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Chiang Mai Travel Guide: Temples, Mountain Retreats & Old City Charms
Published on February 28, 2025
Chiang Mai Travel Guide: Temples, Mountain Retreats & Old City Charms
Nestled among the mist-covered mountains of Northern Thailand, Chiang Mai offers a peaceful cultural counterpoint to bustling Bangkok.
Highlights
- Wat Phra That Doi Suthep: Perched atop the mountain with sweeping views over the city.
- The Old City Moat & Temples: Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Singh.
- Night Bazaar & Sunday Walking Street: Northern Thai handicrafts, silk, and aromatic khao soi curry noodles.