Visit Chiang Mai, The Land of Temples

• Author: carmi
• Filed under: International Weekend Getaways, Tips and Advise, History & Culture, Resort Vacation, Asia & Australia, Vacation Destination
• Date: May 17,2008

If you open Thailand Travel Guide, you’ll find that in northwestern part of Thailand lies the old city of Chiang Mai which bounded by partial walls and moats. The recommended time to visit this lovely place is between October and April, as daily rain often washout the area in the other months.

Some great sights and places to go in Chiang Mai are Anusawari Sam Kasat (Bronze Sculpture), night safari, night bazaar (market), Tribal Museum, Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Centre, Th Phra Pokklao, etc. Chiang Mai’s temples (over 300) would probably exhaust you with its own charmed aura. Some people enjoy to spend sometimes in the city garden below a palm tree, either for a simple relaxation or to practice your Buddhist calm.

Bicycle is the most common vehicle to get around the city area. You’ll find this type of vehicle very cheap to hire, environmental friendly, and will give you chance for a workout. Saamláw (three-wheeled pedicabs), hordes of sawngthaew, túk-túk (three-wheeled motorised taxis) are another cheap alternatives for going around.

Never worries about accommodation in Chiangmai , as about 300 hotels and guesthouses are ready to serve and give its best staying experience for you. Homes that already converted into a simple guesthouse offer you great atmospheres which give you the unique Chiang Mai stay and living experiences.

Everybody who went to Chiang Mai would be agree that its one of the best place to find best restaurant in Thailand outside of Bangkok. Anusan Night Market for example, provides the best seafood and authentic Thai food. Most of them provide menu in English version.

As any other places in Thailand, bars, pubs, live music, cinemas, discos, and cultural show are common options to spend your night time and get entertained in Chiang Mai. It really depend on the venue that you’re choosing, the crowded can vary from locals, expats and backpackers.

Do not believe what I’m saying; prove it yourself by visiting Chiang Mai yourself