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Chiang Mai, marked by beautiful hills, lakes, waterfalls,
thick forests, is one of the most picturesque and scenic
tourist destinations in Thailand. Shopping, trekking
adventure, water sports, hiking and a vibrant nightlife
are something that adds flavor to holidaying here.
Overview: Chiang Mai is the second largest city in
Thailand and is a door to the northern part of the country.
The climate of Chiang Mai is generally cool and pleasant
between October and February making these month s ideal
for touring the city. The monsoon months are wet and
at best be avoided. The summers are hot and humid. Founded
in the year 1296, the city today has a mixed population
of about 170,000 people resding in a 4,506 sq km of
area.
Sightseeing: While touring in the 'Rose of the North'
as it is popularly known, Doi Saket, Chiang Dao Pai,
Soppong, Mai Solong , Chiang Saen and Mae Chaem are
some of the attractions which are a must see sights.
Things to Do: Chiang Mai offers lot of things to do
for tourists. Blessed by outstanding natural beauty,
the city has many sights in its immediate surroundings
that can be trekked to. Shopping is another way to keep
yourself busy. Enjoy the vibrant nightlife in the city
with countless bars and nightclubs scattered all over
the city.
Dining: Dining is an obsession in Chiang Mai. There
are endless restaurants and food joints spread all over
the city with food offerings ranging from Thai culinary
delights to top international cuisines. Coffee shops
have sprung up offering buffet breakfast lunch and dinner.
Accommodation: Chiang Mai provides international standard
accommodations that suit the style, need and budget
of different segments of tourist visiting the city at
different times of the year. Tourists are advised to
make prior booking of their favorite accommodation to
avoid the rush during peak season.
Useful Information: There are tourist information centers
which provide useful information about the place. A
section on Useful Information provides information on
health and safety measures, hospitals and transport.
Chiang is well connected by different means of transport
network that brings in tourist from all parts of the
city.
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