bus is the most common means of transportation in town adn the fare is negotiable. Other choices of transportation are metered taxis, rental cars, and bicycles.
Top Attractions
Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep on top of Doi Suthep Mountain, overlooking the panoramic views of the city and Mae Ping River
Wat Phra Singh, Chiang Mai's most visited Buddhist temple
Wat Chedi Luang, a huge temple complex, which includes a large Lanna style chedi that was partically destroyed.
Doi Inthanon National Park, the 1,005 square-km park covering Thailand's highest mountain (2,565 meters above sea level).
Elephant Safari
Shopping Spots
Night Bazaar, Weekend Market, Baan Tawai (Chiang Mai's Thai antique and wood carving center), Wualai Walking Street, Bor Sang Village.
Nightlife
Along Mae Ping River and Nimmanheimin Road
Currency : Baht
Time Zone : GMT/UTC +7
Top Attractions
Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep on top of Doi Suthep Mountain, overlooking the panoramic views of the city and Mae Ping River
Wat Phra Singh, Chiang Mai's most visited Buddhist temple
Wat Chedi Luang, a huge temple complex, which includes a large Lanna style chedi that was partically destroyed.
Doi Inthanon National Park, the 1,005 square-km park covering Thailand's highest mountain (2,565 meters above sea level).
Elephant Safari
Shopping Spots
Night Bazaar, Weekend Market, Baan Tawai (Chiang Mai's Thai antique and wood carving center), Wualai Walking Street, Bor Sang Village.
Nightlife
Along Mae Ping River and Nimmanheimin Road
Currency : Baht
Time Zone : GMT/UTC +7
