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We have prepared a super-list for you, which includes the sights of Chiang May and its surroundings, the best places and events worth visiting. Most of them are free, or are not so expensive. On the links you can read more detailed information.

Sights Chiang Mai and Interesting Events

1. Trip / Hike to Mount Doy Sutkhep. Thousands of people rushed in May by mountain during pilgrimage to walk from the gate of the university to the temple. You can go with them or do the way on your own. However, on the mountain you can climb on the rented bike or songteo and exploring deeper.

Dawn in DOI Suthep National Park - PUI

2. Sign up for meditation courses in the temple. It is located on the outskirts of the city near the university. You can stay for so many days how much you want - food and shelter will be provided for free. True, you must make a donation at the end of the course.

3. Tour on chistons Chiang May. In the square of the old city, many temples, and you can arrange a tour for the whole day! .

One of the temples Chiang May

4. Visit Waterfallswhich are many in the vicinity of Chiang May. For example, Huay Kaew Waterfall Waterfall next to the zoo.

5. Take a walk to the lake on a bike or bike. it favorite place recreation local residents At the foot of the mountains with cafes at the water. Only 20 baht for the entrance.

6. Listen to live music. In the cafe Northgate Jazz, that the northern gates of the Old Town often play cool musicians, all the time different and different music, not only jazz. People stand even on the road and on the opposite lawn - the place is popular!

7. Visit short meditation courses. They are held in the Wat Sri Gerd temple in the center every Monday at 3.00 for a couple of hours.

8. Eat in the Hindu temple. Every Tuesday at 6 pm in the Devi Mandir Temple is held a special ceremony, after which you feed for free))

9. Go to the market for products. You can come to the largest grocery market, where they buy all the restaurants provisions and buy mango on 20 baht per kilogram! Large selection of vegetable-seafood-spice and everything. .

Muang Mai market

10. Strengthen the university. There are several universities in the city, but the largest and most famous Chiang Mai UniverCity, located on an extensive area with a park and lake.

11. Relax in the park in the southwest corner of the square. Here in the morning, people are engaged in gymnastics and yoga, and someone runs. You can work out on outdoor simulators.

12. Spot on the open microphone. Sangdee Gallery SrimankalGarn SOI 5 conducts an open microphone when everyone can sing something, on Thursdays, starting from 8 pm.

13. PRESSIBLE ON THE BUDDIDE HOLIDAY. They are celebrated on the lunar calendar, so every year in different dates. Major celebrations are held in the central temples of Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedya Luang.

14. Freeze in Thai Switzerland. In the morning the temperature drops to zero, but what mountains and types! Visit there botanical Garden And permanently in the house overlooking the mountains.

Road at Doyg Khang

Tham Lod.

20. Dance. Come to one of the parties to the Zoe in Yellow club. There are also free classes on the salsa, starting from 8.30 pm everyday and Thursday.

21. Look at monks in the morning. Somewhere at 6 am, they begin to walk around the city and collect alms and food.

22. Visit Saturday and Sunday walking streets. Many people, the states of goods for every taste and color, including products of folk crafts and souvenirs.

23. Scares Petard explosions at the festival and Yi Peng. They take place at the end of November and are noted with a wretch: the river is launched by craft boats, hundreds of heavenly lanterns swept into the sky, music, parades, salutes and explosions of Petard. And so lasts 3-4 days!

Holiday Yi Peng.

24. Eat street food. With the onset of darkness on the streets, whole markets appear. For example, at the northern gate of the old city or on Saturday or Sunday Street.

25. Look at the work of artisans in the village of Baan Tawai. Maybe even want to buy yourself something from a wood thread or other products of folk creativity.

26. Volunteering. Try yourself as a volunteer on one of the farms in the vicinity of Chiang May.

27. Try Thai tea. In China live from China and grow tea and coffee. There you can see and taste))

Small Tea Production Factory in May Salong

28. Stand on the ruins. Chiang May is an ancient city, and you can literally among the residential block to find the ruins of the ancient fortress.

29. Hang away from Thapae Gate gate. In the evenings there are many people here, street musicians play, and other events are held. In addition, the gate is the center of the city and one of the attractions of Chiang May.

30. Learn more about local tribes. In the province several villages of local tribes, and the museum will help learn their better. Address: Ratchahamangkla CHOTANA ROAD (HWY 197)

31. Watch with your own eyes on the famous. It is located close to Chiang Paradise, and even at least the entrance is paid, you will remember the spectacle!

White church

32. Meet the sunset overlooking the city. In the Park DOI Suthep - PUI can be spent the night in a tent, having met the sunset and dawn, and it is literally 25 km from Chiang May.

33. Go to. There are pandas, as well as other exotic animals, even penguins (in the tropics!). Children will be satisfied!

Zoo Chiang Maya

34. Maketattoo. This is not just a tattoo, but a kind of blessing from a monk, more known as the magic tattoo of Sak Yant. You can try to make it in the monastery in the village of Doi Saket. Ask some salon about it.

35. Come and buy anything on the JJ Market antiques market. Here you can find anything, - from furniture to photos and interior items.

36. Break along the river from thaton to Chiang Rai on a boat for the flow.

37. Get blocked to the thread on Songkran. In Thai New Year (in April), it is customary to be poured right on the streets. Water madness!

38. . Take a trip to the places where the opium was grown and smuggled went to the neighboring countries. Located at the junction of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos.

39. Talk to monks. In some temples (Wat Chedya Luang, Wat Umbong) there is an opportunity to chat with monks and ask questions. And they are not averse to practicing their English.

In one of the temples Chiang May

40. Live as local and relax. The entire atmosphere of this city is relaxing and configures on a leisurely way. Contemplate, sitting in the temple and breathing fragrance of incense!

Here is such a list! In fact, you can come up with as much as :-) What other attractions Chiang May do you know? Maybe there are still some interesting places and events that are worth viewing in the city and the surrounding area?

Chiang Mai is located in the northwestern part of Thailand and is one of the most fragile cities in the world. Locals call him a Thai flower capital. The "Multi-Flower" can be traced in the design of streets, Buddhist sculptures, as well as in the clothes of ordinary passers-by. Around the city there are floral fields of all possible shades. It is not surprising that Chiang Mai makes a significant contribution to Thai floral exports.

The name of the city is translated as a "new fortress". In the province of Chiang Mai, 1.6 million people live, the population speaks in Thai. The basis of the provincial industry is the logging enterprises based on valuable teak forests, and tobacco production is also developed.

More than 700 years ago in the north of the country there was a peaceful existence Lanna Tai.which ruled the wise king of Mengray. " Infinite rice fields"- This is a literal translation of the name of the country and the lifestyle of the population. It was Mengray who laid the "New Fortress" (Chiang Mai) at the foot mountains Doyceutchep. At the same time, the warlike ancient Siam (Ayutheya) is located in the southern Thailand. For six hundred years, Siam tried to subordinate to himself Chiang Mai, but reached his goal only after 1900. Only by mutual agreement, Bangkok was able to send a representative of the authorities to the Chiang Mai-Chiangray area. As a result of such a long confrontation and the struggle for independence from Siam, it was possible to preserve the unusual "Lanna Thai" culture. Therefore, Chiang Mai is rightly called the northern capital of Thailand. This usually come to families on excursion purposes.

Region	Northern Thailand.
Number of population	on the agglomeration of 965,000 people. (in the central part - about 150,000 people)
Population density	333 people per 1 km²
	thai Bat \u003d 100 Satang
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Climate and weather

Maximum the average monthly temperature Observed in April (+36 ˚С). At night from April to June the warmest (average monthly temperature 22 ... 24˚С). The coolest of everything in Chiang Mai in December and January: during the day about +27 ˚С. The greatest amount of atmospheric precipitation falls on September (up to 260 mm), unproduced by sediments February (up to 5 mm).

It must be borne in mind that the North of Thailand is located in the mountains, therefore, in closed lowlands, the temperature may decrease to +8 ° C of degrees, and the amount of precipitation will be minimal. Best time For rest - from March to August.

Nature

Chiang Mai is located on a mountain plateau Korat. At an altitude of over 300 meters. Be sure to move in national Park Doi Inthananonwhere you can admire landscapes with the highest peak in Thailand (2565 m).

An hour from the Northern Capital (70 km) extended a unique cave chain Chiang Dao.. Only two caves are available for independent inspection ( Tham Phra Nawn.and THAM SEUA DAO.). The total length of the moves is about 12 km, the transitions themselves are very low and narrow, so the path is quite tedious. It is recommended to capture a flashlight with you so as not to get confused in numerous moves. The entrance to the cave will cost $ 0.3 if the desire to take the conductor - then at $ 3. At the entrance to the cave is a large ancient temple And the lake with transparent water. In the caves, foreign formations are preserved in the form of crystals on the walls, so without a powerful light, you cannot see it all.

10 kilometers from Chiang Mai small lake Huay Tueng Tao. . Along the coastline built straw gazebos, where vacationers can accommodate their belongings. Armor rental will cost $ 10 in the nearest cafe. There are many cafes around the lake with inexpensive and delicious food, so there will be no problems with nutrition.

In Chiang Mai itself, there is a overgrown lake, which is visited by only monks. Natural reservoir is located behind the monastery Wat Chang Tai..

Fishing resorts are especially popular Dream Lake Fishing resort. (Arapaim habitat), Queen. Sirikit. dAM. (Zmeegolova), MAE NGAT. reservoir. (Tilapia and mud carp).

For recovery it is recommended to visit hot springs San Kampheng. (36 km from Chiang Mai). The entrance will cost only $ 1.5, since the source belongs to the state. You can buy in separate male and female mineral baths, there is a common mineral pool. Twenty minutes of such pleasure will cost $ 2. There is an opportunity to stay at the hotel when San Kampheng.. Nearby is a similar private thermal resort Roong Arun.where you can make mud masks.

sights

In the vicinity of the Northern Capital - five large national parks:

• Hyay-us-Dang with geysers;
• Op Khan with granite mining arrays;
• Pui. with waterfalls;
• Doy Inthanon with evergreen forests and waterfall Vaciathan;
• OP-LUANG With the canyon system.

The average cost of entering National Park is from $ 0.5.

Botanical Garden deserves attention MAE Fah. Luang, occupying area of \u200b\u200b10 acres. The garden was created for the Thai people so that the local population could admire exotic plants. Previously, there was a village removed from the benefits of civilization, which served as a transshipment point for opium traders. Now the village has been preserved, but there has changed the way of life and the occupation of the residents. Flower lovers will be able to see the most rare types of orchids in Mae Fah Luang.

Famous but more secluded gardensDokmai. You can see at Moo 10, Namprae, Hang Dong.

Get to know the main Thai symbol (elephant) on the farm Patara.. The program includes a jungle trip on an elephant without a saddle, by the way, quite painful with unusual entertainment. Elephant Nature Park (209/2 Sridom Chai Road) offers a whole day with an elephant family, feed them, watch the washing and games.

Next to Chiangmay there are several training centers for elephants where animals wear logs and help in every possible way. One of them is located in the village Ta Yaak. MA. Ping. Elephant. Village.invites to the idea where the elephants draw and even make a massage.

You can see and feed other animals in Night Safari Park: Giraffes, deer, rhinos and hypopotamos - such a variety causes delight even in an adult. In the evenings, a laser show program is offered here. We also recommend visiting Chiang Mai Zoo ($ 3), but you have to pay extra for individual attractions (poultry, aquarium, panda house).

Certificates spend free time in the park Suan Buck Hat. - This is a kind of oasis of calm and privacy in the city center. In artificial reservoirs, you can feed fish (feeds from $ 0.3), and in the cafe you can rent a mat for 0.1 $ and stretch out on the grass.

In Chiang Mai, many religious structures, each of which has its own distinctive feature:

• Monastery Wat Suan Dok is the burial of the royal family.
• Wat Ched Yod is known for its green plantings: the seedlings of the tree, under which the Buddha has become enlightened.
• At the entrance to the Wat Lok Molee temple, symbolic trees are exhibited: gold and silver. All visitors consider them their duty to see them.
• Interesting tourists and wooden wat Phan Tao Temple with a lattice roof and a plot of gold, located in Phra Pok Klao.

The most visited temple in Chiang Mai - Wat. Phra That. Doi Suthep. This temple rises above the city, and to get into it, you need to climb along the mountain road. The main shrine of the temple consider the power of the Buddha. The legend says that the power brought the White Holy Elephant in the XIV century and left them on the hill, where in the future the Golden Temple was laid. Inside you will see Emerald Buddha and unusual decor elements: Golden umbrella, Dragon head. From the sighting platform of the temple, planted with fruit trees, offers a magnificent view of Chiang Mai.

The oldest temple in Chiang Mai - Wat. Chiang Mai.. This grand constructions were laid by King Menager in the XIII century.

In place, where the king was killed by lightning, laid Wat Chedi Luang.

Amazing beauty places include the Palace Bhubing - Winter royal Residence. The palace can be visited until 5 pm, except for winter months ($ 1.5).

Food

The kitchen of Northern Thailand is more diverse than the kitchen of other regions of the country: the influence of China and Laos affects. Seafood are slightly less presented in the north, but the prices of them are much lower. However, the province of Chiang Mai has other advantages. The northern capital is known for extensive strawberry plantations and small pineapples that are not grown in the south. Jams and confiture based on strawberries are sold in the city markets.

One of the traditional dishes of the North - khaa Soy Lam Yai. The composition includes noodles and pork, richly seasoned curry and roasted with the addition of coke milk. As a snack, the local population uses keb Must (Fried pork leather) - analogue of Slavic "Shkvair".

In Chiang Mai, vegetarian culture is developed if you are a supporter - then visit the institution with the widest range: Pun. Pun., Caf.é Pandau., Blue Diamond.. Walking in road area NymanhaminLook at B. Salad. Concept: Here you can make yourself a salad yourself (a plate with 5 free additives will cost $ 2) and generally collect any dish (soup, side dish).

The city has developed a network of budget meals. Thanks to the buffets, even with the minimum amount in your pocket you can dine tight. The most inexpensive is a buffet Kun Churn (Works up to 14 hours). There are also promoted establishments with "restaurant" prices (for example, Imperial Mae Ping.).

Accommodation

Chiang Mai is a rather compact city, so in whatever part of the city you settled - you will not be able to get to the right place. Overnight in the eight-month mixed-type room will cost $ 3 ( Sume. Sume. Guest House., Mojito. Garden Hotel., Green. Oasis.). Surprisingly, but in cheap bedrooms there is always a shared shower or bath, a fan, the Internet.

The cost of a separate room for two begins with $ 6. Room in one of the most luxury hotels in the city, for example in Khum Phaya Resort Chiang Maiwill cost you from $ 70 per night.

Entertainment and recreation

There are many museums in this city. Those who entail Hinduism will be interesting private museum of God Ganesh (in the village Doye Lo), consisting of three halls: in the first two - statues and pictures of the Divine, in the latter - the place of worship.

Similar to each other MuseumMON. FAI (Museum of fabric peoples of the North of Thailand) and Sbun. NGA (Textile Museum, input from $ 3).

We recommend visit ethnological Museum of Mountain Tribes With housing layouts, realistic mannequins of people, real dishes. Or National Museum Chiang Maiwhich works daily except Monday and Tuesday to 4 pm (input - $ 0.7). Its exposition consists of the most valuable items of religion, culture and life of Lanna.

Those who wish can visit the museum dedicated to the history of the royal family - Dara Pirom Palace.

Fans of brands will be delighted with the Museum of Filateli (15 Praisanee RD.), And collectors of coins - from the Numismatics Museum (52 \u200b\u200bRatchadamnoen RD).

There are those who will be interesting Aviation Museum on the base military base Next to Chiang Mai airport.

By the way, in Chiang Mai, as in Bangkok, there is a museum of dolls, only instead of miniature beauties here produce terrible freaks.

In Chiang Mai, there is something to see and besides the usual museums. For example, one of the most unusual workshops of Thailand is a solar umbrella workshop (111/2 Bosang Sankkamphaeng). Here you will show all the technical process from beginning to end and offer to checkout the order from the catalog of umbrellas, and for the symbolic fee, local craftsmen will sing your belongings (T-shirts, covers, caps).

With the head to plunge into the oscillations of insects in the museum-zoo ( Siam. Insect. Zoo) In the very center of Chiang Mai at the address Srimankalajarn Road Soi, 13. Here are collected collections of beetles and butterflies from around the world, regular workshops and interactive games for children are held.

In the Khang Dong district of Chiang Mai in 2006, a piece of African continent appeared - Park Night Safari.. From the Zone Savannan in Kenya were delivered through the air to the Southeast Asia Predators and hoofs. Three areas of activity are created in the park: "Savannah", "Predators", "Way of Jaguar". Throughout the route, you can feed animals right from the hands, and even play with some. A night laser program has been implemented. The first two zones work from 6 to 11 pm, and the "way of jaguar" - from 11 am. The cost of a ticket only to the Zaguar path zone is $ 3, the cost of the subscription (three zones, laser show, fountains) - $ 15.

If a desire to see the traditional Thai village will appear, then look at the settlement karenov (One of the mountain tribes of Northern Thailand). Women of this tribe have the neck of an incredible length. Such disproportionality is achieved due to the constant wearing of special rings.

Purchases

Shopping can be done immediately upon arrival at Chiang Mai airport. Next to him is located the shopping center Central Airport Plaza with a unique department decorated in the style of the "traditional Thai village". Here they sell handicrafts of the Mountain tribes of the North: suits, bags, decorations. A little further located the hall of Thai art, where antiques are exhibited. In Central Airport Plaza, many boutiques with clothing, perfume, electronics.

The five-story center of Kad Suan Kaew with a comfortable multi-tier parking is not least famous, inside the tops supermarket.

The city has a branch of the French chain of supermarkets Carrefour. There are also two branches of the English hypermarket Tesko.

Goods of Thai manufacturers with a discount can be bought in the Thai supermarket Big C. Here buyers celebrate a good range of seafood, fruits and vegetables.

From Chiang Maths It is worth bringing products from taut paper (for example, the umbrella from the sun), silver decorations, Burmese boxes, ceramics, ceramics, medicinal grasses and tea. It is especially worth noting the electronics: prices are almost everywhere else and affordable.

A wide selection of souvenirs is presented in the WarArot market, where products from Thai silk can also be sought.

Transport

There are almost no city buses in Chiang Mai, so residents have to be content with Tuk Tuki or "Lor himself". "Lor himself" is modern Rickshaws, rather strong fat guys, the phrase translates as "three wheels", it is on them that these sports taishes move all those who want. The average cost of such a trip is from $ 1.5, a surcharge for baggage is possible. Taxi cars in Chiang Mai are much smaller than in Bangkok. Those that are, equipped with taxometers, the average cost of a trip around the city from 2 to $ 6.

Also on the city regularly run multi-colored SongTEO (pickups), which can be reached anywhere in the city. SongTEO color indicates a specific route.

Another tourist in Chiang Mai can rent a car or a motorcycle from $ 25 per day.

The transport system of transport in the city is built on the internal and external multidirectional rings connected by transitions. On some streets of the city you can park only on the left side. The color of the border shows the allowable places to stop (red - prohibits). For a ride without a helmet, a fine in the amount of $ 15 is charged, for an unused belt, a fine of $ 20 is assumed and the rights can be selected.

Communication

To call Chiang Mai from a landline phone, you must dial 8-10-66-53 number of the called subscriber. Three large mobile operators (1-2 Call / Ais, Happy / DTAC, TRUE) offer advantageous tariff plans for calls home. You can buy a SIM card in SEVEN Eleven and Family Mart supermarkets.

The city has developed a network of Internet cafes, a lot of free access points to the global cobweb. The relatively cheapest Internet will only make a prepayment of a prepayment with a compensation. Of all the operators, only DTAC holds regular promotions to voice calls and use the Internet.

Safety

Movement on the road is almost not regulated. When moving the road, it is necessary to look right, and not to the left.

When shopping do not trust tempting prices for jewelry made of gems, most likely you offer ordinary glass. The same situation with silver and gold. Original products can be purchased only in factories.

Do not trust the Indians offering sewing costumes for small money. "Divorce" Banalen: You will leave a prepayment, and you will not get a suit, although you promise to deliver it directly to the airport by the time of departure of the aircraft. The episodes are known when the "Bar Girls" had a sleeping pills and took money from an unlucky tourist. Keep in mind that these "bars" workers, although they drink along with you along, but their beer is non-alcoholic, so they are not a crown truly.

If you bring a girl in the room - then be sure to check the ID card (analogue of the local passport). Very often, minors are engaged in the provision of intimate services. Such relations in Thailand will inevitably lead to imprisonment. In Thai prisons, they are serving a punishment mostly tourists, lost vigilance.

Business climate

Any foreigner who choose Chiang Mai as an object of investment of money should think about forced cooperation with the Thai side. The company must be jointly joint, and employees in the main mass - Thais in origin.

There are a number of reasons for which foreigners invest their money in the economy of Thailand: receiving a long-term visa, justification of residence and others. At the same time, the authorized capital of the artificially created joint stock company should be at least 30 thousand $. 51% of the shares are assigned to Thai partners, the number of shareholders is established from 7 people. But these conditions may be bypass, without breaking the law: if you take advantage and maintaining local lawyers - then you will even provide Thai, who will later unsubscribe their shares in your favor. Additional costs of registration of a joint stock company and issuing documents will be about 50 thousand $.

The property

Housing rental prices in the northern capital of Thailand are very affordable. The month of renting a two-storey house on the outskirts of the city will cost $ 200. This will ensure round-the-clock security, the cottage will have several bedrooms, a large living room, furniture, air conditioning, hot water, eurocuke. If you choose a house with a garden, a veranda and a pool - then the rental price will increase by $ 100. Rent a cottage in the historic center (for example, near the university) costs about $ 600 per month.

The cost of small houses in the cottage village on the outskirts of Chiang Mai is 55 thousand $ 52 square meters (a little more than a thousand per square). Purchase usually at home large Square (from 107 squares). The price increases in proportion to the area, on this proposal from 90 thousand.

But the villa-house (800 squares) with a land plot of 3000 square meters. meters as part of the resort Four Seasons. It is estimated at 4 million dollars.

According to the Thai real estate purchase scheme, a foreigner can own all buildings except the Earth on which they are located. The only way out: invest money for five years in the investment department. Then, when the amount reaches at least $ 1.2 million, permission will be issued for registration of 1600 square meters. meters of land.

Chiang Mai is considered the starting point for tracking in the north of Thailand. Such "bars" are far from traditional excursion programs and require some preparation. It is necessary to take hiking shoes, warm and waterproof clothing, a means of mosquitoes.

When visiting the villages, in no case let's not give money to local beggars. If you are invited to enter the dwelling - do not forget to shoot shoes. It is forbidden to enter the house. You can communicate with local and photographed (after recording permission), it is not recommended to get drunk. In the village may be pretty dirty, but this is not a reason for you too sail.

Chiang Mai (Chiang Mai) is the northern province of Thailand, which has long been recognized as its cultural center. The picturesque landscape, the abundance of greenery, a lot of cultural and national monuments and a special cosmopolitan atmosphere entail travelers and expat from around the world.

General

The capital of the province is Chiang Mai Town. This is the center of all over Northern Thailand and the fifth largest city in the kingdom. It is located 316 meters above sea level on the plain surrounded by rural settlements and mountains. Among them, the most high top Thailand (2776 m) - Doy Inhanon (Doi Inthanon). It is in the 90th kilometers to the west of the city, and is the only place in the kingdom where the snow sometimes falls.

The atmosphere of Chiang Maya

Climate

The northern location of Chiang Mama on the hill makes its climate more moderate than in the south. Here, at the first-mentioned top of Doy Inhanon, the Thai Pole of the cold is located, where the temperature can be lowered to -8 ° C.

As in the rest of the kingdom in Chiang Mai distinguish three seasons:

1. Moderate. It is considered the most successful period for trips to this region. It begins in November and lasts in February. In the afternoon, the temperature rises to + 25 ... + 30 ° C, but at night it can go to + 15 ° C and below.
2. Hot. This season lasts from March to June. At this time, the heat reaches its temperature maximum + 40 ° C, and the jungle and numerous agricultural land begin to burn (in March-April). In addition to the melting temperature, the city will also enhance the smoke curtain. This is the most unsuccessful time to travel to Chiang May.
3. The rainy season captures 4 months from July to October. At the beginning of summer, Musson comes from India to the province, which brings with him abundant, but short-term livne and significant relief. The temperature is slightly lowered, it becomes easier to breathe, the vegetation is quickly restored, and the mosquitoes arrive with it. This period is more successful for visiting the cultural capital of Thailand than the previous one.

Geography

Chiang May is located at 18 ° 47'20 "Northern latitude and 98 ° 59'00" Eastern longitude in 700-tesh kilometers north from Bangkok. The province borders with the Burma and Laos and is part of the legendary Golden Triangle of South Kazakhstan ( South-East Asia).

Population

About 170,000 people live in the capital of Chiang Mai, and in the entire province - more than a million. At the same time, local residents differ significantly from the main population of Thailand. Externally, they are more like the Chinese, have darker skin and have a relatively small growth. In addition, it is impossible not to notice the differences in the temperament of the inhabitants of the North. They are much calmer and friendlier than the remaining Thais, although some can say: "Where is already calmer?". This is largely due to the fact that the Kingdom of Lanna, the capital of which has long been Chiang Mai, developed separately from Thailand, forming its own genotype and cultural features.

A large number of mountain tribes and nationalities live in the province of the province, which have their own characteristics in culture and lifefall. Most of the population professes Buddhism.

Nature and landscape

The Northern Nature of Chiang Mai fascinates with its magnificence and leave no one indifferent. The mountain landscape of the province is covered with lush tropical forests, among which the numerous villages of local tribes are scattered. The city itself is comfortably located in the floodplain of the Ping River, among the mountain ranges and the hills.

Economy

Residents of alpine villages are engaged in agriculture (rice and tea growing), livestock breeding and hunting. Most of the population of Chiang Mai earns a living by agriculture or related professions. In addition, the capital is famous for all Thailand by his artisans and carpeting production. In second place is tourism.

Time in Chiang Mai.

Chiang Mai watch is shown for 3 hours more than in Moscow. As in Bangkok, the international coordinated time in Chiang Mai is indicated as UTC +7.

Language

Most of the locals are talking on one of the dialects of the Thai language. To communicate with tourists, residents use English, however, it should be noted that with the removal from the capital, it becomes more complicated from the capital.

Holidays

One of the most colorful and fabulous holidays is not only Chiang Mai, but also of Thailand is Loi Krathong. Look at the magazine launch of heavenly lanterns and residents of other regions of Thailand and foreigners are coming. Celebrated by Loi Kratong in each province of the kingdom, but it is here that it reaches such a scope and painful!

History

The Kingdom of Lanna (LANNA), the name of which is translated as a million rice fields, covered most of the Northern Thailand and flourished even before the fastener. The rich history of Chiang Mai can be traced 700 years ago, which makes the city most historically significant in Thailand.

After her victory over the kingdom, Haripundia King Lanna Mengray (Mengrai) decided to postpone his capital from the city of Chiang Paradise, and in 1296 he founded a new city. Without the causthery, he was so called "a new city", which in the Thai version sounds like Chiang Mai.

During the struggle for power between the princes of Lanna and the governors of Burma Chiang Mai was very devastated. Because of this, five hundred years after the foundation, the city had to be founded again and in 1796 the residents of the surrounding settlements were resettled. After that, the capital began to edit Siam's vassals, whose influence was abolished only in 1939, with the death of the last of them.

Noteworthy Moment newest Story Chiang Mai is that he became the birthplace of one of the Kingdom Prime Ministers - the toxin of the Chinavat.

Orientation

The capital of the province is the city of Chiang Mai, with a total area of \u200b\u200babout 40 km². In the perimeter of the old part of the city an ancient wall and water ditch stretches. Unlike other Thai cities, attractions here are evenly distributed throughout the territory.

The province is divided into 21 district and 2 subarions. In total, there are about 1050 alpine villages in the region. Most of their residents are representatives of the Karen tribes and Lua.

SUPERHIGHWAY road

From Phatsuranok and Lampang leads an external track number 11, which envelopes Chiang Mai from the East and the North. This road is also called SuperHighWay.

Other routes leading from the city:

• No. 107 (TH Chang Phueak) - leads north to fang;
• №1095 - departs from 107th and leads to Pai and ME Hong Son;
• No. 118 (Th Charoen Muang) - leads to Chiang Paradise;
• №108 - leads to ME-Sariang and to Mount Intanon;
• №1004 (Th Huay Kaeo) - To Mount Suts.

The transport center of the city is the largest Bazaar Warro, around which the Chinese quarter is broken.

10 kilometers from Chiang May is pretty high mountain Doi Suthep (DOI Suthep), covered with a lush rainforest. It is visible from anywhere in the city, and sometimes Thais even say: "If you have not seen Doi Sutkhep - you did not see Chiang May." This is a relatively high wooded mountain located in the National Park of the same name. At its top there is a majestic Buddhist temple.

Areas

Chiang May is divided into new and old areas. Their main difference lies in different concentrations of temple complexes and ancient ruins. Tourist centre Its hotels and restaurants are located in the east of the Old Town. Central Street is Mun Muang (Moon Muang). At its intersection with Tha Pae Street (Tha PAE), the main city square is located. At the intersection of Super-Highway with Huai Kao Street there is a fashionable area with expensive hotels and restaurants.

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Features of rest

There is no sea in Chiang Mai, and, accordingly, there is nothing to do with the adherents of the beach rest. Tourists from Russia, for the most part, choose the coast for their travels, and because our compatriots are quite a bit here, although, recently there has been a tendency to increase the total number of Russians in Chiang Mai. Nevertheless, Europeans represent the bulk of tourists.

Journey to the Golden Triangle

The gold triangle is a popular tourist destination, which includes the borders of the three countries of Southeast Asia (Thailand, Myanmar and Laos). In the past, this territory was a opium paradise famous for the whole world. Today in Thailand this reminds about it, except that, opium museum.

The close proximity of Chiang Mai with Chiang Paradise, Paha and Burma makes this city of the ideal starting point for traveling along the Northern Thailand and the Golden Triangle of South Kazakhstan.

Cycling

Many tourists go to Chiang Mai to conquer one of the most interesting mountain railways on Doi Sutkhep. A long and intricate route on this mountain is designed for professionals, and may be unsafe for beginner cyclists. For the latter, Cross Country will be suitable for the route, which passes through the eastern border of the Dui Sutem Park. This shaded and not very long track, the descent on which will cause a lot of positive emotions.

Features of life: Longsa or wintering

Longsa in Chiang Mai is very different from accommodation in other cities of Thailand, since the province itself is quite original and unique. The differences are visible in everything: in temperament of local residents (Northerners are very kind, smiling, and calm), in a large number of cultural monuments, in the special charm of the northern tropics and the absence of the sea, relative cheapness ... List can be continued for a very long time. If you hold a parallel between Chiang Mai and some Russian city, St. Petersburg comes to mind.

Visas

Extend a tourist visa while in Chiang Mai, better and more convenient on the border with Myanmar or Laos. Visa-RAS from Pattaya or from the islands is more expensive.

To borders with Burma or Laos, you can get on your own, or by purchasing a tour operator from local tour operators. All procedures on the border take up no more than an hour, so it is quite realistic to decide with the proliferation of a visa in 8 hours.

Urban transport

Speaking about the features of life in Chiang Mai, it is impossible not to mention the system of urban transport, for for many it can become a real headache. To date, two systems are operating in the city - old and new. The latter is an attempt by the authorities to streamline the movement of public transport and leave the old system, and it is assumed that with time it will be so.

Was able to chiang mane

Another important point of which travelers should know. During the hot season (February-April) over Chiangmay, he waged heavy. The smoke curtain applies to Northern Laos and Eastern Burma. And this is not just a sisage haze as, for example, in Bangkok or a large megalopolis, it is the real smoke from forest fires and burning garbage on rice fields.

At this time, the number of cases of exacerbation of pulmonary and heart disease, and healthy people feel very not comfortable:

• The sky clouds smoke clubs, and it acquires gray.
• The smoke curtain hangs in the air, visibility is reduced.
• In many areas, the smell of Gary is felt, it becomes hard to breathe, nasal congestion, and tearing and rubbing in the eyes.
• There are much more dust in the premises.

At this time, not only all tourists leave Chiang Mai, but many locals, preferring to escape from smoke on the coast.

Medicine

In Chiang May, a large number of high-level medical centers, so many people come here to solve health problems. In particular, the dentistry and the objective system are well developed here.

Transport

In Chiang Mai, a long-distance transport system is very well established. Tourists have a fairly large selection in the way of movement from bus and train routes with a variety of comfortable levels and ticket prices to air flights.

As for the city transport, it's not so simple. Compared to Bangkok, in Chiang Mai, the public transport system is not as well developed. Locals prefer to move on Songteo or on personal transport, so urban buses become unprofitable and they are allowed to route times in half an hour. Mostly in the city can be moved in the following ways:

Songteo

There is an old and new service system to Songteo. According to the old city, Multicolored Songteo walks, the point of departure for which the soldier is used. Blue go south, in Lamphun, white - also south and east, and yellow - north. No rooms have machines, destinations are specified in Thai, travel within the city is 10-15 baht. The main problem is that according to some streets and throughout the old city, these Songteo do not go.

For this there are songteo red, the fare on which, theoretically, costs 15 baht. Why theoretically? Because they have no route. Rather, it is, but driven only by the driver, and changes depending on his wishes. In fact, this is a taxi that is gaining several passengers, which on the way with the driver. Local usually ask the driver where he holds the way, and the question of whether they will continue their path with him, is solved by themselves. But everything is more complicated with foreigners. Their drivers Songteo are carrying in any requested direction (even if he is not on the way), only here is the price at the same time, they climb a double, or even triple as a taxi.

This system annoyed everyone for a long time, and the city authorities tried to introduce fixed routes. They are still described in Thai, but at least differ with multi-colored lines on the windshield, the color of which corresponds to one or another route. So, having a map of Chiang May, it is not difficult to figure out.

Knock Knock

On the Samlo (as they call Tuk-Tuki) you can move faster, albeit with less comfort. Depending on your ability to bargain and destination, the trip can do from 40 to 150 baht. The main thing is the question of the cost of travel for one person to discuss before the trip. It is noteworthy that Drivers of Tuk Tukov rarely rarely when there is a passing, and therefore, it is preferable to have low-dignity banknotes.

Taxi

In Chiang Mai, there is a taxi, but it is rarely found. Usually they are ordered by phone, as, practically, it is impossible to catch the car on the street. In addition, it is difficult to convince the driver to enable the counter. If it works out, the tariff is 30 baht for the 1st two kilometers, and four baht for each subsequent.

Motobikes and cars

The most successful way to move in Chiang May are rides on rented motorbikes. Rental points in the city of great set, take a motorcycle for rent does not represent any difficulties. On average, the daily commission is equal to 150 bahaam, and decreases at the conclusion of a long-term contract.

More expensive, from 600 to 2000 baht per day, cost a car rental, which can be hired at the airport or in the city center. In addition, Chiang May has the opportunity to rent a car or a minibus with the driver. This is the most convenient option for small companies or to travel outside the city. Prices for such services begins from 1500 baht per day, plus fuel costs.

Bicycle

For more sports tourists in Chiang May, there are bicycle rental locations. In the old town, this is a fairly calm and safe way of movement. Depending on the brand and quality of the bike, rental costs can be 30-250 baht / a day.

Temples Chiang May.

In total, there are more than 300 temples in the provinces, about ten of which occupies a special place due to their historical and architectural features. Temples are undoubtedly the main legacy of not only Northern Thailand, but also the whole kingdom as a whole, while they combine the styles of the ancient state of Lanna, Burma and Sri Lanka. Even if you are not "Vatoman", you should visit the most outstanding temples Chiang Mai.

The most famous Vat in the province is, perhaps, Wat Phra Singh. Here you can see vintage gold frescoes on a red varnish in Lanna style. Wat Chiang Mans, is the oldest temple in the city. Presumably, it was built even before the foundation of Chiang Mai. In his walls, a miniature crystal Buddha is stored, which according to legend is able to cause rain. And behind the city walls among the forest there is an ancient temple of Wat Umbong, which was built by King Menager for a worshiped forest monk. This is a rather quiet, secluded place where you can relax near the ponds.

Food

Catering establishments in Chiang May are happy with its numerous and relatively low prices. In addition, here you can try dishes inherent only in this part of Thailand, for example, "Khao Soy" (wheat noodles in chicken broth or beef) or "Hang Lei" (pork in curry prepared on the ancient prescription Lanna).

In addition to restaurants with traditional Thai cuisine, tourists will find no problems in Chiang May and institutions specializing in international cuisine. Here you can taste dishes of Italian, French, Irish, German, Spanish, Mexican and many other kitchens of the world. It can be both cheap snacks and snack bars and sophisticated restaurants. There is no more such choice anywhere in Thailand.

Accommodation

Accommodation in Chiang Mai is cheap even by the standards of the kingdom. There is a very broad offer in the real estate market with accommodation options from economy - to premium class. The city offers a room in a guest house for 350 - 500 baht / a day. More comfortable condo bypass costs, on average, 500-1500 baht per day.

Housing even higher level from 1500 baht. Chiang May Hotel Base includes a suggestion of conditions from 2 stars and above. For example, the cost of the room for two, in a two-star hotel, will start from 5500 baht per week, and in a five-star - from 25,000 baht per week.

For those who wish to stay in Chiang Mai for a long time, there is a large selection of housing of various price categories and the degree of distance from the center. For example, a good condo can be removed for 7000-15000 baht per month, and the house for 10,000-20000 baht / month. Moreover, when concluding a contract for the year, the landlords give a good discount, and offer a wider choice.

sights

The main attraction of Chiang Mai, of course, are temples. However, it is mistaken to believe that this is the only thing you can see in this province. There is a wide variety of art galleries and thematic exhibitions, which you can see work as local masters and artists of Myanmar. In addition, in Chiang Mai many magnificent gardens and parks. For example, the royal garden winter Palace Pc ping. Outside the city, you can admire the most picturesque in the kingdom of landscapes. The floodplain of the ping river is surrounded by rice fields, green hills and mountain ranges. Among them are the highest peak in Thailand - Doi Inhanon. And under the canopy of the rainforest hid settlements of the mountain tribes.

Animal lovers will find a lot of interesting things in the zoo and aquarium Chiang Mai. Also, in the province there are many places where you can communicate with elephants. Moreover, it's not just to lay on ideas or riding, but also to find out the features of the life of gray giants and personally take part to care for them.

Entertainment

In Chiang Mai, nightlife lovers without any problems will find entertainment in the soul, even though their scope and not compare with the entertainment events of Bangkok or Pattaya. There are also disco, and go-go-gow bars, and live music.

One of the most popular entertainment in Chiang Mai is the Sunday Market market. Every weekend from the entire region here flows down a huge number of people to buy or sell all sorts of locally produced goods. Their foundation is the products of agriculture and craft. Also on the market you can see the most diverse performances of local residents.

Few tourist zones Thailand boasts the presence of decent places for rafting. In Chiang Mai, they are. The most interesting alloys are in the rainy season, at this time the thresholds on the rivers have 4-5 steps. Also, lovers of resting in nature are offered walks under the canopy of the rainforest, riding on elephants, river cruises, rock climbing and who has already become famous, a tour of Gibbon flight.

Very often, tourists arrive in Chiang Mai for knowledge and spiritual enrichment. There is a huge number of all sorts of schools and courses. Here you can practice in languages, study yoga, culinary tricks, shamanisama or Thai boxing. In addition, there are special places here, where people come to retreat and are practiced in meditation.

Prices

If we compare prices in Chiang May and in Pattaya, then accommodation, food and clothing of local production are cheaper here. And the cost of trips to Songteo is more expensive.

How to get

There are several options for how to get to Chiang Mai:

By plane

In the province there is your own international Airport. It is just three kilometers from the capital of the province and serves a large number of international and domestic flights. Here you can get a flight from Bangkok, and you can buy very inexpensive tickets from Loadostov companies, which fly from Don Muang Airport in large numbers.

By bus

From Bangkok, a lot of buses goes from the terminal, a lot of buses goes to the northern capital. It can be like public flights, worth 200 baht per ticket, but spending on the road at least 12 hours, or high-rate 1st class machines, for 550 baht per ticket that cope with the distance in 9 hours.

By train

So from Bangkok to get to Chiang Mai by rail will be required 12-15 hours. From the Jalamphong station in accordance with the regular schedule, trains with cars of different comforts are sent. The cost of tickets depends on which class a tourist will choose for itself.

The cost of tickets depending on the time of day and the level of comfort of the car:

Day Flight Flights: Night Flights:

Grade 2 - 281 baht 1 class - 1400 baht

Grade 3 - 121 BAT 2 class - 900 baht

Cellular communication and Internet

Cellular communication in Chiang Mai is represented in Thailand 1-2 Call, Truemove and DACT HAPPY. As in other regions of the country, it is much more profitable to use the services of Thai operators, rather than overpay for roaming.

Quality Internet communication in Chiang May is better than on the islands. In public places there are many points, where free or for a moderate fee can be connected to the network via Wi-Fi. Prices in the Internet cafe vary from 10 to 60 baht / 30 minutes. Connecting to the network after 3G with a local SIM card is the cheapest option.

Safety

As we have already written above, in a hot season in Chiang Mai, a very high level of smoke, which can represent a serious danger to people with cardiovascular diseases and allergies.

Water water in Chiangmaai is not suitable for drinking. For these purposes, they use bottled water here, which in large quantities can be purchased anywhere in the city in special automata, or order delivery service.

The province as a whole is a safe region. However, tourists still should be vigilant with respect to their property. Like all places with a large accumulation of Tourists, Chiang Mai are not deprived of thieves, fraudsters and other Prokhindev, dreaming of easy earnings.

Hotels in Chiang Mai, where to stay?

On the map presented below, accommodation options from all major booking services are collected, so you can easily find a suitable hotel for yourself, and immediately book it online.

Chiang Mai ranks second in its magnitude. This is an oldest city with a centuries-old history and special traditions. Russian tourists This place attracts an abundance of antiquity monuments, a mild climate, cheap food and housing and, of course, a visa-free regime.

Translated from the Thai language Chiang May means "New Fortress". This name clearly reflects the story. ancient Citywho was initially erected as a protective point, which fenched residents from numerous enemy raids.

Chiang Mai often plays the role of a kind of transshipment, to carry out from the city of journeys to the jungle, as well as attend with the excursions of the settlements in which mountain tribes live.

The neighborhood of Chiang Mai inhabits a lot of tribes with a distinctive culture. The most interesting thing is the tribe of Karenov, glorified by non-standard views on women's beauty.

Many come to Chiang Mai to fix their health. Medicine is well developed here. The dentistry and services of maternity homes are especially famous.

The atmosphere of Chiang Mai is unique in that in the process of historical development and mixing several currents, a new one, not like a similar culture formed. For a long time, two strong states fought with each other for the supremacy: Siam tried to subordinate to Chiang Mai. The enmity lasted several centuries, as a result of negotiations in one of the districts of Chiang Mai, two rulers did not reach the agreement. So there was a new one, not a similar place in Thailand, where colorful serenity reigns, seized with flowers and greens.

How to get?

Russian tourists get to Chiang Mai will have to be several ways, as the local airport is designed to arrive only internal flights.

Inside the country in Chiang Mai you will deliver different types of transport: trains, taxis, aircraft and buses running between large cities.

The easiest thing is to fly to Bangkok (most of the internal transfers starting) on \u200b\u200bthe plane, c. Without leaving the airport, transplant to the nearest flight to Chiang Mai, and now we are already in place.

From Bangkok, more than 30 flights are sent to Chiang Mai daily, therefore there should be no difficulties with the flight, but still, if you wish to save, book tickets in advance. On time "Created" ticket can do in the amount of less than 1,500 baht, whereas acquired on the spot may cost more than 2000 baht.

Chiang Mai on the map:

Weather

Since the city of Chiang Mai is located in the northern part of the country, here the climate is completely different than on the coast. It's not so hot here and is a special atmosphere. For example, in winter, the weather in Chiang Mai is very like a summer in the middle lane of Russia. In these months there is practically no rain. On the flat part, the air is heated to +28 degrees, and in the mountains the temperature does not exceed +15 degrees.

In the summer months it becomes much hotter. On some days, the temperature can even achieve +37 degrees. But the precipitates are still rare. The first rains fall out in May and last until October. Because of the abundance of precipitation, the temperature is slightly reduced and is about +30 degrees.

Unlike the rest of the state, where the temperature is almost the same, that in the afternoon, at night, in Chiang Mai in the evening it becomes much more cooler.

Shopping

Lovers spend money on souvenirs, clothes or electronics, Chiang Mai will seem a paradise place, because it is here that you can buy it all by record low pricesUnless, of course, you know how and love to bargain. By the way, you can not bargain here, but you need. Bargaining is one of the key mechanisms for the operation of the local market.

In addition to huge shopping centers Like the Plaza Pantype, Plaza Airport, the Central and the omnipresent Teso Lotus, the most interesting things can be found in numerous markets and close trade ranks: here merchants and artisans offer amazing souvenirs, handmade products, and all sorts of crafts performed right in your eyes. Such things in Chiang Mai will cost you much cheaper than in any other city of Thailand, because it is from here throughout the country there are gifts and souvenirs, which are then implemented in the same markets on doubled, or even tripled, price.

Where to stay?

As Chiang Mai is the northern capital of the country, then hotels here are numerous and varied. The city is divided into two areas: old and new. The tourist center is located in the eastern part of the old district. The cost of living in budget hotels is from 500 rubles per night. There are here I. dear hotels 5 *, rooms in this hotel will cost the tourist to more than 12,000 rubles per night.

Best hotels in high price categories:

• The Grand Napad (from 3500 rubles / day);
• Tamarid Village (from 10,000 rubles / day);
• Makka Hotel (from 5200 rubles / day).

• CH Hotel (from 1300 rubles / day);
• IMM Hotel Thaphae Chiang Mai (from 1225 rubles / day);
• Furama Chiang Mai (from 2500 rubles / day).

Budget hotels:

Transport

In the city there are several types of transport. You can ride on Veloiksha, a three-wheeled Tuk-Tuka or on a special open pickup, which is a minibus. They are called Songteo. You can navigate along the routes, paying attention to the color of the car. They are white, red, green or blue. Travel in such a taxi costs about 30 baht.

But the townspeople prefer to move around the city on Tuk-Tuka. The cost of a trip to it comes to 100 baht and depends on the duration of the route. It is best not to catch a taxi on the street, and call the phone.

If you prefer to easily move around the city and comfortably, then take a bike or motorcycle. You can rent and car. It will cost up to 2000 baht per day.

Food

Since the province is surrounded by a variety of plantations of fruits and vegetables, here you will not feel a shortage of fresh and natural food. The main product, on the basis of which a lot of dishes are preparing - strawberry. Jam is boiled from it, make ice cream, jams, confitures and much more.

In Chiang Mai, a very active vegetarian movement, so you can find many restaurants here, in which meat is missing. Seafood in the north of Thailand also stare less than in the south. Of course, you will find a restaurant with fresh dishes from mussels, squid or fish, but we will not see a special grace in cooking such food.

To the mark of gastronomic tourists: Khao Soya Lam Yai is a traditional Northern Thai dish, which must be tried first. In its composition pork, noodles, coconut milk and a lot of curry. Local eating this dish along with pork lepts roasted in oil - Keb Mu (on the manner of Russian shuttle).

sights

In the city and its surroundings a huge number of attractions. You can start their inspection by visiting the Botanical Garden of Queen Sirikit. This place is simply created for a calm and quiet rest. There are greenhouses, in which plants from all over Thailand are collected, as well as from the countries located in the neighborhood. They contain a variety of orchid varieties, lotuses, cacti, carnivorous plants and many others.

Another interesting place is hot springs San Kamphaeng Hot Springs. In general, in the vicinity of the city there are several sources with healing hot water. These places attract many tourists, and locals come here. Especially many people are going on weekends. Therefore, if you want to inspect everything, slowly and comfortably, then choose the day among the week.

Dawi Sutkhep

The next item of the route is Mount Doi Sutkhep. She is self high point In the city and belongs to the number of its main attractions. Here you can see another few interesting facilities - the Temple of Doi Sutem, the place of residence of the royal family, adjacent garden, viewing platformsWith stunning views of the surrounding area. To inspect everything, one day will be not enough, but two - just right.

Immediately for Duck Sutkhep is the mountain Pui. It is here that come in January to see how beautifully blooms Sakura. One more beautiful mountain In these places it is called Doy Inhanon. Here you can spend the night in one of the villages, walk to hot springs, admire huge trees.

Caves

Nature lovers advise visit the caves near the city. You can see the caves of Tham Phra Nawn and Tham Seua dao. The journey will be quite tedious since the caves are very low and you have to walk bent.

Wat Chedi Luang (Chadi Luang)

In this complex, many interesting statues, vintage temples of Vikharn Vikharne and two chokes are smaller, the body of the monk is resting in one of them.

Wat Chiang Mai Temple is the oldest temple in the city. It can be viewed on the Buddha statue of about 1800 years old, which causes rain if she diligently pray. And there is also an even older statue of the Buddha, which is already 2500 years old.

Lake Huay Tueng Tao

Not far from the city center is Lake Huay Tueng Tao. Here you can admire the beautiful nature, rice fields and an ideal expensive, which is angry with the lake. Here on the rafts built houses where you can relax in a large company and try Thai cuisine.

Zoo

Many tourists are skeptical about the entertainment of this kind: not everyone gives the pleasure of the contemplation of the exhausted animal closed in a cage. But the Chiang Mai Zoo differs significantly from most other zoos of the world. Local animals are not bored in cells, and live with comfort in spacious avoices. Externally, it looks as if they were placed in the usual habitat, where they are absolutely freedom, but at the same time, healthy, well-groomed and fed.

The cost of the entrance ticket for an adult is 100 baht. It is interesting to determine the definition of childhood on the passage in the zoo: those guys who have not yet overcome the growth threshold of 135 cm may pass on a preferential ticket, the cost of which is 50 baht. This ticket does not give the rights to visit all the pavilions of the zoo, but is only a passage to its territory. For example, those who wish to visit the pavilion with marine inhabitants, you will have to buy a separate ticket for 450 baht.

There are advantageous combined tickets (for example: Zoo and aquarium), the price of which is lower.

Since the territory of the zoo is simply enormous, you can move around it in various ways: on excursion trams or eco-buses. Do not try to bypass the zoo on foot - it is almost impossible! It is not worth saving on means of movement, as it is better to spend 70 baht on a ticket and inspect all the interesting places in one day, how to spend much more for the next day, without having time to examine everything at the previous time.

House of artists NACHA.

The house of the artists began not yet 10 years old: he was opened by a person named Voraunun Pongyroensakul in 2012. A man to this day sponsors this place and is his spiritual patron, as it just loves contemporary art in all its manifestations.

Today, here are gathering as young dating, manifesting interest in sculpture, painting or decorative and applied arts and experienced - old-timers. The goal pursed by the creator of this place is to develop in modern youth creative principles.

Many artists work and live in this house. Pupils come to them and adopt useful knowledge. On the basis of the house of artists, exhibition halls are organized, where everyone who wants absolutely free to enjoy the amazing works of both newcomers and experienced masters of their business.

Temple SRI Suphan.

A handful area where the masters of various industries traditionally lived from the processing of precious metals to the manufacture of inconspicuous objects of life, adorns the amazing SRI Spri Spri Temple. Unlike hundreds of his fellow, this "precious" temple is really completely separated by silver plates. Descendants of artisans who continue the traditions of their grandfathers today earn good, selling silver handmade silver products.

For visitors, the temple is open daily from 09:00 to 18:00. His visit for free. Women should pay attention to the fact that they will not fall into the temple itself. The harsh plate, placed at the entrance, says that the state of weak floor to enter the inside is strictly prohibited. But in the vicinity you can walk absolutely freely.

Museum of insects

Low building, located in the old town. The exposition begins with the foyer itself: crossing the threshold, guests of the museum fall into tropical jungle, decorated with bright colors and greens.

One of the most remarkable exhibits of the museum is a big meteorite, strikingly similar to the Eye Apple of Man.

The collection of the museum is a truly unusual and exciting spectacle. Here you can see unusual insects, giant butterflies, huge hives with bees and much more. The museum's philosophy is to clearly prove the relationship between mysticism and nature. Make the viewer to admire and perplex, wondering questions and get lost in guesses.

The cost of the entrance ticket is 300 baht. Another 100 will have to pay with photos and video fixing. And to take a picture here exactly wants a lot!

3D Museum

Initially, the 3D Museum was built for a narrow circle of lovers of beautiful, especially for admirers of contemporary art. But advertising and positive reviews have done their own business: a few years after the opening, this place was one of the key points in the route of each traveler not indifferent to the visual arts.

Especially loved by the Museum to those who do not represent their journey without original photos. Crowds of tourists come here only in order to make an unusual frame for a page in the social network.

Here you can become a full participant in the picture plot by choosing the right angle. Pictures in the museum are placed in accordance with the rules of the prospects for creating the maximum immersion effect in the plot.

The collection of the museum has more than 130 cloths divided by themes: Egypt, Venice, Cinema, Nature, Waterfalls, etc.

The cost of the entrance ticket: 300 baht, for children - 200 baht.

University

Chiang Mai University is a place for a pleasant, quiet and inexpensive holiday. Despite the fact that for the passage will have to overcome a special checkpoint, tourists are very willing to visit the university campus.

On the huge territory owned by the university, you can find attractions such as the pool (affordable, by the way, to anyone to swim), the Temple of the Buddha, where students spend time before exams in the hope that it will help them successfully overcome the test, a small market with souvenir Products, as well as many dining rooms, libraries and training audience studios.

If you are very lucky, you can visit one of the classes in artistic audiences or even act as a simulator (someone from students will definitely give you their work).

On the campus it is possible to eat profitable. The cost of lunch in student dining rooms is lower than in ordinary cafes and restaurants of the city. It is good to utter, spending only 20 baht.

In campus everything is arranged in order for students to be comfortable. For example, over its territory runs several free buses. Everyone can get to the place you need in just 10-15 minutes without any additional spending.

State National Museum

The State Museum of Chiang Mai has existed since 1973. His main goal is to acquaint visitors and locals with the history of the Kingdom of Lanna. Here are the most important stages in the life of the kingdom, the path of its formation is shown.

All information is divided into 5 topics:

1. history;
2. trade and economics;
3. art;
4. old Chiang Mai;
5. Modern Chiang Mai.

The Kingdom of Lanna existed during the Middle Ages and occupied almost all northern part Thailand. Already then Chiang Mai was considered his center - the capital. That is why special attention is paid to the medieval period, since Lanna is directly connected with Chiangmay.

Museum expositions are equipped with information stands in Thai and english. Each tourist who owns English will be able to get acquainted with the history of the kingdom.

A visit to the museum will cost you only 30 baht. Before going on a tour of his exhibition pavilions, make sure that the museum is open.

Working days state Museum - From Wednesday to Sunday (09:00 - 12:00 and 13: 00-16: 00). Monday, Tuesday and holidays - weekends.

Golden Triangle

The golden triangle is not quite a landmark, but a very important point in the route of each tourist. This place is unique in that it is here that the boundaries are erasing between 3 states: Thailand, Laos and Myanmar (Burma).

The golden triangle is famous for its unpleasant past. Previously, this place was the opium sanctuary. It was here that the opium gates of Thailand were located, through which the huge number of illegal goods came and it was here that there were plantations for the cultivation of opium.

At the end of the past millennium, the authorities of Thailand clearly decided to deal with this situation and the territory was fully cleaned from illegal activities. Today, only two opium museums located on the banks of the Mekong River are reminded about not the most presentable past of this place.

Come here for several reasons:

Phae Gate.

Phae Gate Gate is the ancient attraction of Chiang Mai. Their history begins with those times when the country's rule lay on the shoulders of King Menager.

The literal name of the gate is translated as "planting raft". In distant times, the city was completely surrounded by a huge moat with water and it was possible to get on its territory only by passing the data of the gate, the swaps on the raft.

As a result of multiple raids and wars, the gate gradually collapsed and were in disrepair for a long time, while at the beginning of the 90s were not reconstructed by photographs of the 1870s. Bamboo lifting bridge replaced with a modern red brick and stone dam.

Now the crowds of travelers come here in order to look at the impressive sizes of the red wall with a dam, which has witnessed many historical events. Among modern youth is a very popular location, since the gate is a passage to the central city square, where many entertainment events are held, markets and trading pavilions work.

Farm of flowers and insects

On the outskirts of the city, another wonderful place is the farm of orchids and butterflies. The whole territory is divided into three compartments:

• colors zone;
• aviary for butterflies;
• trading area.

Visitors not only may be widden to turn on well-groomed flowers of the plantation blooming by all the colors of the rainbow orchids, but also to visit the aviary with the butterflies of incredible beauty. Of course, they are not such rare and impressive on the farm of butterflies in Phuket, but also deserve attention.

The farm is open to visiting daily, seven days a week from 9:00 to 17:30. At the same time, the trade zone is operating on its territory, where a small amount can be a happy owner of orchids in pots, hand-painted silk handkerchiefs and other handicrafts with a symbolism of the farm.

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Chiang Mai is not the Thailand, with unrestrained entertainment and affectionate sea, it is an opportunity to touch the culture of the country!

© Chiang Mai is one of the large, beautiful and historic cities in Thailand.

Chiang Mai Province is considered one of the most popular among tourists. One of the factors that affects it is the presence of a rich history and culture.

Unlike recently rebuilt resort towns, which are very much on the map of the kingdom, here you can not only take a walk, but also spend a few days at sightseeing.

According to experienced travelers, in order to truly learn Thailand, it is necessary to at least once again visit Chiang May, because it is in this city the spirit of the kingdom that is best.

The capital of the province and at the same time the center of all of the Northern Thailand is Chiang May Town. Next to the provincial town is Laos and Burma, which together constitute the legendary golden triangle of Southeast Asia. This city is the fifth largest in the whole kingdom.

Chiang May on Thailand map

Not far from it is Doy Inhanon - the highest in the whole Kingdom of Mountain. Her height is 2776 meters above sea level. This place is the only thing in the whole kingdom where snow falls.

Since the city is located in the north of the country, the climate in Thailand is more moderate. At the top of Doy Intaanon, there is the coldest point of Thailand, where the temperature sometimes falls to minus eight degrees.

In Chiang Ma, as in the whole kingdom, there are three main season:

• Moderate season. Lasts from November to February. At this time, the heat falls, although the nights still remain warm. It is this period of time to be considered the most suitable for rest in Chiang Mae.

• Hot. The season begins in March and lasts until the end of June. It is at this time that the heat rises to the maximum mark of 40 degrees. Such heat contributes to the emergence of fires in the jungle and in the surrounding territories. The city is periodically enveloped by a smoke curtain walking on the side of burning forests. This time is worst it is suitable for visits to town.

• Rain season. As in the whole kingdom, from July to the end of October in Chiang Mai begins the rainy season. The cold monsoon brings from India cool and regular livne.

It is these four months that are perfectly suitable for visiting the cultural capital of Thailand. At this time there is not very stuffy, the abundance of rains contributes to the restoration of vegetation, and even the air becomes cleaner.

© The highest mountain in Thailand, Doi Inhanon (Doi Inthanon).

Despite changing weather, the nature of the city has remained pictorial and fascinating all who come there. On the country's map you can see that Chiang Mai is located among the high mountain ranges and green hills, next to the Ping River. In the mountains that surround the province, there are many small villages where local settlers live. They are hiding in thick rainforests, but guests of the kingdom can still visit them to plunge into Thai culture.

Population of the province

In the province of Chiang Mai lives more than a million Thais, from which 170,000 only in the capital. The population of Chiang May externally differs from other Thais: people there are more dark, low and externally reminiscent of the Chinese. But they differ not only externally, but also character.

Thais, in general, are known as a very smiling and friendly people. The local population of Chiang Mai and at all presented to tourists perfect nation. Calm and pleasant in communication, they are ready to help everyone and everyone.

© Chiang Mai - these are other people and other nature.

On the territory of this small province there are various ancient tribes and nationalities with their history and customs, whose small villages are not even marked on the map. They are mainly engaged in growing tea and rice, hunting on wild animals and dilution of livestock.

Other locals living in the main part of the settlement also pay a lot of time to agriculture. But the main profit brings them, of course, the tourist industry. In addition, the capital of the city is known for the whole world with high-quality carpets that create local artisans.

Most of the locals are talking on one of the dialects of the Thai language. But, since there are always many tourists in the city, in communicating with them Thais go to, quite acceptable English.

History of the city

Chiang May is a city with truly rich historywhich goes into the past for more than 700 years. It is considered one of the most significant in all Thailand. The Kingdom of Lanna, which covers the huge part of the North of Thailand, has always been prosperous, and the locality, where at the moment Chiang Mei is amazingly picturesque.

In 1296, the King Mengray founded a new city in this territory called Chang May.

© Majestic City Chiang Mai.

500 years after the base, the city would be devastated and rebuilt again. It happened during the struggle for power between the princes of Lanna and the Burmese governors. After recovery, in 1726 the city was re-inhabited by residents from neighboring villages. And the lives of local began to refill Siam vassals. The period lasts until 1939, when the last of Vassalov died.

How to get to Chiang Mai

Get to Chiangamya is the easiest aircraft. The city is located three kilometers from the airport () From which you can take a taxi. A taxi that officially belongs to the airport will take you to the right place in the city for 120 baht. Local appreciate their services a little higher.

But you can choose more cheap way Movement - ride by bus. Buses are better to choose a tourist type. They are moving faster, and it is more comfortable to go to them. Intercity buses on which you can get to Chiang Mai are divided into three types: VIP, first class and second class. The conditions of the trip depend on the class.

Trains in Thailand should not be afraid too. It is sufficiently developed. At the same time, the trip will cost you inexpensive. True, a direct train goes to Chiang Mai only from the capital of Thailand.

Timetable Bangkok Chiang May

Train number	Type of train	Departure time	Arrival time
9	Special EXPRESS.	8:30	20:30
109	Rapid	14:30	05:10
11	Special EXPRESS.	18:00	06:15
1	Special EXPRESS.	18:10	07:45
13	Special EXPRESS.	19:35	09:45
51	Express	22:00	12:45

Urban transport

By the city itself, you can also ride in different types of public transport. It is not so much there as in the capital. Thais are mostly moving on their own transport or songteo.

Attractions and interesting places

Chiang Mai Province attracts how experienced touristsand newcomers. It is true that there is something: natural beauty, original tribes living in the jungle, and, of course, old temples and architectural buildings.

To see all this can either independently, either, using the services of one of the guides. Those who choose the first option should be familiar with the list of the most interesting for visiting places.

Museum of Natural Wonders

Founded by one of the entomologists, this museum represents an extensive collection of various tropical insects and minerals. Also there are mysterious natural objectsBased on the entomologist.

© Insect Museum and Natural Wonders.

Temple Dawi Supet.

One of the most famous in all Thailand Buddhist temples. This building built back in the distant 1328 is considered a visiting province card.

Zoo and aquarium

It was built in 1955 by the American. Later there was also a huge sizes of an underground aquarium, in which more than eight thousand different marine creatures live.

National Museum

The museum is one of the most important in the north of the kingdom. Exhibits in his halls reflect the rich culture of Lann and the adjacent northern provinces.

© National Museum Chiang May is the largest museum in Northern Thailand.

Night market

There are several night markets in the city. But truly interesting one, which is located next to the river. Almost everyone is sold there, but he attracts tourists mainly by various handmade products that local artisans sell there. This is definitely the best place to buy souvenirs.

© Chiang May: Night Market (Night Bazaar).

Also in the city you can simply have a good enough. There are enough relevant institutions: from clubs and discos, and to Gou Gou bars and living music.

Accommodation in Chiang Mai

The province is great for living there for a long time. The province is quite cheap accommodation, while tourists have something to choose from, as there are many surrounding houses in the city and around the houses, townhouses and rooms. In addition, in the city, of course, you can talk in one of the hotels, the cost of living in which it depends on their level.

© Hotel Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai 5 * (Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai).

A room in a guesthouse for example can be removed for 250-500 baht per day, renting for a month will cost 5-7 thousand baht. Rent an apartment or condo 4-7 thousand baht, water charge, light, is carried out separately. The hotel's rooms in the hotel will reach 5000 - 25000 baht per week, from the conditions proposed, 2 stars and above.

• Despite the fact that Chiang Mai is located in the country with a hot climate, the nights are sometimes very cold here. Therefore, experienced travelers along with light clothes and swimsuits advise to capture a sweater or a jacket.

• But, going to the temple, be sure to cover the legs and shoulders. This requires a local dress code.

• Choosing that from local dishes it is worth trying first, certainly pay attention to the Chiang Mai sausages.
• Of the variety of transport in Chiang Mai, preference is better to give a taxi with the meters. It will help you to save on trips around the city and do not encounter a deception.
• Corks often happen in the city, so, going somewhere, be sure to go in advance to catch.
• Remember that in Chiang Mai, as in all Thailand, it is customary to bargain, both with drivers of Tuk-Tukov and in local markets.