Chiang Mai

Thailand's second largest city is only a fraction of the size of Bangkok and a great place to potter either on foot or by bicycle. Founded in the 13th Century the city has numerous ancient Buddhist temples and other monuments attesting to a distinguished past. In addition, since long before tourism the city has been a centre of excellence for handcrafted pottery, weaving, umbrellas, silverwork and woodcarvings and these cottage industries can still be discovered today in and around the city. There are also some interesting local day markets and a very large night market catering mainly to the visitor. There are plenty of places to eat including riverside bars and restaurants. Chiang Mai is a good base to explore Northern Thailand and the Golden Triangle - ask us for more details.

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