Thailand's Northern Thailand

Chiang Mai

Seven hundred years in the making, Chiang Mai possesses an unparalleled depth of fascinating cultures, intriguing history, and inspiring structures. Reputed as the Rose of the North for its breathtaking vistas and bouquet of botanical beauty, Chiang Mai is a delight for natural enthusiasts as well as cultural curiosities.

From the towering mountains, forested slopes and cascading waterfalls of the Doi Pui/Doi Suthep National Park to the magnificent rhododendrons and delicate roses of Doi Inthanon National Park pristine peaks, and the wild orchids that cling to the established jungle preserved below, Chiang Mai offers the supreme setting in which to witness the beguiling variety of birds, engage in the inspiring collection of plunging waterfalls and altogether lose yourself in the enamoring beauty of this indigenous canvas.

Visit the intriguing Hill Tribes that reside in its hills, peruse the local markets and the frenetic night bazaar, or explore Chiang Mai’s vibrant palate of historical gems, some of which are the oldest and most inspiring structures in the country. Meander through the main viharn of Wat Chian Man, Chiang Mai’s oldest temple, housed by ten massive teak pillars supporting a gold and crimson beamed ceiling and honor the 1800 year old crystal Buddha, Phra Setangamani; or wander through the 1500 year old Wat Chet Yot, noted as Chiang Mai’s most attractive temple and famed for its seven spired chedi positioned centrally upon the green lawns of this local memorial to Bodhgaya, India.