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THE NORTH

now with streets lined with hip cafés, boutiques, and And a trip to the top of Thailand’s highest peak at Doi
restaurants, and dotted with beautiful ancient temples Inthanon is a definite must.
and pagodas.
Further north is the more low-key city of Chiang
The walled historical centre of Chiang Mai and its Rai. And with the Kok River meandering through the
quiet narrow lanes can be easily explored on foot or by jungle, the province as a whole is ideal for rafting and
bicycle. At night, the famous Chiang Mai Night Bazaar other water sports. In the winter months, visitors flood
and other open-air markets come alive, while bars the mountains of Chiang Rai to admire wild flowers
and night clubs teem with people. Large shopping in full bloom, and experience the blankets of fog.
centres can also be found in the city centre and on its Modern conveniences can be found in Chiang Rai’s
outskirts. Central Plaza Kad Suan Kaew’s theatre is town centre, which is
one of the largest private theatres in Thailand, with a also lively at night
1,480-seat capacity, while the Central Plaza Chiang with its small
Mai Airport has its own meeting rooms. night bazaar.
You can also find luxury and comfort in the mountains
of Chiang Mai as there are several five-star properties
here. For those seeking a more rustic experience, the
hill tribe homestays are quite developed in this region
and can cater to special events. You will also be closer
to the province’s national parks and other adventure
facilities, such as elephant camps, hiking trails, white
water rafting, and zipline parks, to name a few.

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