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Sunday, 21 January 2007 |
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Chiang Mai - An introduction As any guidebook will point out, the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai has the amazing distinction of being a fraction of the size of Bangkok and yet has almost as many temples!
However, being smaller than Bangkok doesn’t mean Chiang Mai has no hustle and bustle. One thing any visitor will notice, and especially returning visitors after a long stretch, is that Chiang Mai has grown in so many ways. The large number of temples is still there and along with them are cars, trucks, shopping centers, hotels, restaurants, night bazaars and a host of other interesting and arresting tourist attractions.
Travelers will discover one thing very quickly in Chiang Mai—there is no reason to be bored. This northern outpost has destinations and activities aplenty! Mountain treks, elephant rides, river excursions, temple tours, shopping bonanzas, cooking and massage courses, language learning, spa escapes, and food, food, food of every variety are just some of things that can be seen and done and eaten in this adventurous locale. |
