Chiang Mai’s top attractions

Synopsis

Known as the ‘Rose of the North’, Chiang Mai is a little city that’s big on culture, art, food, spirituality, nature and simply enjoying life. With a history spanning more than 700 years, when Chiang Mai was first established as t … Read more

Known as the ‘Rose of the North’, Chiang Mai is a little city that’s big on culture, art, food, spirituality, nature and simply enjoying life. With a history spanning more than 700 years, when Chiang Mai was first established as the capital of the Lanna (Northern Thai) Kingdom, the city has long served as a welcome alternative to Bangkok’s craziness. Don’t let its relatively small size fool you though, Chiang Mai is firmly positioned as a favourite along the Southeast Asia tourist trail and offers visitors a wide range of sights and activities to fill their days. Read less