Chiang Mai, Thailand Travel Guide
Scenic spot introduction:
Chiang Mai is a plateau city in Thailand with a cool climate and a famous summer resort. It is the second largest city in Thailand, the capital of Chiang Mai Province, and the political, economic and cultural center of northern Thailand. Its degree of development is second only to the capital Bangkok. The city has beautiful scenery and is full of flowers and plants, especially roses. , has the nickname of "Northern Rose".Attractions distribution:
Chiang Mai is located in a mountainous area, located on a plateau basin 300 meters above sea level. It is surrounded by mountains and has a clear river flowing through the city. It has a cool climate, lush trees and colorful flowers.Scenic spot features:
Sightseeing, vacation, shoppingTransportation
Scenic spot location:
Asia>Thailand>Chiang Mai City
How to get there:
Chiang Mai International Airport is located about 4 kilometers southwest of Chiang Mai city. There are direct flights from Chiang Mai to Bangkok and Phuket in southern Thailand every day, and the flight to Bangkok takes about one hour. There are also direct flights from Chiang Mai to Kunming, China, but the fares are more expensive.
There are yellow buses in Chiang Mai. There are not many bus routes. The map of Chiang Mai shows each bus route.
To visit the scenic spots in the ancient city of Chiang Mai, you can walk or take a rickshaw. A ride costs about 20 to 30B. If you go beyond the ancient city, it may cost 50B.
Scenic area map:
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Tickets
Chiang Mai ticket prices:
Wat Phra Sin: 30 baht
Wat Chiang Man: Free
Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center: 100 baht
Wat Yao: Free
Song Wat Tak: Free
Wat Chedi Luang: Free
Peishan Hmong Village: 30 Thai plants
Chiang Mai National Museum: 30 Thai plants
Phuping Palace: 50 baht
Ancient Taoist Temple: Free
Chiang Mai Night Zoo: 100 baht for adults, 50 baht for children.
Northern Thailand Cultural Park: Free
Duyingsana National Forest Park: 200 baht
Scenic area opening hours:
Pasin Temple: 6:00-18:00
Chiangman Temple: 6:00-18:00
Jie Yao Temple: 6:00-18:00
Wat Sumde: 6:00-18:00
Wat Chedi Luang: 6:00-18:00
Chiang Mai National Museum: Wednesday to Sunday 9:00-16 :00
Puping Palace: Every Saturday, Sunday and national holidays, 8:30-12:30 am, 13:00-16:00 pm. The palace gardens are open every day.
Ancient Taoist Temple: 6:00-18:00
Chiang Mai Night Zoo: 8:00-23:00
Northern Thailand Cultural Park: Monday to Friday 9 :00-16:00
Travel Tips
Travel Notes of Travellers:
- Travel Guide: Thailand Six-Day Free Travel Guide 2018
travelling guideline:
Elephant Safari is a must-have activity for most tourists when they come to Chiang Mai. It involves riding an elephant into the jungle, climbing over mountains and crossing rivers, as well as elephant performances and bamboo rafting. Almost all travel agencies in Chiang Mai offer elephant riding tours, and you can also book them at the hotel front desk.
Watching the graceful folk dances in Chiang Mai is one of the main entertainment activities for local sightseeing. The local dances in Chiang Mai have a distinctive personality. There are large performances every night at the old Chiang Mai Cultural Center restaurant.
Taking a hot air balloon to overlook Chiang Mai from high altitude is a new and exciting project. It usually takes off one hour before sunrise, so you can enjoy the perfect sunrise in mid-air. You can also enjoy Chiang Mai's beautiful and wide plain valleys and rural rice fields.
Tour route:
Day 1 Chiang Mai
Day 2 Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center → Wat Phra Sing
Day 3 Chedi Luang → Lampang
Best time to visit:
June to October every year is the best tourist season in Chiang Mai. However, you need to pay attention to the weather forecast and avoid continuous rainy days.
Shopping recommendations:
Exquisite antiquities, silver jewelry, mountain tribe opium pipes, embroidery, Thai silk, cotton products, woven baskets, celadon, silverware, furniture, lacquerware, wood carvings, paper umbrellas, etc.
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