If you are planning a trip to Thailand, one of the best places to visit is Chiang Mai. This relaxed city is
popular with both tourists and natives of Thailand alike. Chiang Mai is the
Northern capital of Thailand and if full of opportunities to have fun. Chiang
Mai fun comes in many forms, whether you are looking for a relaxing trip full
of sightseeing or plan to fill your days with adventure and sport, there is
something for everyone in Chiang Mai.
Sightseeing is excellent in the
Old Town, this ancient part of the city is filled with temples and quiet,
historic streets for you to explore. The city was established in 1296 as an
important capital of King Mengrai and is well known for its historic ramparts
and ruins from that era. You can also enjoy the towns moat and relax beside it.
This part of the city is full of charming guest houses which offer an excellent
base to explore the city from.
Chiang Mai is excellent value for
money and many visitors enjoy the cooler climate which makes a welcome break
from the hot South. Breathtaking mountainous terrain surrounds the city which
helps to provide the vast variety of leisure activities to visiting tourists.
There are many kinds of sightseeing tours available in the areas surrounding
the city. You can see the mountains on a hill trek, by white water raft, on a
mountain biking trip or if you are looking for a totally new experience, you
can take a trip in the mountains on the back of an elephant.
Another interesting way to see
Chiang Mai is by zip line. The city has a brilliant 3km of zip lines which
allow you to see the jungle from up in the canopy, 40ft off the ground. This is
a unique way to enjoy the jungle and it's wildlife from a new perspective.
You can also watch the ancient
Thai martial art of Muay Thai which has recently been made popular in the
Western world by the rapid growth of Mixed Martial Arts or MMA. Many recent
popular movies such as Ong Bak have also fuelled the growth of Muay Thai in the
West and fans of the sport can see it in its original form, just as it has been
practiced for centuries in Chiang Mai.
If you are looking for more
sedate ways to experience Chiang Mai fun you will be able to enjoy a day being
pampered in a traditional spa resort. Thailand is a great place to visit a spa,
the Thais are famous for their massage and you can enjoy a genuine Thai massage
which is the best value in all of Thailand. Spend the rest of the day shopping
in the traditional markets and shops where there are local goods available for
great value prices.
Afterwards relax in one of the cities many
excellent restaurants or bars. Chiang Mai is a tourist town but it is also home
to 300,000 Thai citizens so you can enjoy genuine Thai cuisine in a relaxed and
laid back atmosphere which the Thai people enjoy. Thai food is among the best
in the world and there are some excellent restaurants in Chiang Mai.
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