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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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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Chiang Mai’s luxury hotels
Planning to really splash out, here’s our list of the city’s most comfortable and luxurious hotels...more
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Pre-book the most suitable and affordable hotel in Chiang Mai online
Posted: 8 October 2008, 9:34 am
Most of Chiang Mai’s first-time visitors simply select a good hotel establishment either through a travel shop or via the internet without doing some research to figure out what other opportunities are available. Sometimes this might turn out to be a big disappointment for travellers as when they arrive here to realise how much better [...] More
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