Thailand Is Waiting to Be Discovered
When you think of Thailand often images of white sand beaches and sparkling crystal blue water pop into your mind.
However, Thailand is much more diverse than just its beaches.
The interior areas within Thailand are every bit as spectacular to visit as those along the coastline.
A good example is Chiang Mai which is located in the north of Thailand along the Ping River.
Not only is it surrounded by lush tropical rainforests and vast mountains which make for spectacular viewing, but it is also steeped in a rich cultural history.
There are numerous Buddhist temples for visitors to explore and festivals go on throughout the year to celebrate both Buddhism and also the natural beauty and history of Chiang Mai.
Explore the Scenery of Thailand Chiang Mai's climate is tropical with wet season and high humidity.
The best time to visit is during December and February when the daytime temperatures are a pleasant mid-twenties Celsius and the evenings are much cooler and less humid.
During this time it is much more pleasant to explore the scenery of the city and whole province.
A number of operators offer tours into the forests or treks through the mountains.
There are a number of parks such as Doi Inthanon National Park.
For the really adventurous it is also possible to take an eco-tour and stay with members of hill tribes during your holiday to experience their lifestyles first hand.
For those who are not so keen on the idea of roughing it, the city also has a lot to offer.
If your idea of a holiday is to relax and do little then Chiang Mai, and indeed Thailand as a whole, is the place to visit.
Traditional Thai massages are available and extremely affordable.
So, whilst your partner goes for a two day hill trek you can always stay in the town and let a masseur massage away any troubles.
A Shopper's Paradise For those of you who love to shop then it is time to get on your comfortable shoes as shopping in Chiang Mai is not for the faint-hearted.
Not only can you find practically anything you could possibly want in the many bazaars of downtown Chiang Mai but there are also a number of larger shopping centers around.
The selection will increase even more when the newest shopping malls that are being constructed now, will open in 2012.
The development within the retail industry in Chiang Mai suggests that the city will continue to grow as a tourist area with more and more being offered to visitors.
However, Thailand is much more diverse than just its beaches.
The interior areas within Thailand are every bit as spectacular to visit as those along the coastline.
A good example is Chiang Mai which is located in the north of Thailand along the Ping River.
Not only is it surrounded by lush tropical rainforests and vast mountains which make for spectacular viewing, but it is also steeped in a rich cultural history.
There are numerous Buddhist temples for visitors to explore and festivals go on throughout the year to celebrate both Buddhism and also the natural beauty and history of Chiang Mai.
Explore the Scenery of Thailand Chiang Mai's climate is tropical with wet season and high humidity.
The best time to visit is during December and February when the daytime temperatures are a pleasant mid-twenties Celsius and the evenings are much cooler and less humid.
During this time it is much more pleasant to explore the scenery of the city and whole province.
A number of operators offer tours into the forests or treks through the mountains.
There are a number of parks such as Doi Inthanon National Park.
For the really adventurous it is also possible to take an eco-tour and stay with members of hill tribes during your holiday to experience their lifestyles first hand.
For those who are not so keen on the idea of roughing it, the city also has a lot to offer.
If your idea of a holiday is to relax and do little then Chiang Mai, and indeed Thailand as a whole, is the place to visit.
Traditional Thai massages are available and extremely affordable.
So, whilst your partner goes for a two day hill trek you can always stay in the town and let a masseur massage away any troubles.
A Shopper's Paradise For those of you who love to shop then it is time to get on your comfortable shoes as shopping in Chiang Mai is not for the faint-hearted.
Not only can you find practically anything you could possibly want in the many bazaars of downtown Chiang Mai but there are also a number of larger shopping centers around.
The selection will increase even more when the newest shopping malls that are being constructed now, will open in 2012.
The development within the retail industry in Chiang Mai suggests that the city will continue to grow as a tourist area with more and more being offered to visitors.
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