Chiang Mai has a wealth of attractions and sites to visit and experience. There are of course the ‘must-sees’ for any visitors including the Old City, Wat Doi Suthep, Tha Pae Gate, Wiang Kum Kham and those appear in these pages. However, we also focus on many lesser-known sites, privately owned and even secret spots that the visitor (and residents) can delight in discovering. The quirky shop, the jungle temple, the bustling market, the tranquil garden; they, and must more besides are all here so get out there and explore of thriving, fascinating and amazing Chiang Mai.
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Cherry blossom season in Chiang Mai lasts between December and February. Citylife reviews the best spots for great viewing and pictures.
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Cheniphat Thiangtae looks at the history of Bo Sang, the iconic umbrella village and asks whether its art and purpose is terminally on the wane.
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Wat Pha Lat, a hidden temple nestled in the jungle. A Chiang Mai secret waiting to be discovered.
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Locally Baan Tawai is often thought of as 'something that's there for the tourists', but as Pim Kemasingki reports, that's far from the case.
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Mae Chaem, located in a deep valley and surrounded by picturesque mountains to the south of Chiang Mai, is similar to Pai but without the crowds.
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The VisitLanna Association for MICE and Tourism, in collaboration with the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), the Tourism Authority of Thailand,
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