Chiang Mai is located in the Northern Highlands of Thailand. Surrounded by the Khun Tan mountains you will find the stunning city of Chiang Mai.
The Mountains provide a natural wilderness reserve to explore and the city seems to naturally blend into this wild landscape. The inner city is home to 117 Buddhist temples, known in Thai as “Wats”, the most famous of all being the Wat Phra That Doi Suthe.
As well as the Buddhist Temples and Thai night markets you find in most Thai cities Chiang Mai has a unique culture unlike the rest of Thailand. This is the Lanna Culture one of the first Siamese Kingdoms, which offers a unique twist on Thai cuisine and customs.
If you are visiting in January, Yi Peng Lantern Festival is a must. Easily one of the most beautiful cultural displays of thanks I have ever witnessed.
