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Despite being more than 700 years old and filled with 300 Buddhist temples, Chiang Mai means "new city." Thai history lives on in its original square, surrounded by a moat, sections of fortified wall... more » Despite being more than 700 years old and filled with 300 Buddhist temples, Chiang Mai means "new city." Thai history lives on in its original square, surrounded by a moat, sections of fortified wall and restored entrance gates. But boutique hotels and modern amenities are plentiful. When the shopping urge strikes, beeline for the Night Market. The temple atop Doi Suithep mountain, offering sweeping valley views, or the 13th-century ruins of Wiang Kum Kham settlement are easy day trips. « less
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Nov
84°F 28°C
65°F 18°C
Dec
81°F 27°C
60°F 15°C
Jan
82°F 27°C
58°F 14°C
Feb
88°F 31°C
60°F 15°C
Mar
92°F 33°C
66°F 18°C
Apr
94°F 34°C
72°F 22°C
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Thai Orchid Cookery School

5 of 5 stars
chicago, illinois
Nov 21, 2009

As a young adult, I would not have thought cooking would have been so much fun. I was on a trip through Thailand with 6 friends, and our stop in Chiang Mai was made by this amazingly fun and...more

Studio99 Serviced Apartments

Nov 21, 2009

We booked our week's stay with Studio99 as far back as Aug09 due to the good reviews we read on the Net. Prior to our travel, I communicated several times with Supattra, owner of the apartment, who...more

Imperial Mae Ping Hotel

Nov 20, 2009

I stayed at the Mae Ping in 2005 and loved it! Was so excited to stay there again and hoped that it would be as good as last time. Great news! It was! I so enjoy the charm of this hotel. It's big...more

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