 Chiang Mai Travel Guide
Covering some 20,000 square kilometers, there is much to see
in this province. Some of the more ancient Buddhist Temples
are to be found here. The city of Chiang Mai and capital of
its namesake province is about 310 meters above sea level.
Getting there is relatively easy. There are both flights and
a rail service from Bangkok daily as well as a good bus
service. If your stay in Thailand is a short one, it’s only
an hour’s flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. You may even
have time for a quick, worthwhile visit. Being over 700
years old, her ancient walls and many temples make it a
traveler’s paradise. Shopping at bargain prices, the choice
of wares will seem endless from colourful, local handicrafts
consisting of hand-woven blankets, silks, woodcarving and
basketry.
Jewellery too, is a recommended purchase. As
everywhere in this country, Thai cooking is superb and
you’re sure to find a restaurant to suit your tastes. The
landscape of much of the north is very mountainous with a
few plains in its central region along the banks of the Ping
River. 106 kilometers from Chiang Mai city is the highest
peak in the country, Inthanon Mountain at 2.565 meters above
sea level. The most cultivatable spots in the province are
the plains where fruit, vegetables and tobacco are grown. In
1998, Chiang Mai's population totaled 1.5 million. There are
11 major tribal groups in the area as well as several
smaller groups of ethnic tribes throughout Chiang Mai.
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