Suddenly!1 country announced permanent visa exemption for China from March!
This is a country of ultra-low prices but full of controversy
99% of the Chinese people are aware of it
But I don't want it to hide an unknown side!
If you're tired of the fun of the dogs and horses
Then take a trip to this small city~
Lie flat with an elephant under a swaying coconut tree
The picturesque scenery is seen between the valley and the sea of clouds
If you want to go on an unplanned budget trip
Then take a trip to this small city~
There's real life here, prices are touching, and the pace is slow
Although it is "Buddhist", it can give you a rich travel experience
If you want to be isolated from the hustle and bustle, you want to have no one to disturb you during your vacation
Then take a trip to this small city~
Lazy, laid-back, and relaxed are its characteristics and style
Blowing the wind blown by Teresa Teng, it is beautiful to stop and go as you like
There are many stories in the small town, and the elegant "Northern Thai Rose" full of joy and joy is
Where is Chiang Mai?
Chiang Mai Province (Thai: เชียงใหม่) is located in northern Thailand. Chiang Mai Province borders Myanmar to the north and Chiang Rai Province and Yunnan Province of China to the northeast. Chiang Mai is the second largest city in Thailand, the capital of Chiang Mai Province, and the political, economic and cultural center of northern Thailand.
Chiang Mai, known as the "Kingdom of Lanna" in ancient times, is a historical city with a long history of more than 700 years and a rich and colorful ethnic culture, and it is also the most comfortable and safe city in Thailand! The Prime Minister of Thailand said that China and Thailand will permanently exempt each other's citizens from March ~ So friends who have not had time to travel to Thailand can arrange their travel time more freely!
When it comes to tourism in Thailand, 80% of Chinese people will think of Pattaya and Bangkok for the first time, and 99% of Chinese people's impression of Thailand has been staying in watching temples, ladyboy shows, elephant riding, and horses killing chickens~ Tired of playing?
Since the news of visa exemption with Thailand came out, the search index of Thai air tickets has skyrocketed! Don't be crowded this Spring Festival~ Chiang Mai, which is slow and super suitable for vacation, is sending you an invitation! Friends who go to Thailand for the first time can go to Bangkok to play a lap and then go to Chiang Mai for a vacation, which is more cost-effective~ During the Spring Festival, the direct ticket from Guangzhou to Bangkok is as low as 400! Hurry up!! Hurry up with Zhu Kaka, fly directly from Guangzhou to Thailand to start a happy trip~City Walk& Combine self-driving, check in 6 niche secret places, explore retro markets, get Chiang Mai Chiang Rai self-driving routes, and collect new ways to play upcoming festivals!
Attached at the end of the article - Chiang Mai + Chiang Rai
Chiang Mai festivals, major creative markets opening hours
清迈!6个local小众玩法
#1
Check in the 3 major temples of Chiang Mai Old Town
The first stop in Chiang Mai is the three most iconic temples in the ancient city of Chiang Mai! Unlike other temples in Thailand, their exquisite wood carvings and colorful murals are all hallmarks of the Lanna period.
1 Phra Sing
A fine example of Lanna-style architecture towering over the inner city, it is also the centre of celebration of Songkran in Chiang Mai.
2 Wat Ching Man
The oldest temple in Chiang Mai city, it is home to two famous crystal Buddha statues.
3 Chedi Long Temple
The remains of a huge pagoda that has been destroyed but are still majestic.
#2
Drive to the county and swing into the idyllic dream
Pai is a valley town with a very northern Thai style, which can break your inherent impression of Thailand tourism~ The small river surrounds the city and embraces Pai, and the quiet and beautiful mountains will take you away from the hustle and bustle and into a romantic idyllic dream.
Because it is located in a canyon, driving or riding a small electric donkey to roam around is the right way to open Bai County. Go to Strawberry Hill to soak up the sun, take a big tree swing, drink coffee at the filming location of "Love in Baicheng", and sit on a wooden bench wet with morning dew to watch the sunrise.
#3
Conquer Thailand's highest mountain!
When traveling to Chiang Mai, you must conquer the highest mountain in Thailand, Doi Inthanon (2,565 meters above sea level), and stand on the top of Thailand to watch the sea of clouds and mist, sunset and glow.
At Doi Inthanon, you can camp under Thailand's highest drop waterfalls, overlooking the picturesque scenery while making and sipping your own Chiang Mai coffee.
#4
Climb the 306 steps to make a vow
Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai is a popular pilgrimage site at the height of incense, with an altitude of 1,667 meters above sea level and beautiful scenery surrounded by white clouds on the top of the mountain. You need to climb 306 steps to get a panoramic view of Chiang Mai City from the summit lookout.
Located on the top of Doi Suthep Mountain, two long dragons lie on the steps on both sides of the temple, guarding the relics of the Buddha in the golden pagoda.
#5
Complete an entry-level adventure!
A 30-minute drive from Chiang Mai, there is a 30-metre-high canyon with stone pillars in Chiang Mai, a 30-metre-high Chiang Mai secret known to locals.
Some visitors consider visiting Pachu as their entry-level adventure, as there is still a 20-minute climb to catch a glimpse of its most spectacular scenery.
#6
Have a date with the tiger at the Night Zoo
Don't ride elephants anymore when traveling to Thailand!Why don't you go to Thailand's largest zoo - Chiang Mai Night Zoo~ It is the only zoo in the world that is open at night.
In the evening, you will have an exciting and unforgettable experience with a tour of the herbivore and carnivore area, where you can not only feed the fawns, ponies and alpacas, but also observe tigers, wolves, lions, bears and other animals up close
Chiang Mai!Local Eat, Drink and Merry
A delicacy that is seared on the hearts of Chiang Mai locals
❌ Thai cuisine is not limited to curry stew, tom yum soup, pineapple fried rice, mango sticky rice, pad thai, and other cookie-cutter group dishes!
1Khao Soi“清迈面”
Khao Soi, also known as chicken curry soup and egg noodles, is a brilliant combination of lime, yellow curry and red onion, chili sauce and pickled cabbage, and coconut milk in the pork bone broth.
2NamNgiew
With a plate of refreshing vegetables as a condiment, mixed with pig's blood and rice, plus kneaded minced pork and pig's blood, with dried chili peppers and fried garlic stuffed into the mouth, the salty and spicy stimulation is really straight to the heavenly spirit cover~
3Laab(Laab)
A very picky and heavy dish! Put all kinds of spices into the fried rice, add minced raw meat and raw blood to stir well, and the restaurant will also make this dish into 4 flavors according to the degree of raw and cooked! If you have the guts, you can try it!
Let 99% of Chinese people visit the Chiang Mai bazaar with broken legs
Thailand tourism local experience = check in Chiang Mai market & night market! Be sure to be mentally prepared for an empty wallet! Buy and buy in major markets, or follow the craftsman to DIY pottery, necklaces, wood carving, tie-dyeing, etc., you can also learn embroidery, design potted plants, make leather goods, and paint. All the needs of a shopaholic & crafting fanatic will be fully satisfied!
In the different Chiang Mai night markets Citywalk, you will be attracted by a variety of northern Thai snacks! It seems easy to show off all the northern Thai food at once, but in the end you can only come out by holding on to the wall~
Go on a romantic date with Chiang Mai
1. Flower Festival
Celebrate Valentine's Day in Chiang Mai when the flowers are in full bloom! During the Flower Festival, the air of Chiang Mai is filled with the sweet and fragrant fragrance of flowers, which makes people unconsciously immersed in this romantic atmosphere.
Every year, the flower festival will not only have a flower market, but also a parade of floats with different themes, a flower boat display, a beauty contest, a handicraft exhibition, and a variety of snacks made from flowers.
2 Songkran
The Thai New Year is spent in the Songkran Festival!And Chiang Mai's Songkran ritual sense is the strongest~ Thais believe that splashing water represents disaster relief~ When this wet party begins, walk on the streets of Chiang Mai and be greeted by strange friends, be sure to "warmly respond" to your joy!
During the festival, there are also activities such as Buddha bathing ceremonies, sand tower building, and float parades, so don't miss it!
30,000 Buddha Day
Every year on the Ten Thousand Buddhas' Day, men, women and young people bring flowers to Wat Phra Singh in Chiang Mai to participate in the largest fasting, incense burning, and Buddha worship activities to celebrate the arrival of the Ten Thousand Buddhas' Day. If you are interested in Buddhist culture, you can also worship the Buddha and listen to the scriptures with the locals in the temple.
4Loy Krathong > Day Lantern Festival
Thailand's most beautiful festival - Loy Krathong Festival & Sky Lantern Festival!Make travel plans in advance, and go to check in this year~ During Loy Krathong Festival, people float all kinds of Krathong by the river, placing their expectations and gratitude to the god of water.
Every year, Chiang Mai holds the largest 10,000-person sky lantern festival in Thailand, and this festival, known as "once in a lifetime", is also Thailand's Valentine's Day. Under the illuminated night sky, men and women meet here to express their longing for each other.
Recommended self-driving routes in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Spring Festival Thailand Travel Route Recommendation - Chiang Rai Chiang Mai 7-day self-driving tour
Specific itinerary D1-D3: Chiang Mai Ancient City (Tha Pae Gate, Wat Phra Sin, Wat Chiang Man, Wat Chedi Lung) - Doi Doi Soi Wat Suthep - Chiang Mai Night Safari - Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, Bazaar D4: PAI Pai - Pai Grand Canyon - Yunlai Lookout D5: Inthanon Mountain National Park - Pha Cho D6-D7: Chiang Rai 1 Day Tour: Chiang Rai White Temple - Sinha Park - Jade Buddha Temple - Chiang Rai Blue Temple - Chiang Rai Black Temple - Long Neck Village ● Chiang Mai's urban and suburban songthaews are not well connected, and more people rely on safe tuk-tuks to travel, and frequent rides are not cost-effective, so self-driving can plan sightseeing and rest time more reasonably and reduce fatigue during the journey. ● Compared with traditional travel routes, most of the places worth visiting in Chiang Mai are in the suburbs, and you can go to more small and beautiful destinations by car! You can also have a Chiang Mai + Chiang Rai self-driving tour~
Travel guide to Chiang Mai, Thailand
【泰国清迈市集名称&开放时间】▪️Ba pao椰林集市（只有周末开）▪️Saturday Market周六夜市（周六傍晚开)▪️Sunday Market周日夜市（周日晚上开)▪️Jing Jai Market 吉吉手工集市（周末早上开)▪️Nana Jungle Chiang Mai 面包集市（周六早上开)▪️ Kalare Night Bazaar长康夜市（每晚开)▪️night bazzar平日夜市（每晚开）
Flower Festival: Every year in February (just in time to meet Valentine's Day) Ten Thousand Buddhas Festival: Songkran Festival in March every year: Loy Krathong Festival & Sky Lantern Festival in April every year: November to December every year
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