Chiang Mai is Thailand’s second major city and the capital of the north. It is located in the Himalayan foothills and used to be the capital of the Independent Kingdom of Lanna (1296–1768). It's is a wonderful city to visit, perhaps making the top 20 cities of...
This guide is a great accompaniment to visiting Northern Thailand, including Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and the surrounding cities and provinces. If you are interested in the grand history of the South East Asian region known as the ‘Lanna Kingdom’ and want to know more...
Chiang Mai is Thailand's second major city and the capital of the north, and is nestled into the foothills of the Himalayas. This gives it a very different vibe to the southern areas of Phuket and Koh Samui. While the city is a sprawling metropolis,...