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wonderful atmosphere, though not a lot of typical sight seeing. there are 300+ temples to see, though not a lot else! the best thing is to go on a trek. they take you hiking through the jungle, on elephant rides, and even whitewater rafting. there is a lot in chiang mai for the outdoor...more wonderful atmosphere, though not a lot of typical sight seeing. there are 300+ temples to see, though not a lot else! the best thing is to go on a trek. they take you hiking through the jungle, on elephant rides, and even whitewater rafting. there is a lot in chiang mai for the outdoor enthusiast. also the city is very walkable and has good eats for cheap.close

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by audrey8460 – posted on Jan 29, 2008

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Chiang Mai is one of the nicest cities in Thailand and is referred too by many as the Rose of the North. There is so much to see and do and in Chiang Mai, you can spend hours getting lost in the Old city looking at all the different styles of temples and then at night there is lots of great...more Chiang Mai is one of the nicest cities in Thailand and is referred too by many as the Rose of the North. There is so much to see and do and in Chiang Mai, you can spend hours getting lost in the Old city looking at all the different styles of temples and then at night there is lots of great restuarants and bars and of shopping at the various night markets. Your missing out if your in Thailand and dont visit Chiang Maiclose

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by remo – posted on Jul 24, 2007

2

Chiang Mai has was very hot during our stay. Most of the tourist and locals sleep all day due to the heat. You get up late afternoon eat,shop,drink,talk and go back to bed to do it all over again the next day. The majority of the locals (vendors/taxi/tours ect) really tend to try their hardest at...more Chiang Mai has was very hot during our stay. Most of the tourist and locals sleep all day due to the heat. You get up late afternoon eat,shop,drink,talk and go back to bed to do it all over again the next day. The majority of the locals (vendors/taxi/tours ect) really tend to try their hardest at ripping off the tourist whenever they can. Make sure you get prices on what you should be paying for EVERY THING before you go out or you may end up paying much much much more than you should.close

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by CATHYCARTER – posted on Mar 28, 2007

2

chiangmai city center in my opinion is "house of the wats/temples" since so many. and many beautiful restored. with different architect style compared with wats in bangkok, for example. this derived from lanna style. main temples are wat chiang man, what chedi luang and wat phra...more chiangmai city center in my opinion is "house of the wats/temples" since so many. and many beautiful restored. with different architect style compared with wats in bangkok, for example. this derived from lanna style. main temples are wat chiang man, what chedi luang and wat phra singh. and to go hilltop, can be found doi suthep. but ever since many things has restored --and pretty glittering-- i feel this place quite touristy, mixed with pilgrimages.close

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by mangga – posted on Mar 18, 2007

2

Chiang Mai was a great location to visit. Especially after spending time in Bangkok. The bustle of the city is much slower, people are not trying to grossly rip you off (tuk-tuk are great in Chiang Mai, get anywhere you want for 50 Bath no hassle) The food in Chiang Mai is great. Fun cooking...more Chiang Mai was a great location to visit. Especially after spending time in Bangkok. The bustle of the city is much slower, people are not trying to grossly rip you off (tuk-tuk are great in Chiang Mai, get anywhere you want for 50 Bath no hassle) The food in Chiang Mai is great. Fun cooking Classes! Try Alotofthai.comclose

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by teja6 – posted on Feb 28, 2007

4

Although the hostel is not near the city center, it is still easily accessible by taxi or tuk-tuk. What I like the most about its location is it's residential feel. It's in a quiet neighborhood yet close to the bars and restaurants. It's a nice retreat from the hustle and bustle...more Although the hostel is not near the city center, it is still easily accessible by taxi or tuk-tuk. What I like the most about its location is it's residential feel. It's in a quiet neighborhood yet close to the bars and restaurants. It's a nice retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city center.close

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by Mchu – posted on Feb 21, 2007

4

I love everything in this trip in general, except for our long tiring trip to Chiang Rai. Golden triangle is nothing special but merely a far view of 3 different countries from a boat ride in Mae Kong river. We put so much hope on seeing the poppy plant but the man that we hired told us that...more I love everything in this trip in general, except for our long tiring trip to Chiang Rai. Golden triangle is nothing special but merely a far view of 3 different countries from a boat ride in Mae Kong river. We put so much hope on seeing the poppy plant but the man that we hired told us that there is no more poppy plant to see in Thailand. I am not sure if what he told is true, as my some other friends still saw the plantation last year. He gave me the impression that he wished to rush back to Chiang Mai ASAP after we have paid him 5500 B for that day. I really disappointed with that, what's the point of travelling so far just to see the 'Golden Triangle' which is basically nothing to see? The man is actually the taxi driver that picked us up from the airport with green car plate. We hired him based on his impressive car condition and his ability to speak fluent english. Please advise if it is true, if so, where should I go if I want to see the poppy plant?close

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by wongsoo – posted on Jan 19, 2007

2

Chang Mai is famous for jungle trekking, but being our age group we didn't think we would really do anything like that, but once we got there we decided to do a one day trek and elephant riding and white water rafting, it was great fun, not too hard going, a great day, also there was only...more Chang Mai is famous for jungle trekking, but being our age group we didn't think we would really do anything like that, but once we got there we decided to do a one day trek and elephant riding and white water rafting, it was great fun, not too hard going, a great day, also there was only the 2 of us booked that day but the trip still went,. Also a great place and cheapest do a cooking course, we used Pad Thai school, they were great fun and we learned a lot, just don't have breakfast before you go as you get to eat the food you eat, we didn't eat again until the following day. Great night market in Chang Mai on a Sunday night. You can party in Chang Mai but not around the old fort area. Food is cheap here, all in all great value for money in this area.close

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by Shast119 – posted on Dec 14, 2006

4

if you dont mind constant rain and floods then Chaing Mai is good fun for a few days...you need to make it an active holiday, ie on your first day decide where you wanna go and book it...we did a one day trek which was plenty for us cos we are very unfit..but elephant trekking and bamboo rafting...more if you dont mind constant rain and floods then Chaing Mai is good fun for a few days...you need to make it an active holiday, ie on your first day decide where you wanna go and book it...we did a one day trek which was plenty for us cos we are very unfit..but elephant trekking and bamboo rafting highly recommended...also the one day cookery class at the Gap School is excellent, the chefs dont take themselves too seriously and it is a laugh. Difficult to find some decent nightlife (unless you want to hang out with prostitutes) but the night bazaar will keep you entertained in the evening if you like shopping..they have it all! buy a raincoat and go for it!close

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by evama6961 – posted on Jul 31, 2006

3

A great base for activities in the north: go elephant riding, white water rafting, canyoning, etc. from here. In the city you will find lots of temples, and on the hill just outside the city there stands the most famous of them all. Also a great place for food and Thai massage, as well as...more A great base for activities in the north: go elephant riding, white water rafting, canyoning, etc. from here. In the city you will find lots of temples, and on the hill just outside the city there stands the most famous of them all. Also a great place for food and Thai massage, as well as shopping. Don't forget to bargain!close

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by robertb8830 – posted on Jul 6, 2006

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