chiang mai

Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand is a tourist epicentre best known for its lush mountains, colourful hill tribes, ancient temples, elephants and artisan markets. However, the area has increasingly become a drawcard for contemporary arts and galleries, night bazaars, boutique hotels and has a buzzing culinary scene and cooking schools. For history and culture buffs, the ancient fortified Chiang Mai Old City will delight with its over 300 beautiful Buddhist temples, museums, street bazaars and its overall laid back atmosphere.