Chiang Mai, a highly entertaining tourist retreat

Posted by paul on May 6th, 2008 filed in Uncategorized

Wonderfully situated in the northern part of Thailand, the city of Chiang Mai is also known as “The Rose of the North” is surrounded by green tropical landscapes and cool mountains. Chiang Mai’s mesmerizing beauty will impress each first-time visitor and many of them come back for a second time or even more often.

Compared with other larger cities in the kingdom Chiang Mai boasts much more areas of natural beauty. Providing the main gateway to the north, throughout the year the city attracts a steady influx of tourists. The destination’s numerous varied attractions guarantee that nobody here will have a change developing a state of boredom!

The city’s hotels, resorts and guesthouses offer good value for money, while the comprehensive selection of Thai as well international restaurants serve very affordable priced dishes and beverages. Historic Chiang Mai simply offers an entertaining retreat to all types of travellers.

Chiang Mai enjoys an excellent reputation for boasting gorgeous nature attractions such as hot springs, awesome waterfalls, great mountains, lush jungles, and laid-back rural areas but also fascinating museums, stunning Buddhist temples, vibrant markets, enjoyable nightlife and well-stocked shopping malls. Accommodation can conveniently be found in each part of the city including the place’s tourist hot-spots.

Some of the highlights in this ancient city include: the Chiang Mai National Museum, Wat Chet Yot, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Tha Ton, Wat Phra Sing, Wat Chetawan, Chiang Mai Zoo with its two pandas, the Hilltribe Museum, the pulsating Night Bazaar and the atmospheric Somphet Market.

Attractions in the surrounding area feature: Bor Sang Umbrella Village, Doi Suthep Mountain Temple, Doi Pui Hilltribe Village, Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden, several elephant camps, orchid farms, Mae Sa Waterfall, Mae Klang Waterfall, San Kamphaeng Hot Springs and many more…

Chiang Mai online tourist guide 

Two of the most lively and fun-filled annual events are the Loi Krathong Festival and the extremely popular Songkran Festival. These festivals draw many participants coming from each part of the globe.

 

Loy Krathong Festival in the city of Chiang Mai

The more adventurous travellers will definitely appreciate exciting activities such as elephant riding, jungle trekking, white water rafting, mountain biking and bungee jumping, while the golf enthusiasts will be impressed by the several world-class courses.