Thailand - Chiang Mai

Being the second largest city of Thailand, Chiang Mai, known as “Rose of the North”, is the center of North Thailand’s politics, economy and culture. Entirely different from the bustling capital city of Bangkok, the time-honored city of Chiang Mai is of mild temperament with cultural and natural wonderland with ethnic diversity, and has long attracted tourists for its concentration of what is unique and amazing of Thailand.

No soft sandbeach for killing time, no luxurious malls for crazy shopping, Chiang Mai is a city of laid-back, reverential and creative; it is dynamic and modern but with ancient Lanna character. Composed by the square moated, partially walled old city in the middle which houses hundreds of well-preserved ancient Buddhism temples, the boisterous new town surround the old city, and serene area of Mountain Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai is the right place to explore orthodox Thailand culture and history.

Just aimlessly wonder in the old city to encounter one of the ancient temples to worship the Buddha, take a traditional Thailand massage in a serene environment, ride an elephant and travel through the jungle in the surrounding mountains and rivers, climb the Doi Suthep Mountain to have a overlook of the city, or shop in the Sunday market and indulge in the delicious Thai food, Chiang Mai is your leisure city which will make your Thailand tour that memorable.  

Top things to do in Chiang Mai:
- Explore the ancient Lanna culture by visiting ancient temples to worship Buddha.
- Have a close contact with elephants by riding one of them to travel through jungles and brooks.
- Go to the Sunday market to pick up tourists souvenirs with inexpensive prices.
- Take a Thailand massage and SPA in one of those professional shops.
- Indulge your taste bud in delicious Chiang Mai snacks in night bazaar.