Great selection of pictures from Chiang Mai sights, people, images and character

Pictures of Chiang Mai

We've selected a variety of pictures from Chiang Mai which indicate the character, sights and everyday life of our city. Select any one of these pictures for an instant slide show of photogenic Northern Thailand. These pictures of Chiang Mai represent the popular and the off-beat side of our home town and give you an idea what to expect when visiting.

Chiang Mai pictures Gallery Pictures on life in Northern Thailand

Alms round	Wat Doi Kham	Akha children
Songkran	Graceful ladies	Buddhist statues
Local house	Shopping	Night view
Our moat	Exploring	Sleepy city

Touring Northern Thailand is rewarding, especially if you are a photography enthusiast. The lush mountainous countryside and sleepy valleys offer some memorable scenes and vistas. Inhabited for at least 1000 years, the region has a traditional way of life with unique culture, and Northern Thailand and Chiang Mai provide unforgettable pictures from your travels.

Notes on photography in Thailand Thailand, and particularly Chiang Mai, is a photographer's delight. This city has more than 700 years of history and boasts stunning temples, ornately decorated with Buddhist icons and art. When taking pictures in Chiang Mai or Thailand, always be mindful of respectful objects, such as Buddhas and temple grounds. They may be photographed freely, but do not go trampling all over sacred objects. You can take pictures at will, the locals seldom mind, but it's polite to ask by simply saying 'Thai ruup dai mai krup (male), ka (female)'. Thais love taking pictures and their beloved King is a keen photographer. Often students and Thai tourists may ask you, the foreigner, to pose in with them in their pictures - please oblige.

Some shops will display signs saying 'No Photo' and the colourful, but impoverished hilltribe folk will usually insist on a small donation - 20 baht is a suitable gesture.