Chiang Mai Thailand travel guide & hotels
Thailand’s ‘Rose of the North’ welcomes visitors with an eclectic blend of history, culture, soft adventure, beautiful mountainous scenery and laid back charm. It also boasts some of the best value hospitality and shopping in Asia.
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Completely updated: November 2008
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SightseeingFrom 700-year old temples and the pretty moat, to cascading waterfalls and bustling markets, there’s a lot more to see in Chiang Mai than you thought...more |
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ActivitiesExperience the Asian jungle from the back of elephants or go trekking for days. Then there’s rafting, mountain biking, cooking courses, massage, shopping and sightseeing in Chiang Mai...more |
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EntertainmentWith hundreds of bars and cheap restaurants to choose from, you’re spoilt for choice, be sure to experience the unique Northern Khantoke evening...more |
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Day tripsSome of the best attractions in Chiang Mai are in the national parks and sites outside the city, hire a bike or sign up for tours and get the most out of your visit North...more |
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ShoppingGet your bargaining boots on and head for the famous Night Market, marvel at the handicrafts at Borsang and Baan Tawai or head for the malls and boutique shops...more |
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Northern ThailandChiang Mai is a perfect base to set out for the Golden Triangle, Mae Hong Son and Pai or some of the remote mountain villages of the North, be adventurous and hire a vehicle...more |
From five star Chiang Mai hotels at three star prices to hundreds of restaurants and quaint little bars, Chiang Mai is Thailand’s cheapest major tourist destination. Wander timeless lanes seeking out ancient temples, go trekking to remote hilltribe villages, disappear into the hotels spa for the afternoon, ride an elephant, take tours into the mountains or go shopping for delightful handicrafts. With the famous welcoming Thai smile it’s all covered here on Chiang Mai’s most comprehensive online tourist guide.
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White-water rafting in Chiang Mai
Posted: 28 June 2009, 8:59 pm
If you love to experience exciting adventurous outdoor activities, pack your bags and head to Chiang Mai in northern Thailand! Some of the country’s most exhilarating white-water rafting is provided by the Mae Tang River. A river rafting trip can navigate the gamut from a serene, tranquil floating trip, which gives participants the option to fully [...] More
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