Chiang Mai is awarded as the 3rd best city in Asia by Travel and Leisure Magazine in
2008 and
2009. Chiang Mai is also awarded as the 5th best city in the world by Travel and Leisure Magazine in 2009
Chiang Mai is the hub of Northern Thailand. It is Thailand's fifth-largest city. Located on a plain at an elevation of 316 m, surrounded by mountains and lush countryside.
Chiang Mai is named the "Rose of the North" for the abundance of flowers that thrive in the cooler mountain climate. The surrounding of the city is blessed with an outstanding beauty in nature. If you want to get away from busy Bangkok, but still want to stay in a big city with lots of things to do Chiang Mai is a very good choice. Thousands of Western expatriates made Chiang Mai their home, which fortunately brings the positive aspects of expat residents.
The local people themselves are an unforgettable part of Chiang Mai. Handicrafts of silk, silver and wood are timeless souvenirs for visitors from all over the globe. Along with all this, a wide variety of accommodations, restaurants and entertainment all help to make Chiang Mai one of Thailand's prime tourist attractions.
Founded in 1296 AD, Chiang Mai is a culturally and historically interesting city, at one time the capital of the ancient Lanna kingdom. Located among the rolling foothills of the Himalayan Mountains 700 km north of Bangkok, it could only be reached by an arduous river journey or an elephant back trip until the 1920s. This isolation helped preserve Chiang Mai's distinctive charm intact to this day.
Chiang Mai's historical centre is the walled city (City is chiang in Thai while 'mai' is new, hence Chiang Mai - "New City"). Sections of the wall dating to their restoration a few hundred years ago remain at the gates and corners, but of the rest only the moat remains.
Inside Chiang Mai's remaining city walls are more than 30 temples dating back to the founding of the principality, in a combination of Burmese, Sri Lankan and Lanna Thai styles, decorated with beautiful wood carvings, Naga staircases, leonine and angelic guardians, gilded umbrellas and pagodas laced with gold filigree. The most famous is Doi Suthep, which overlooks the city from a mountainside 13 km away.
Modern-day Chiang Mai has expanded in all directions, but particularly to the east towards the Ping River (Mae Nam Ping), where Thanon Chang Klan, the famous Night Bazaar and the bulk of Chiang Mai's hotels and guesthouses are located.Loi Kroh Rd is the center of the city's nightlife . The locals say you've not experienced Chiang Mai until you've seen the view from Doi Suthep, eaten a bowl of kao soi, and purchased an umbrella from Bo Sang. Of course this is touristic nonsense, but the Kao Soi, Bo Sang umbrellas and Doi Suthep are important cultural icons for Chiang Mai residents. Ratchadamneon Rd hosts the main Sunday night walking street market from Thapae Gate to the popular Wat Phra Singh.
How to get there
By plane
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) handles both domestic and regional international flights. The route from Bangkok is one of the busiest in the country (Thai Airways flies daily almost every hour, with additional flights in the peak tourist season). Other airlines operating direct services from/to Chiang Mai include: Air Asia, Bangkok Airways, China Airlines, Nok Air, One-Two-Go.
SGA, Silk Air, Thai Airways.
The airport is some 3 km south-west of the city centre, only 10-15 minutes away by car. Legal airport taxis charge a flat 120 baht for up to 5 passengers anywhere in the city; if you take a metered taxi, the fee will start from 40 baht + a 50 baht service fee from the Meter Taxi counter. The taxis operate from the exit at the north end of the terminal - after baggage claim and/or customs, walk into the reception hall and turn left. Alternatively, take bus #4 to the city center for 15 baht, or charter a tuk-tuk or songthaew for 50-60 baht. Most hotels and guesthouses offer cheap or free pick-up/drop-off services.
By bus
Buses to Chiang Mai leave from Bangkok's Northern Bus Terminal (Moh Chit). The cheapest, non-aircon, stop-everywhere government buses take around 12 hours; non-stop VIP 24-seaters manage the trip in 9 hours on a good day. Chiang Mai also has good bus connections to practically everywhere in the North, and major destinations/hubs in the North-East (Isaan); there's even a direct service to Pattaya and Rayong in the East.
By train
Various rapid, express and sleeper services leave from Bangkok's Hualamphong Train Station, taking 12-15 hours depending on the service selected. Sprinter trains are entirely second class air-con, have no sleeper berths, and are the only ones which cannot transport bicycles. Daytime trains are entirely second and third class, with no sleeper berths; the first "overnight" train of the day departs Chiang Mai at 2:50PM and arrives in Bangkok at 5:30AM.
The overnight trains - especially second class sleeper berths - are very popular, safe, comfortable and fun, and good value too - sleeper fares start at 491 baht for an upper berth in a 2nd class fan carriage. 2nd class lower berths are slightly more expensive than, but also slightly wider than, upper berths; air-con is of course about 30% more expensive than non-aircon. Those who wish to avoid sharing the relatively basic second class "bathroom" facilities can book a private first class two-berth cabin (the attendant cleans the first class bathrooms frequently).
In the train (2nd sleeper class at least), you will be offered food (several types of set Thai dinner in the evening, and of Western or Thai breakfast in the morning) and drinks by the train staff - food quality is OK (more like from a street stall than from a restaurant), although the prices are a bit high for what you get, especially for drinks - 40 baht for a glass of Orange juice, around 100 for a beer! Bringing your own food/drinks is not a problem. Breakfast for 100 baht and especially dinner for around 150 are worth trying, however, if you do not want to rely on fast food during your trip.
Tickets can be purchased up to 60 days in advance on any station in Thailand, not only from the point of your departure. Advance booking is advisable year-round, but especially between November and March and around Songkran in April - see SRT timetables and prices . On the larger stations (including Chiang Mai) you can pay for the ticket using your VISA/MasterCard - this is fairly safe, as SRT is a state-owned company.
From February 2009, SRT also opened an e-ticketing website, an excellent option, especially for those willing to book while outside Thailand. However, it is still a bit tricky to register - as they explained by e-mail, you have to avoid any special characters while filling a registration form. After registration, you can book, pay and print your e-ticket online. However, it looks they sell only 1nd and 2rd aircon sleeper class tickets that way. The price is exactly what you'd pay in the ticket office.
SRT advises to buy tickets only in their ticket offices (or via e-booking). In Bangkok, touts may approach you near Hua Lamphong station, trying to deflect you into one of the nearby travel agencies, stating this is a ticket office - just ignore them, the ticket offices proper are inside the main station building. Travel agencies, however, may be worth checking, if you can't pay with a cr card and wish to avoid extra visit to the station - just make sure they charge you the actual price plus reasonable commission, not the silly "tourist" price. The latter is especially probable in the Khao San Road agencies; in Chiang Mai, however, they are often honest, with extra 60 baht or so well worth what you get for this (the songthaew return trip to the station will set you back 40 baht, plus at least 40 minutes).
SRT charges 90 baht to transport a bicycle between Bangkok and Chiang Mai.
Chiang Mai train station is about 3km east of the city centre, across the Ping River and near the main Post Office, at the intersection of Charoen Muang Road and Rat Uthit Road (27 Charoenmuang Road). If you arrive late it would be better to take a songthaew to town (many of these meet every train that arrives). If you do want to walk, exit the station, cross the open square in front and turn left on the first major road you come to (Charoen Muang Road) ; this road goes to the city centre.
Getting around
Chiang Mai now has a new large air conditioned bus service. You can see these nice air conditioned white buses all over the major city routes. There are also pedicabs called samlor; the 3-wheeled tuk-tuk; and the most popular, the songthaew.
By songthaew or seelor
A songthaew
The most common way to get around Chiang Mai is by songthaew , also known as rod-daeng. These are covered pick-up trucks with two rows for sitting in the back, and indeed songthaew means "two rows" in Thai. Rod Daeng means red truck, though not all trucks are red. The colors of the trucks indicate which routes they travel. Red ones center inside the old city.
Seen everywhere, to board one just put your arm out and look at the driver, who will stop. Then tell the driver which street you want to go to, and if he is going that way, he will nod his head "yes"; if not, he will say "no" and go on. Don't worry - there will be another one right behind him. When the driver turns down the street you want, start looking for where you want to get off and press the switch located on the roof of the cab. The driver will pull over, let you out, and then you pay him. The fare should be 20 baht for regular trips around town. If you specify a hotel or establishment, the driver will think you want to hire him for a private trip, and the price will be much higher. Negotiate any price beforehand if you want to go to a specific address. The best way to avoid this "charter" situation is to discuss your destination and not the price; asking for a price is interpreted as asking for a charter. Then, when you arrive, hand the driver the correct change. If the driver demands more, then it is up to you to work out a fair payment, but armed with this information, you should have a reasonable idea of the proper fare, and that will aid you in your bargaining.
The colour of the songthaew indicates its general route or usage. Most common by far are red songthaews (hence the alternative rod daeng, "red car" name), which roam the main streets in the city itself. Warorot Market (by the Ping River) is the most common terminus for songthaews that travel along fixed routes. From Warorot Market, white songthaews travel to the eastern suburban city of Sankampaeng, yellow songthaews travel to Mae Rim in the north, blue songthaews travel to Sarapee and Lamphun in the south, and green songthaews travel to Mae Jo in the north-east. The flat rate cost along these fixed routes is 20 baht.
From Pratu Chiang Mai market, songthaews also travel to Hang Dong (20 baht) and San Patong, south-west of Chiang Mai.
You may see songthaews out on the highways in the countryside, travelling to and from small towns and villages. It is probably not proper for them to do this (as such travel is supposed to be done by bus companies), but in Thailand people will find a way to make some extra money.
By tuk-tuk or samlor
Tuk-tuks serve as Chiang Mai's taxis, going point to point for 30-40 baht for a short hop and 50-100B for longer distances depending on your haggling skills. Normally (that's what local farangs and Thais pay), 30 baht will get you a few blocks away, 40 - from the old city to riverside and Night Bazaar, 40-50 - to the railway station, 50-60 - to the bus station or airport, 80-100 - to the city suburbs behind Super Highway. Tuk-tuks parked near the bus and train stations will ask you for something like 80-100 baht - just haggle or walk away to the nearest road and stop passing-by tuk-tuk or songthaew there. A few three-wheeled bicycles (samlor) still cruise the streets and will go your way for the same price as tuk-tuks, which is a great way to see the inner city temples. Try taking a samlor from Wat Prasing Temple to Wat Chedi Luang Temple in the early evening around sunset, or around the inner city at sunrise to see the monks walking around with their bowls collecting alms from the citizens.
By taxi
Chiang Mai has Bangkok-style metered taxis, but unlike in Bangkok it's very hard to persuade the driver to use the meter. Rates are very reasonable at 30 baht for the first 2 km and 4 baht/km after that, . Dial +66 53-279291 state your detination and the call centre will give you a quote. Individual drivers can be contacted using their mobile phone numbers which are displayed on the vehicle, again few will use their meters.You cannot generally hail taxis in the street.
By bus
Chiang Mai's on-again, off-again local bus service began operation again in November 2005. There are currently 5 routes and fares are a flat 15 baht. Route 4, connecting to the airport, is probably the most useful. See Chiang Mai Bus.
By motorcycle
Chiang Mai has an abundance of motorcycle rental services, with choices aplenty. Typical Asian motorbikes can be rented, such as Honda 100cc and 125cc models Dream, Wave (step-through) and Click (automatic), but off-road bikes and larger street bikes can also be found quite easily. Renting a small bike starts around 80 baht/day for a 100cc motorbike, 100 baht/day for a Honda Wave 125, with insurance; larger machines can climb to 700 baht/day for a V-twin chopper or larger sport-bike, also with insurance. Expect discounts when renting for a month or more. Passports are usually taken as a deposit, but some shops will accept a photocopy with a cash deposit of around 5,000 baht (apx. $150 USD). As with any other tourist town in Thailand (except possibly in Bangkok), a valid international permit (IDP) isn't required by the rental shop.
By bicycle
Within the old city walls biking is still an easy option to get around. You can get everywhere in town within 10 minutes and it saves the hassle of negotiating with tuk-tuk drivers all the time. Bikes rentals are offered at every other street corner, and for a simple bike start from 30 baht/day. You can pick up quality bikes for a comfortable ride at "Crank Tavern" near Chiang Mai Gate. They run well-organised tours in the mountains around Chiang Mai as well.
By car
Car hire services are available both in the city center and at the Airport. Typical cars that can be rented include Volkswagen Golf, Ford Focus and Nissan Micra, up to Porsche Cayenne 4x4. Renting a small car starts at around £110/week.
On foot
The old city is only a mile square, and as such is easy to walk around. The airport is also quite close to the old part of town--about 2.5 km--so if you have the energy and an hour to spare, you can even walk to and from the airport.
Hiring a car or minibus with professional driver
This is is a great option for traveling to places outside Chiang Mai city, and is often the same or very similar price as hiring a car and driving yourself. You'll also be able to relax and enjoy the scenery in air-conditioned comfort. The cost is generally from 1500 baht per day (excluding petrol), depending on the type of vehicle and where you are going. With the petrol, the driver will pick you up with a full tank of petrol, and you pay the petrol as you go, and at the end.
Museums
The Chiang Mai City Arts and Culture Center building
Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Center - This fully modernised multimedia history and cultural education centre is in the very centre of the old city on Prapokklao Road between Rajdumnern Road and Rajwithee Road. If travelling by tuk-tuk or songthaew, it's easiest to ask for the "Three Kings Monument" (Saam Kasat); it's the large, elegant white building just behind the statue. Guides dressed in elegant traditional Thai clothing will usher you into an air-conditioned room to watch an English-subtitled orientation video about Chiang Mai and the north. Next, you will be pointed to a series of rooms documenting the region's history and culture in chronological order from the pre-Muang period (7,000-12,000 years ago) to the early river civilizations, to the early kings through the wars with the Burmese and the last dynasty, to the city today and its plans for the future. Other rooms are devoted to Buddhism and other regional beliefs, agricultural history, hill tribe peoples and other regional cultures, and a run-down of the royal dynasties. The exhibits consist of a smart visual mix of video, scale models, enlarged photos, wall murals and text in Thai and English. The museum is open 8:30AM-5PM except Mondays. Admission is 90 baht. +66 53-217793
The Lisu Hill Tribe display at the Hilltribe Research Institute Museum
Hilltribe Research Institute Museum - Founded in 1965 as a result of a proposal by the noted anthropologist Prof. W.R. Geddes, who was doing research with the hilltribe peoples at the time, the Institute Museum offers exhibits concerning the lives and cultures of nine hilltribe peoples in Thailand: the Akha, Lahu, Lisu, Yao, Hmong, Karen, Lua, Khamu, and H'tin. Also included are a non-hilltribe ethnic minority, the Mlabri, associated by some with the 'spirit of the yellow leaves'. The Mlabri population has dwindled to only approximately 180 individuals at present. The daily lives of the various hilltribe peoples are illustrated through exhibits of photographs, agricultural implements, household utensils, artefacts associated with the various traditional religions, musical instruments, and ethnic costumes. Some exhibits include models dressed in complete traditional costumes depicting daily activities, such as a Hmong family having a meal or a Lisu man serenading his sweetheart. The Institute has established a new museum in a three-story pavilion located on the attractively landscaped grounds of Ratchamangkala Park (Suan Lor Gao) on Chotana Road, just a fifteen minute drive from the city center. At present the museum is open weekdays 9AM-4PM, with a slide and video show available daily 10AM-2PM. Special group tours at weekends are possible with advance notice. For more information contact the Hilltribe Institute Museum, Chotana Road +66 53-210872 / +66 53-211933
Chiang Mai National Museum (Located along the SuperHighway, within walking distance of Wat Chet Yot [18]which may usefully be visited on the same trip) Offers an interesting insight into the history of Chiangmai. Tel. (053) 221308 09.00PM - 04.00PM Wednesday to Sunday Closed on : Monday, Tuesday and National Holidays. Admission Fee:30 Baht (as at November 2008)
Chiang Mai Numismatic Museum (Treasury Hall), 52 Ratchadamnoen Road, tel: 053-22 4237/8. M-Sa 9AM-3:30PM.
Chiang Mai University Art Museum, corner of Suthep and Nimmanhaemin Roads, tel: 053-944833. Tue-Sun 9AM-5PM (free). There are exhibitions by undergraduates from the Fine Arts Department at Chiangmai University. These change often and the standard of work on display by the students is of a high standard. Each month there is usually at least one art exhibition featuring the works of artists from South East Asia. The museum also hosts musical concerts - often free - in the adjoining theatre. Within the same grounds there is a traditional Thai massage school which is associated with the university's Department of Physical Therapy.
Museum of World Insects and Natural Wonders, Srimankalajarn Road, Soi 13 (the road links Huay Kaew Road and Suthep Road - the entrance from the latter is near Suan Dok Hospital); Tel: 053-211891. One of Asia's most unusual museums housing butterflies, beetles and beyond. Daily 9AM-5PM (200 baht).http://insectmuseumthailand.multiply.com
Postal Museum, at Mae Ping Post Office, (1-2 km south of Wat Phra Singh). Tu-Sa 08:30-16:30 (free).
Art Galleries and Exhibitions. There are many art galleries and exhibitions in Chiang Mai, featuring contemporary artwork of both local Thai and Myanmar artists.
Temples
Buddhist temples in Chiang Mai show off a mixture of architectural styles that reflect the varied heritage of Northern Thailand. Elements from Lanna Thai, Burmese, Sri Lankan and Mon temples have all been used in one form or another. Intricate woodcarvings and protective Naga serpent staircases add a flamboyance that reflects an awesome reverence for the Buddhist religion. Gilded umbrellas, guardian figures from the tales of the Ramayana and stupas trimmed with gold filigree combine to heighten the overall effect.
To date, there have been some 300 temples constructed in Chiang Mai and its outskirts. Visitors should take the time to visit the most revered temples in the city, built during the noble Lanna Thai dynasty. The largest ones draw crowds, but it's well worth wandering off the beaten path and finding a temple not on the tour bus circuit. If you are short of time, and want to see contrasting architectural styles, three temples to visit are: Wat Chet Yot [20], Wat U-Mong and Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep . Wat U-mong is best visited early evening between 5PM and 6PM when you will hear the monks chanting their Buddhist prayers. There is a lake within the temple grounds, home to hundreds of catfish and terrapins, where locals gather at sunset to feed the fish.
The Thai patrons of Chiang Mai's temples are pleased to see that visitors take an interest in the images and traditions of Lord Buddha's teachings. All that they ask is that temple visitors show respect by wearing appropriate attire (long pants for men, modest tops and skirts for women, no bare shoulders or plunging necklines and women must wear a brassier) so that monks and worshippers will not be offended within the sacred temple grounds. Shoes are removed before entering the temple (but may be worn in the outer courtyard). Watch and follow the example of locals on how to behave when entering that part of the temple housing a Buddha image. There is no problem taking photographs of Buddha images but it is polite to ask before taking pictures of monks or locals.
Courtyard of Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep
Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep. Established in 1383, this magnificent temple overlooks the city from its 1,073m elevation on the slopes of Doi (Mount) Suthep, which peaks at 1,685m. It is famous for its large gold-plated chedi, visible from the city on a good clear day. Although Wat Doi Suthep is the most recently built of the temples dating from the Lanna Thai period, it is the symbol of Chiang Mai. The site was selected by sending an elephant to roam at will up the mountainside. When it reached this spot, it trumpeted, circled three times, and knelt down - which was interpreted as a sign indicating an auspicious site. Clearly marked songthaews to Doi Suthep leave from Pratu Chang Phuak, passing Chiang Mai University and the zoo on the way. Prices are fixed at 40 baht up and 30 baht down; the drivers wait until they have sufficient (up to 8) passengers before they depart. Most guidebooks advise picking up a sawngthaew from Th Mani Nopharat, but these seem to have increased in price from a reasonable 40b to a ludicrous 500b. Don't encourage these charlatans to milk the tourist cash-cow any further - if you are going from the centre take a regular sawngthaew to the zoo and change there. The trip takes about 30 minutes one way. Alternatively, the 18km journey from town can be made by motorcycle or a bicycle with appropriate gearing. The final 12km from the zoo onwards is entirely uphill and will take 60-90 minutes if cycling. Entrance to the temple is free for those who wish to climb the 300-plus steps; alternatively, there's a cable car with a 50 baht fare.
Wat Phra Singh, in the centre of the city at the intersection of Singharaj and Rajdamnern Road (west end) and is probably Chiang Mai's best-known temple, housing the Phra Singh image, completed between 1385 and 1400. Of particular note historically is Wihaan Lai Kham in the back, featuring Lanna-style temple murals and intricate gold patterns on red lacquer behind the altar. The large chedi was built in 1345 by King Pha Yu to house the remains of his father King Kam Fu. A typical scripture repository is located at this temple as well. These repositories were designed to keep and protect the delicate sa or mulberry paper sheets used by monks and scribes to keep records and write down folklore. The high stucco-covered stone base of the repository protected the delicate scriptures from the rain, floods and pests. The walls of the chapel are covered with murals illustrating Lanna customs, dress, and scenes from daily life. The lovely Lai Kam chapel houses the revered Phra Singh Buddha image. Sadly, the head was stolen in 1922, and a reproduction is now seen.
Wat Chiang Mun, Rajpakinai Road. The oldest temple in the city. Presumed to date from the year Chiang Mai was founded (1296), it is famed for two Buddha images, which according to legend are 1800 and 2500 years old. King Mengrai allegedly lived here while the city of Chiang Mai was being constructed. Enshrined in Wat Chiang Mun is a tiny crystal Buddha called Pra Seh-Taang Kamaneeee, which is thought to have the power to bring rain. Another image, called Phra Sila Khoa, reflects the fine workmanship of Indian craftsmen from thousands of years ago.
Wat Chedi Luang, Prapokklao Road. Located directly in Chiang Mai centre, this is the site of a formerly massive pagoda that was unfortunately destroyed in the great earthquake of 1545. The temple was originally constructed in 1401 on the orders of King Saeng Muang Ma. In 1454, reigning King Tilo-Garaj enlarged the chedi (pronounced jedee) to a height of 86 meters. After the earthquake, the chedi lay in ruins until 1991-92, during which time it was reconstructed at a cost of several million baht. A magnificent testament to Lanna (northern Thai) architecture and art, it is now every bit as impressive as it was when it was first built, and one of Chiang Mai's top tourist attractions. Wat Chedi Luang is also home to the "Pillar of the City", a totem used in ancient Thai fertility rites.
Wat Phra Jao Mengrai, off Ratchamankha Road (near Heuan Phen). An atmospheric wooden temple away from the beaten track, quiet and gently crumbling in the absence of tourist hordes.
Wat U-Mong, off Suthep Road, near the main entrance to Chiangmai University. An ancient temple in the forest just outside Chiang Mai. King Mengrai built this temple for a highly respected forest monk who liked to wander in the countryside, hence the isolated location where the monk could stay quietly and mate. It is unusual in that it has tunnel-like chambers in the ground, some of the walls of which still have the original paintings of birds and animals visible. Proverbs or wise sayings, written in Thai and English on discreet signboards, are displayed on many of the trees in the gardens, adding to the Temple's mystical ambience. Recently renovated (2007), it is well worth a visit.
Elephants
Elephant Nature Park. Approximately 60km north of Chiang Mai. This is a sanctuary for rescued and distressed elephants. They are not here to perform or do tricks but people visiting here will leave with a whole new understanding of these magnificent creatures.
Maesa Elephant Camp, 119/9 Tapae Road, Muang District, +66 53-206247 or +66 53-206248. An elephant camp in the hills about a half hour's drive north of the city center. It has an elephant show, which includes elephants playing football and painting. You can also take half hour or one hour elephant rides. Not exactly a place to bring a PETA activist, but many do enjoy the performances.
Gardens and nature
Bhuping Palace is on the same road beyond Doi Suthep (22 km from town). This royal winter palace has lavishly landscaped gardens and is open to the public daily 08:30-11:30 & 13:00-15:00 when the Thai royal family is not in residence. 50 baht for foreigners, 20 baht for locals, 10 baht for children. Dress code strictly applied. A sign at the bottom of the hill near the zoo will indicate when it's closed.
Chiangmai Zoo, at the foot of Doi Suthep. Home to over 7,000 animals in a wooded natural environment.
Dokmai Garden. This garden displays 120 different edible fruit plants, 127 different vegetables, in total more than 750 vascular plants. Of these, 500 have been selected for pesentations on aluminium signs (English, Japanese and Thai). The plants have scientific names. The area is compact (4 ha or 10 acres) and surrounded by plantations of teak, bananas, longan and dry dipterocarp savannah. It is very near Opkhan National Park, and between the famous Doi Inthanon and Doi Suthep national parks. The garden also hosts natural populations of the Atlas moth and the Golden Birdwing butterfly. The garden collaborates with Chiangmai University (mushrooms), Maejo University (fish), Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden (plants), Tourism Authority of Thailand and Opkhan National Park.
The Chiang Mai Foreign Cemetery is a serene place of history and remembrance. It's on Thanon Chiang Mai-Lamphun about 800m north of the Holiday Inn (formerly the Sheraton). It's on the east side of the Ping River to the southeast of the old city.
Trekking near Chiangmai. Trekking in the beautiful Pai area near Chiangmai
Cricket - The North of Thailand may seem an odd place to find an international cricket tournament. Every year since 1988 more than 200 cricketers from around the world gather at Chiang Mai for the tournament. The week long tournament for amateur players, with a sprinkling of Test stars, it is held at the historic Chiang Mai Gymkhana Club, generally at the start of April.
Elephant Rides Many tour companies in Chiang Mai offer elephant rides alone or as part of a larger package. If you're uncomfortable seeing trainers throw rocks at the disobedient ones or guide them by hitting their heads with pointed barbs, you'd probably prefer Elephant Nature Park. The Park is a sanctuary for abused animals, and while you can't ride the elephants, you can spend a day or a few days bathing and feeding them. The Park's director was named an Asian Hero by Time Magazine in 2005 for her work to save these giant and friendly creatures. Information and tour arrangements can be found online or at Taste from Heaven restaurant, 237 Thapae Rd, where the proceeds go to supporting the park.
Elephants are a large part of Thailand’s tourist trade, and the smuggling and mistreatment of elephants for tourist attractions is quite a widespread practice. Be aware that elephants are often separated from their mothers at a young age to be cruelly trained under captivity for the rest of their lives. Organizations such as The Elephant Nature Park are an ethical alternative for elephant tourism.
Fishing, Spend a half day or more game fishing with your own guide Suvit. Note that the half day trip takes you to a fishing park, not "proper" fishing as such but landing a 15kg+ Giant Mekong catfish is a lot of fun.
Karting, bungy jumping, off road buggies, and paintball. Certainly a very popular option for thrill seekers although slightly pricey compared to other tours that local companies offer. A bonus however is that the adventure company provides pick-up and drop-off services from and to your hotel.
Rafting - Rafting down the Maetang river is offered by several companies and can often be combined with elephant riding or mountain biking. During the dry season (Jan-Feb) water levels are relatively low with only grade 2-3 rapids, but during the rainy season (Jun-Oct) higher water levels make for a more exciting grade 4-5 trip.
Rainforest Canopy Tours An activity normally associated with Central America, Thailand is now emerging as a world-class canopy tour destination. Flight of the Gibbon Adventure Tour zips people through spectacular old-growth rainforest high above the forest floor. 2km of ziplines connect tree platforms, lowering stations and skybridges. Located in the mountains outside of Chiang Mai, the area is also much cooler than in the city. After the tour you can hike up alongside the Mae Kompong Waterfall.
River Cruise in Scorpion Tailed Boat along Ping River A pleasant way to get a feel for the Chiang Mai city and its layout is to take a boat trip on the Ping River. Cruises operated by Scorpion Tailed River Cruises. Cruise down the river you'll know more about the history of Ping river and local people life by the describer who show you the old picture of places which located near the river bank. And stop at the a riverside local village for a look around garden,here have fruit, herb and flower , plus a yellow mango and sticky rice for the customer. Tours depart from a jetty 200 meters north of Nakorn Ping Bridge every two hours between 9AM and 5PM. Trips take about 90 minutes and cost 500 Baht, including transportation to and from your hotel
Rock Climbing - Approximately 35 miles east of Chiang Mai lies Crazy Horse Buttress, a 60-meter, orange- and black-streaked monolith jutting out of the green Mae On farming valley. Crazy Horse boasts more than 130 bolted routes between (French system) grades 5 and 8a, which makes it an ideal destination for beginners and experienced climbers alike. Spend multiple days exploring every part of the crag, or just spend a day or an afternoon above ground as a break from exploring the magnificent caves of the region. More information on the area is available in the Guide to Rock Climbing in Northern Thailand; climbing guides and information are also available from Chiang Mai Rock Climbing Adventures and The Peak.
Swimming Pools in Chiangmai Open to the Public
Chiang Mai swimming pools open to the public vary in quality, cleanliness and accessibility. On balance, those pools which are operated to internationally recognized standards of water quality are those which are privately owned by foreign investors.
There is an Olympic Pool at the Seven Hundred Year Stadium - a huge sports complex built for the SEA Games, which were held in Chiangmai in the early 1990's, and now a public sports and recreation center. This is located along the Irrigation Canal Road, Route 121, towards Mae Rim. It is aboout 10 kilometers from the city center and takes about fifteen minutes to get there by tuk-tuk/taxi. The pool is sanitized using chlorine.
Chiang Mai land Swimming Pool is in "Chiang Mai Land" off Chang Klan Road. Open to the public current (2008) prices are 50 Baht per Adult and 30 Baht per child. It has a pool deck and also has a restaurant and pool-side service. The pool is about 5.5km from the city center and takes between 10-12 minutes by tuk-tuk/taxi. The pool is sanitized using chlorine.
Some hotels, e.g. The Orchid and the Amari Rincome Hotel on Huay Kaew Road, allow "outsiders" to use their pools on payment of a fee. Traveling time from the city center is around 12 minutes. These older hotel pools are sanitized using chlorine.
For 20 Baht entrance fee you can take a dip in the lake at Huay Tung Tao. This is a reservoir within surrounding woodlands, and is located further along the Irrigation Canal Road and the 700 Year Sports Stadium, as you head towards Mae Rim (Route 121). The lake is about 12 kilometers from the city center and takes 15=20 minutes by tuk-tuk/taxi.
There are also water falls and natural pools at the foot of Doi Suthep on Huay Kaew Road. Look out for a large Buddhist Shrine on your left after travelling past the the entrance to Chiangmai Zoo. Turn left into the market at the back of the Shrine, and keep walking up the hill. You will come to the waterfalls after about 5 minutes. There is no charge for entry. The pools at the bottom of the water falls are not really big enough for swimming but are a great place to cool off at the height of the summer. During the dry season some of the water falls dry up - head for the high ground and you will still find pools full of fresh water! There are usually quite a few students hanging out there from the nearby university, who will happily practice their English conversational skills with you. About 7 kilometers from the city center, it takes 10-15 minutes by tuk-tuk/taxi to get there.
Chiang Mai Flower Festival is staged every year during the first weekend in February. The city is awash with vibrant colors ranging from the electric orange and lilac colors of the bougainvillea to the velvety blossoms of petunias in all shades of pink, white and purple. The strident red of the poinsettias, bought by many at Christmas and New Year, is echoed by beds of scarlet salvias. Homes and shop owners alike line the city streets with colourful flower boxes. The sheer profusion of colour that the flower festival and carnival brings to Chiang Mai aptly gives the city its name "Rose of the North". On all three days of the festival, prize blooms are on display at Suan Buak Haad near the city centre. Every type of flower, miniature tree and orchid is put on display for the judges to choose the best of the species. Landscape specialists put on an elaborate display, which includes patios and waterfalls with exotic decorative plants and flowers. The best part of the flower festival is on Saturday. The parade lines up from the train station to Narawatt bridge so the police close most of Jarenmuang Road around 8AM. The VIP viewing stand is right next to the bridge in front of the Chiang Mai Governor's home. The parade route goes down Thapae Road to the Gate and turns left and follows the moat to Suan Buak Haad City Park. The parade moves at a slow pace and stops several times so there is plenty of time to take pictures of the colourful floats, pretty girls and hilltribe people in costume. The people in the parade hand out roses to spectators lining the road. When the parade finishes everyone heads to Suan Buak Haad where all the floats, award winning flower growers and landscape projects are all on display. There are plenty of food stalls in the park, and in the late afternoon the Miss Chiang Mai Flower festival starts. The party goes well into the evening until the new Flower Festival Queen has been chosen. This is a great time to visit Chiang Mai, as the air is cool and the evenings fresh and clear. If you want to see the festival make sure you book your hotels and flights well in advance.
Khom Loy hot air balloons launch
Loi Krathong Festival If you like candles placed in colourful paper lanterns, fireworks, beautiful girls in traditional dress, parade floats, lots of food, and parties, don't miss the Loi Krathong festival, which in Chiang Mai lasts for 3 full days, the last night being that of the 12th full moon of the year (which is usually in November). In the small town of Mae Jo, north of Chiang Mai, they start the festival on Saturday night by simultaneously launching thousands upon thousands of hot air balloons called "Khom Loy".
Bo Sang Umbrella & Sankampang Handicrafts Festival Takes place 20th-22nd January at Ban Bo Sang, Sankampang. The festival is in the form of a "street fair" in which the central road of the village is used, with stores on both sides. Stores are decorated in Lanna style, most with the well-known umbrellas, as well as with traditional lanterns. In addition there are contests, exhibitions, cultural performances, local entertainment, and assorted shows day and night. There is a grand procession decorated with umbrellas and local products, a variety of handicrafts for sale, northern-style kantoke meals, and the Miss Bo Sang pageant.
The 2nd Orchid Fair (January) is the biggest orchid fair of the year, with an orchid market, activities and more.
Royal Flora Exposition. A magnificent showcase of 50,000 orchid plants representing nearly 10,000 orchid species, plus much more.
Buddhism
Wat Chom Tong, Tambon Ban Luang, Amphoe Chom Tong (about 60km south-west of the city) +66 53-826869 / +66 53-826180. the home temple of the mation master Achan Tong, and offers residential courses in Vipassana Mation on an on-going basis.
Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep. offers short and long courses in Buddhist mation.
Wat Ram Poeng, Tambon Suthep, Amphoe Muang (4 miles south-west of the city) +66 53-278620, . Offers facilities for retreats and mation instruction.
Wat Suan Dok Th Suthep, Chiang Mai (1/2 a mile west of the Old City Moat), +66 53-278967. Has a meet and greet for tourists and monks, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoon between 15:00 and 17:00 hrs. Also, you can sign up for a 24-hrs introduction mation retreat.
Wat Umong, Tambon Suthep, Amphoe Muang (3 and a half miles out of town) +66 53-277248 (08:30-16:00). Offers mation courses and Dharma instruction in English every Sunday 15:00-18:00.
What to buy
Jade Fountains, Central Airport Plaza Shopping Mall
Chiang Mai has great shopping and an internationally renowned night bazaar. There are also vendor booths that line other streets after dark, selling all types of merchandise including antiques, silks, silver, art, electronics, and knock-off and copycat merchandise, such as watches, handbags, and designer label clothing, all at very negotiable prices.
Animal Souvenirs: Rare and endangered species are often sold at markets for pets in Thailand, and many other animal products are sold as luxury items. Avoid buying rare pets, leather, ivory, talons, dried sea creatures (starfish, etc.), fur, feathers, teeth, wool, and other products, as they are most likely the result of illegal poaching, and contributes greatly to animal endangerment and abuse.
There are two large shopping malls...Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport and Kad Suan Keaw. Both have shops found in large cities in most countries.
Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport apears the more modern of the two, is about half a mile from the airport...a somewhat adventurous walk from the terminal. It has several floors, with a food court, banks/ATMs, and multi-screen theater. It also has a "Cultural Center" attached where many crafts can be seen/bought, as well as a large food market and an extensive selection of Thai ready-to-eat stalls in the basement.
Kad Suan Keaw is much closer to downtown, and has many decent shops, restaurants and banks/ATMs.
Night Bazaar is a huge market covering a long outdoor stretch of Chang Khlan Road between Tha Phae Road and Si Donchai Road, with the centre of the maelstrom in the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar Building, three stories of shopping under a Thai temple-style roof. The bazaar area ACTUALLY straddles both sides of the street, with a gauntlet of street vendors along both sidewalks at night. It opens at about 5 PM, but many vendors open about 7 PM until 11 or so. It's not just a place to shop, but possibly Chiang Mai's largest tourist attraction, with products from Northern Thailand and neighboring countries, especially those associated with Thailand's hill tribes - but take all claims with a grain of salt and bargain hard for good prices.
Sunday Market starts around 14:00 and lasts until 22:00, (during the rainy season it doesn't start until 17:00 hrs) with local craftpersons operating stalls along Rajdumnern Road on the inner-east side of the moat near Tapae Gate. The street is blocked off from traffic so there is plenty of room to walk. Unlike the sellers on Chang Khlan Road, who peddle many fake designer goods, excellent hand made items are displayed and sold. At the 5 temples on this road you can enjoy real Northern Thai food and snacks.
Saturday Market on Wualai Road (the street that shoots off at an angle just outside the Chiang Mai gate on the south side of the old city) officially starts at 17:00, but don't come till around after 18:00 as can be very hot, most months of the year and vendors arrive later, although the road will be closed to cars from about 16:00 onwards; it's pretty much over by 23:00. It's the old silver working district, and some shops stay open late on this day. It is more popular with locals and the also called the Wualai Walking Street [81] is a must see. Like the better-known and more tourist oriented Sunday Market, there's lots of food and local crafts.
Warorot Market ( Kad Luang) - north of Nawarat Bridge and west of the Ping River between Thapae Roads and Chang Moi Road. This sprawling outdoor market is where the locals shop, and is well worth a visit for those who enjoy shopping for fabrics, clothes, herbs and spices and hard to find items. It also includes a beautiful flower market and fruit, and out-of-this-world fireworks stands.
3b Boutique Bed & Breakfast
209/2 Chiangmai-Hod Rd., Tumbon Pa Dad, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Changwat Chiang Mai 50000
Tel : 0 5327 9430, 0 5327 9485
Website : http://www.3bchiangmai.com
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Price Rates : 1,800 - 2,500 THB
Number of Rooms : 16 rooms
At Niman Conceptual Home
37 Soi 9 Nimmanhemin Rd., Su Thep,
Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
Tel: 0 5322 4949
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Website: http://www.aaitaam.com
Accommodation : 8 rooms 0 Unit
Room Rates : 2,800 - 3,800 THB
Ayatana Hamlet & Spa Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai
99/9 Moo 14 Suthep Rd., Su Thep district,
Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
Tel: 0 5381 1388, 0 5381 1599
Fax: 0 5381 1488
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Website: http://www.ayatana-resort.com
Accommodation : 36 rooms
Room Rates : 3,300 - 16,000 THB
Baan Singh Kham , Chiang Mai
117/1 Paton-Muanglang Rd., Patun district,
Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50300 Thailand
Tel: 0 5325 1988, 0 5387 2657-8
Fax: 0 5387 2034
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Website: http://www.baansingkham.com
Accommodation : 19 rooms
Room Rates : 3,500 - 6,500 Baht
Banthai Village, Chiang Mai
19 Tapae Soi 3 Tapae Rd., Changklan district,
Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50100 Thailand
Tel: 0 5325 2789
Fax: 0 5325 2788
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Website: http://banthaivillage.com
Accommodation : 23 rooms
Room Rates : 3,000 - 14,000 THB
Bann Tazala Exclusive Residence, Chiang Mai
55/5 Moo 1 Chiang Mai-Sankampaeng Rd., Thasala district,
Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50000 Thailand
Tel: 0 5385 0111
Fax: 0 5385 1211
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Website: http://www.banntazala.co.th
Accommodation :8 rooms
Room Rates : 5,500 - 13,000 THB
Baan Gong Kham Boutique Resort
117/2 Patan Rd., Patun,
Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50300 Thailand
Tel: 0 5387 2659, 0 5387 2660
Fax: 0 5387 2660
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Website: http://www.baangongkham.com
Accommodation :8 rooms
Room Rates : 1,200 - 3,000 THB
Centara Duangtawan Hotel
132 Loykroh Rd., , Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Changwat Chiang Mai 50100
Tel : 0 5390 5000
Website : http://www.centarahotelsresorts.com
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Price Rates : 2,200 - 20,000 THB
Number of Rooms : 507 rooms
CH Hotel
10 Soi 8 Charoenprathet Rd., Tumbon Changklan, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Changwat Chiang Mai 50000
Tel : 0 5382 0977-80
Website : http://www.imperialhotels.com/chhotel
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Price Rates : 1,200 - 1,600 THB
Number of Rooms : 110 rooms Unit
Chiang Mai Gate Hotel, Chiang Mai
11/10 Suriyawong Rd., Haiya district,
Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50100 Thailand
Tel: 0 5320 3895-9
Fax: 0 5327 9085
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Website: http://www.chiangmaigatehotel.com
Accommodation : 120 rooms
Room Rates : 1,000 - 4,000 THB
Chiang Mai Plaza Hotel
92 Sri Donchai Rd., Tumbon Changklan, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Changwat Chiang Mai 50100
Tel : 0 5390 3161-80
Website : http://www.cnxplaza.com
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Price Rates : 1,600 - 2,200 THB
Number of Rooms : 444 rooms
Chiang Mai Travel Lodge
18 Kamphaeng Din Rd., Tumbon Changklan, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Changwat Chiang Mai 50100
Tel : 0 5327 2448-9
Price Rates : 350 - 550 THB
Number of Rooms : 38 rooms
DusitD2 Chiangmai Hotel
100 Chang Klan Rd., Tumbon Changklan, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Changwat Chiang Mai 50100
Tel : 0 5399 9999
Website : http://www.dusit.com/d2cm
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Price Rates : 3,800 - 25,000 THB
Number of Rooms : 131 rooms0 Unit
Doikham Resort, Chiang Mai
58 Moo 3, Mae Hia district,
Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50230 Thailand
Tel: 0 5311 4099-100
Fax: 0 53114103
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Website: http://www.doikhamresort.com
Accommodation : 23 rooms
Room Rates : 2,000 - 8,500 THB
Fang Guesthouse
46-48 Soi 1 Kamphaeng Din Rd., Tumbon Changklan, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Changwat Chiang Mai 50000
Tel : 0 5327 2500, 0 5328 2940
Price Rates : 400 - 400 THB
Number of Rooms : 20 rooms
Green Lodge
60 Charoen Prathet Rd., Tumbon Changklan, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Changwat Chiang Mai 50100
Tel : 0 5327 1464, 0 5327 9188, 08 9700 9382
Price Rates : 500 - 500 THB
Number of Rooms : 24 rooms
Home Place Hotel
9 Soi 6 Tha Pae Rd., Tumbon Changklan, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Changwat Chiang Mai 50100
Tel : 0 5320 6917
Price Rates : 250 - 350 THB
Number of Rooms : 30 rooms
Imperial Mae Ping Hotel,The Chiangmai
153 Sridonchai Rd., Tumbon Changklan, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Changwat Chiang Mai 50100
Tel : 0 5328 3900, 0 5327 0160-8
Website : http://www.imperialmaeping.com
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Price Rates : 2,372 - 50,000 THB
Number of Rooms : 371 rooms
Laithai Guesthouse
111/4-5 Khotchasan Rd., Tumbon Changklan, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Changwat Chiang Mai 50100
Tel : 0 5327 1725, 0 5320 6438
Website : http://www.laithai.com
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Price Rates : 690 - 900 THB
Number of Rooms : 104 rooms
Tapae Place Hotel
2 Soi 3 Tha Pae Rd., Tumbon Changklan, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Changwat Chiang Mai 50100
Tel : 0 5327 0159
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Price Rates : 650 - 1,500 THB
Number of Rooms : 90 rooms
Lannathai Guesthouse
41/8 Soi 6 Loi Khro Rd., Tumbon Changklan, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Changwat Chiang Mai 50100
Tel : 0 5327 5563, 0 5382 0389
Website : http://www.lannathaiguesthouse.com
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Price Rates : 350 - 650 THB
Number of Rooms : 28 rooms
Montri Hotel, Chiang Mai
2-6 Ratchadamnoen Rd.,Thapae Gate, Sriphoom district,
Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
Tel: 0 5321 1069-70, 0 5341 8480
Fax: 0 5321 7416
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Website: http://www.montrihotel.com
Accommodation : 75 rooms
Room Rates : 900 - 900 THB
Sawasdee Chiangmai House
5 Praplokklao Rd., Soi 13, Sriphoom,
Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
Tel: 0 5341 8907, 08 9669 2030
Fax: 0 5341 8908
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Website: http://www.chiangmaisawasdee.com
Accommodation : 32 rooms
Room Rates : 1,400 - 1,600 THB
Sirilanna Chiangmai, Chiang Mai
89/3 Ratchapakinai Rd., Phrasingh district,
Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
Tel: 0 5327 9107-8
Fax: 0 5327 9101
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Website: http://www.sirilanna.com
Accommodation : 15 rooms
Room Rates : 6,000 - 13,500 THB
Parasol Inn
105/1 Klangwiang Intersection Prapokklao Rd., Phrasingh,
Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50100 Thailand
Tel: 0 5381 4011-4
Fax: 0 5381 4015
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Website: http://www.parasolinn.com
Accommodation : 23 rooms
Room Rates : 990 - 1,690 THB
Pornping Tower Hotel
46-48 Charoen Prathet Rd., Changklan,
Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50100 Thailand
Tel: 0 5327 0099
Fax: 0 5327 0119
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Website: http://www.pornpinghotelchiangmai.com
Accommodation : 325 rooms 0 Unit
Room Rates : 1,100 - 20,000 THB
Royal Lanna Hotel
119 Loi Khro Rd., Tumbon Changklan, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Changwat Chiang Mai 50100
Tel : 0 5381 8773-5, 0 5381 9002-13
Website : http://www.royallannahotel.info
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Price Rates : 1,400 - 2,000 THB
Number of Rooms : 274 rooms
Royal Princess, Chiang Mai
112 Chang Khlan Rd., Tumbon Changklan, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Changwat Chiang Mai 50100
Tel : 0 5328 1033-43
Website : http://www.dusit.com
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Price Rates : 1,400 - 13,600 THB
Number of Rooms : 198 rooms
Yantarasiri Boutique Resort, Chiang Mai
24/17 Nimmanhaemin Road Soi 6 , Su Thep district,
Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50300 Thailand
Tel: 0 5321 4214, 0 5321 4368
Fax: 0 5321 2060
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Website: http://www.yantarasiri.com
Accommodation : 42 rooms
Room Rates : 5,000 - 18,000 Baht
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