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by terence tripwolf

Ancient and Very Modern, Too

For all the conveniences of Bangkok without a great deal of the noise and traffic, take a close look at Chiang Mai. Some 430 miles north of the capital, this ancient city occupies a beautifully woodsy spot in the rolling foothills of the Himalayas. It is home to more than 300 Buddhist temples, and Thai art and culture abounds. But so do modern-day shopping centers and a renowned nightly bazaar. Restaurants offer a complete range of eastern and western eating experiences, and many double as nightlife spots. And you can hone your Thai culinary skills at any one of a dozen cooking schools. For the adventurous, Chiang Mai serves as a center for motorcycle, scooter, and bicycle tours of northern Thailand. You can also try bungee jumping, rafting, and game fishing. More conventionally, the city mounts a gigantic flower festival in early February, a profusion of color and celebration. The Loy Krathong festival, a three-day event in November, features lighted candles in paper lanterns, a parade of pretty girls in traditional dress, fireworks, and the launching of thousands of hot air balloons.

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  • population: 148,477
  • area: 40.216 km²
  • time zone: Thailand (UTC+7)

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Top 10 Things to do in Chiang Mai voted by the tripwolf community

Wat Chiang Man

sight Wat Chiang Man

The oldest temple in Chiang Mai. Built in 1306 by King Mangrai, Wat Chiang Man is the home of the famous Crystal Buddha - legend says that it has the power to protect against disaster. Though the statu...

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5 votes
Wat Chedi Liem

sight Wat Chedi Liem

Observe monks at this unique-looking wat. Note the 'chedi' in the name - a chedi is a stupa of sorts, its distinguishing feature being a square base and a 5-stepped spire. Only Wat Chedi Luang has a si...

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3 votes
Altstadt von Chiang Mai

sight Altstadt von Chiang Mai

Masterpieces of temple architecture behind ancient walls. Behind the moat and the partially preserved brick wall, the Old Town a bit of its charm preserved. During a walk you every few minutes graceful ...

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3 votes

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