Chiang Mai Thailand is located in northern Thailand and it’s the largest city in the region, besides being the second largest city in the country. Chiang Mai Thailand is located on the Ping River, which is a major tributary of the Chao Phraya River, with plenty of cultural and historical significance.

Surrounded by mountains, national parks and native trees, hill-tribe tourism and zip-line tours or canopy walks are popular tourist activities in Chiang Mai Thailand. Some tourists prefer relaxing Thai massage or Thai cooking lessons at their luxurious, Thai-inspired resort, but traditionalists may prefer guesthouses, which are quite common.

Festivals in Chiang Mai Thailand are special and unique, including Loi Kratong, where thousands of sky lanterns are launched into the sky and banana-leaf shaped containers are launched into the waterways, carrying candles and flowers. It usually falls in November. Songkran is the Thai New Year celebration held in mid-April, while the Chiang Mai Flower Festival is a 3-day, February event. Tam Boon Khan Dok is held in May and you can witness traditional dancing or musical performances, sample Thai vendor food and enjoy the carnival games, amongst local citizens.

Most tourists visit the ancient temples and historic or cultural museums, but Chiang Mai Thailand is a becoming a modern city that attracts more than 5 million tourists, annually. Wat Chiang Man is the oldest Buddhist temple in the city, but there are more than 300 temples Buddhist temples, offering beautifully-ornate features, in their architecture.

Dining in Chiang Mai Thailand is culturally-traditional, with many interesting and delicious Thai foods offered. Craft markets and night bazaars are unique shopping experiences for tourists, but there are shopping malls for modern shoppers. Nightlife is lively, with karaoke lounges and discotheques found throughout the city. You’ll enjoy unique, cultural experiences, when visiting Chiang Mai Thailand.

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