The town itself is famous for its temples and night bazaar where you can pick up some of the superior handicrafts fashioned locally.
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Essential information for Chiang Mai
British citizens do not require a visa for stays less than 30 days.
There are plenty of delicious Thai eateries to sample and you can even take a cookery class to impress everyone back home!
The ‘Rose of the North’ is one of Thailand’s off-the-beaten-track treasures. Yes, you can spend your Thailand holidays lazing on the beaches of Phuket, dabbling your toes in azure water in Koh Phi Phi, or haggling like a native in the streets and boutiques of Bangkok. But if you really want to see the ‘real’ Thailand then Chiang Mai offers the best of Thailand holidays all packaged up into one neat bundle.
Don’t be fooled – Chiang Mai isn’t some tiny little village tucked away in the mountains. It’s Thailand’s fifth biggest city, although with so much amazing mountain scenery surrounding it, the city still manages to cling onto that village feel. Morning sunrises are magically misty and mysterious, reflecting off the red sandstone rocks and making the entire city look like it’s made of liquid gold. Holidays to Chiang Mai introduce you to a more authentic side of Thailand, but with some little luxuries thrown in for good measure, too.
Package holidays to Chiang Mai introduce you to a unique and lively location that’s completely different from its cousins in the south. Check out our Chiang Mai hotels to start planning your Thai adventure today.