Visit Chiang Mai
- Music
- Museums
- Nature, Adventure & Sport
Chiang Mai: How to get there?
One hour by plane from Bangkok
Chiang Mai: See when to go?
Ideally from October to March
Chiang Mai: For how long?
3 to 5 days
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Ancient capital of the kingdom of Lanna, Chiang Mai is "the Rose of the North", famous for its mountains and the tribal villages which encircle it.
Chiang Mai: What to see nearby?
What our travellers think of their stay
Chiang Mai is known as the 'Rose of the North,' and it's the point of departure for all the excursions you'll be looking forward to in Northern Thailand. In short, it's somewhere you absolutely must visit if you want to experience the 'real' Thailand.
My suggestion
Plan to spend at least one weekend there if you want to see the Saturday and Sunday markets, which are both held at night and are very busy, with good reason.
Ancient capital of the kingdom of Lanna, Chiang Mai is "the Rose of the North", famous for its mountains and the tribal villages which encircle it.
My suggestion
You'll need to get up early to see the morning ritual of the monks walking round the temples so that the locals can give them offerings, including their meals for the day.
Chiang Mai is the capital of Northern Thailand.
My suggestion
Take some time to go for a wander around the night market!
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