Monday, January 10, 2011

Chiang Mai Province

Population is 174,000

Chiang Mai is known for being a laid-back cultural capital. Chiang Mai is one of Thailand's largest cities, with the charm of a small town functioning as the north's principal spot for tourism, trasnport, education and cross-border commerce. Chiang Mai has more natural forest than any other province in the north. Two of Thailand's highest mountain peaks are also in the province: Doi Inthanon and Doi Chiang Dao. There are a wide range of activities in Chiang Mai to attract tourists such as cycling, hiking, elephant trekking, birdwatching and river rafting. My sister actually has a friend from university that is currently living in Chiang Mai. I contacted her to ask her about living and working in Chiang Mai, and advice for a tourists and she replied that people come to Chiang Mai to learn new things and have new experiences. You can learn to make Northern Thai cuisine, how to give a Thai massage, take a kick boxing course and learn to care for elephants!

The cool season in Chiang Mai is from November to February. The hot season is from March until June. The annual monsoons last from June to October, however it should not affect your travel plans!

Chiang Mai International Airport receives domestic and international flights.

Chiang Mai combines city and country. This combination brings together a sense of education, creativity and culture. There are nearly 300 temples within Chiang Mai.

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