The province of Chiang Mai is located 700 kilometers north of Bangkok
and is served by both air and rail services from the capital, epitomize
the charm and attractions that typify northern Thailand.
Here you will discover a landscape of high forested hills and
idyllic river valleys, while the cities, towns and villages of the
region display a distinct culture arising from a long and separate
history. At the same time, deluxe hotels and mountain resorts
provide all modern comforts. The city of Chiang Mai, pleasantly
situated on the banks of the Ping River, is a treasure trove of
ancient temples, fascinating for their distinctive northern Thai
architectural style and rich decorative detail, white on the
outskirts is the famed hilltop temple of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep.
Chiang Mai is equally famous for its wealth of traditional
hand crafts of silk, wood, silver and ceramics. This makes the
city a veritable paradise for the shopper. Beyond the countryside,
Chiang Mai offers adventures such as trekking, elephant-back riding, river
rafting or four-wheel drive safaris into a natural wonderland, where
the traditional villages of colorful hill tribe people are a unique
feature in the landscape.
