Chiang Mai is named the "Rose of the North" for the abundance of flowers that thrive in the cooler mountain climate. The surrounding of the city is blessed with an outstanding beauty in nature. If you want to get away from busy Bangkok, but still want to stay in a big city with lots of traffic Chiang Mai is a very good choice. Thousands of Western expatriates made Chiang Mai their home, which unfortunately brings the negative aspects of expat ghettos.

The local people themselves are an unforgettable part of Chiang Mai. Handicrafts of silk, silver and wood are timeless souvenirs for visitors from all over the globe. Along with all this, a wide variety of accommodations, restaurants and entertainment all help to make Chiang Mai one of Thailand's prime tourist attractions.

Perhaps the best thing about Chiang Mai for visitors is that with a small amount of research and effort it is easy to find great places outside of the city offering trekking, tours, and locations which are what Northern Thailand is really about. Chiang Dao, Pai, Soppong, Mae Salong, Mae Hong Song, Chiang Saen are just a few of the gems awaiting the discerning traveller. 

Ayutthaya
Bangkok
Chalong
Chiang Dao
Chiang mai
Chiang Rai
Hat yai
Hua Hin
Kanchanaburi
Khao yai national park
Ko Samet
Koh chang
Koh Lanta
Koh pha-ngan
Koh phi phi
Koh Samui
Koh Tao
Krabi
Muang
Nong khai
Patong
Pattaya
Petchburi
Phang-nga bay
Phitsanulok
Prachinburi
Prachinburi
Samutsakhon
Saree Beach
Satun
Songkhla
Soppong
Sukhothai
Surin
Surin
Tarutao
Thamai
Trang
Udon thani