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Founded more than 700 years ago, Chiang Mai
was the centre of the Lanna Kingdom. Today, rustic experience, the hill tribe homestays can
the province has become the unofficial capital cater to special events. You will also be nearer
of the North with its dynamic and artistic to the province’s national parks and other
community, and world-class tourism and MICE adventure facilities, such as elephant camps,
facilities. hiking trails, water rafting and zipline parks.
During your stay, a trip to the top of Thailand’s
The laidback ambience of this city is enhanced highest peak at Doi Inthanon is a must, and here
by hip cafés, boutiques and restaurants that line is where you will find the verdant rice terraces
the streets, which are also dotted with stunning of Mae Jam Village. Wat Rong Khun is another
ancient temples and pagodas. The City´s major atttraction known for its unconventional
historical sites and calming narrow lanes can be Buddhist architecture.
easily explored on foot or bike. At night is when
the famous Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, and other Further north is where you will find the city of
open-air markets, come alive, while bars and Chiang Rai, which is ideal for rafting and other
night clubs are filled with party-goers. Large water sports, as the Kok River runs through the
shopping centres can also be found in the city mountains. However, during winter is when this
centre and its outskirts. province is most popular, as visitors come to
admire wild flowers in full bloom, while experi-
If you seek luxurious and comfortable five-star encing blankets of fog. Modern conveniences
properties, there are several in the mountains and luxury hotels can also be found in Chiang
of Chiang Mai. For those who desire a more Rai to cater to any event requirements.

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