Welcome to chiangmai.net, your guide to Chiang Mai &
Northern Thailand!
The chiangmai.net web site aims to provide a comprehensive
and easy-to-use guide to the city of Chiang
Mai and the whole region of Northern Thailand.
Chiang Mai is Thailand's second city, but in terms of quality of living, tourist
attractions and development potential, it's second to none in Southeast-Asia.
The city is famous for her friendly people,
beautiful women, refined handicrafts, cool climate and stunning mountain
scenery.
More than three-hundred temples, among them some of
the most beautiful and revered in the entire Buddhist world, give the city an
atmosphere of calmness and timeless elegance.
Chiang Mai has a distinct international atmosphere
with many foreign businesses and organizations (NGOs) locating in the city over
the past decade due to her excellent infrastructure with international direct
flight connections to all countries in the region including China, Singapore,
Malaysia, Burma, Cambodia and Taiwan.
The quality of living is unsurpassed. Accommodation
and food are of the highest standard at very low cost. Entertainment is
plentiful with numerous festivals, outdoor activities and great nightlife.
Genuine adventure is to be found in the immediate
vicinity of Chiang Mai with jungle tours, rafting, elephant riding and
hilltribe villages to visit.
Shopping is great, be it for handicrafts, clothes
or luxury items. Everything can be found at great prices in stores ranging from
small family-run shops to world-class luxury outlets and shopping malls.
In a recent survey by the Asiaweek magazine,
Chiang Mai was ranked as the 9th most livable city in Asia east of Kabul.
Everyone visiting or living here would attest that it's in fact number one.
We hope that this web site will help you plan your
visit to this amazing city and to Northern Thailand! We are convinced that you
will stay in Chiang Mai longer than you initially planned!
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