Travel Guide to Chiang Mai
Welcome to ChiangmaiChimes, Your Travel Guide to Chiang Mai. Here you will find everything you need to know about Chiang Mai with additional information on all aspects of Chiang Mai life, religion & culture.
We hope ourTravel Guide to Chiang Mai will give you a small insight into the many attractions of the city and that we will have the opportunity to meet with you soon.
Yindee Ton Rap (Welcome)
Chiang Mai
Founded by King Mengrai in 1296AD, Chiang Mai became the Capital City of The Kingdom of Lanna
thai (Land of a million ricefields),now Northern Thailand, in 1345AD. Today, Chiang Mai has grown into a city with a unique blend of Asian and Western cultures. As the 2nd largest city in Thailand, Chiang Mai has all the facilities you need to make your stay an unforgettable experience. Chiang Mai has a very relaxed atmosphere and you will find that the people are among the friendliest in Thailand. With its rich cultural heritage, exciting leisure and entertainment opportunities and a wide range of mouthwatering cuisines and inexpensive restaurants, it is not surprising that so many people from other countries have come for a visit and chosen to stay. Come and join us and see for yourself.For more details see Story of Chiang Mai
Ouh La La Restaurant - CLOSED
Ridgleys Restaurant - CLOSED
Activities
The people of Chiang Mai love their food and enjoy their leisure to the full. With Jungle Trekking, White Water Rafting, Elephant Riding and a whole
range of adrenalin pumping sports available, you will always find something different and exciting to do.
In the evenings, for the young at heart, there are many Bars & Nightclubs and if you're in the mood for a sing-along you can be the star attraction at a Karaoke Bar , but for something a little less strenuous why not enjoy a typical Northern Thai meal while watching a display of exotic Lanna Thai Classical Dancing at one of the city's Khantoke restaurants.
As a change from sightseeing you might like to attend one of the many courses available. Perhaps take a Thai Cookery Class and impress your friends back home with your culinary expertise or even learn the art of Thai massage.
At the end of a tiring day you might feel in need of a Thai Massage or you can indulge yourself at one of the citys many luxurious Spas.
Attractions in and around the city
Elephants helped to build Chiang Mai and today they can still be seen at work in the forests and on the hillsides around the city. Some of the Elephant Camps have
a show where you can watch the elephants at work and play. A visit to the Zoo makes an exciting day out for the children and they can meet the Zoo's two VIP residents, the Giant Pandas. With Orchid Farms, Snake Reserves and a Monkey Centre all within easy reach of the city there is no shortage of entertainment.
There are fabulous Temples , several Museums, a Night Safari and if shopping is your pleasure there are Handicraft Centres and the famous Night Bazaar to explore.
Keep up to date with our Event Calendar and take a look at the Restaurant Reviews to help make your choice of gastronomique treat.
In our Info Thailand section we have some practical information and help on Thai etiquette together with some general information on Thailand.

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