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Chiang Mai is a popular city located 700 miles north of Bangkok, near the border of China, Laos and Burma. Famous for its exquisite handicrats, its colourful hilltribes and its fascinating Jungle Trekkings, Chiang Mai remains a very affordable yet modern destination. To help you selecting what would be the most appropriate accommodation for you budget, we have listed most hotels by locations.
Chiang Mai City: The old city of Chiang Mai still has the remains of the large walls which made it famous, as well as a lot of small lanes to explore. In this central area you will also find and admire more than 30 temples and cultural areas. Modern constructions did not overwhelm this area as fast as in the rest of the town, so most hotels are located on the city borders. Taxi and buses are frequent and make traveling around and discovery easy and even fun.
Chiang Rai: The most northerly province of Thaila nd, it is often called "the Golden Triangle", at the intersection of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos.
Famous for its amazing mountain scenery, elephant trekking, Bamboo Rafting activities and other river adventures. More than 6 hilltribe groups live in the nearby hills, still living according to their traditions and wearing their costumes. Jungle trekking to their villages has become one of the most popular activity for travellers visiting the province, as well as many adventure tours now available. If you want to know much more you can visit this website for Chiang Rai.
While travelling in Chiang Mai, you might want to know more about other Cities and Islands in Thailand, so see our guides for Phuket Island, Koh Samui, Bangkok and Pattaya.
If you need to find accommodation here are the lists for Phuket, Bangkok and Samui
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