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Chiang Mai Thailand Travel Guide
Chiang Mai Thailand is a mountainous region in the far north of the country and is on the well worn banana pancake backpacker trail.
Founded in 1296 Chiang Mai Thailand was once the captial of the region, during this time the city was fortified with defensive walls and a moat to prevent attacks from its enemies including the Mongol armies, remais of both the walls and moat can still been seen today.
The town is packed with history and interesting things to see and is a popular starting point for trekking tours and tours into Laos.
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Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is the most important temple in Chiang Mai. Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is marked by seven-headed serpent statues that line the stairs to the temple where a Chiang Saen style golden pagoda and all its exquisite Lanna architecture is situated. The view of Chiang Mai from here is just phenomenal as well. Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is located in Tambon Suthep, Amphoe Mueang, Chiang Mai Province. Doi Suthep Hill is 14 kilometers away from the center of Chiang Mai.
Wat Phra Singh
Wat Phra Singh
Wat Phra Singh is perhaps the second most venerated temple in Chiang Mai after Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. It houses three main structures, the main attraction being the beautifully decorated Lai Kam assembly hall and its restored murals depicting the lives of locals hundreds of years ago. Located inside the old city wall, at the western end of Ratchadamnoen Road, the temple’s signature Lanna-style roofs and glittering viharn is well worth the visit. Opening Hours: 06:00-17:00 Location: Inside the old city wall, at the westernmost end of Ratchadamnoen Road
Chiang Mai Thailand Saturday Walking Street
Chiang Mai Thailand Saturday Walking Street
The Saturday Walking Street takes over Th Wualai, running southwest from Pratu Chiang Mai at the southern entrance to the old city. There is barely space to move as locals and tourists from across the world haggle vigorously for carved soaps, novelty dog collars, woodcarvings, Buddha paintings, hill-tribe trinkets, Thai musical instruments, T-shirts, paper lanterns and umbrellas, silver jewellery and herbal remedies.
Talat Pratu Chiang Mai
Talat Pratu Chiang Mai
In the early morning, this market is Chiang Mai’s larder, selling foodstuffs and ready-made dishes. If you want to give alms to the monks, come early and find the woman who sells pre-assembled food donations (20B); she’ll explain the ritual to you. Things quieten by lunchtime, but the burners are re-ignited for a popular night market that sets up along the road.
Lanna Folklife Museum
Lanna Folklife Museum
Set inside the Thai-colonial-style former Provincial Court, dating from 1935, this imaginative museum re-creates Lanna village life in a series of life-size dioramas that explain everything from lai·krahm pottery stencilling and fon lep (a mystical Lanna dance featuring long metal fingernails) to the intricate symbolism of different elements of Lanna-style monasteries.
Talat Warorot
Talat Warorot
By the river Chiang Mai’s oldest public market, Warorot (also spelt Waroros) is a great place to connect with the city’s Thai soul. Alongside souvenir vendors you’ll find numerous stalls selling items for ordinary Thai households: woks, toys, fishing nets, pickled tea leaves, wigs, sticky-rice steamers, Thai-style sausages, kâab mŏo (pork rinds), live catfish and tiny statues for spirit houses.
Trekking In Chiang Mai Thailand
Trekking In Chiang Mai Thailand
Trekking in Northern Thailand is incredibly popular with just cause. A trek will generally take you through incredible scenery from soaring mountains to rainforests. Staying in local villages at homestays gives you a chance to meet locals and minority clans and spend time with guides who are passionate about what they do.
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