Located near the foothills of northern Thailand, an hour’s flight from Bangkok, Chiang Mai is popular for those seeking a calmer way of life and a more temperate climate.
As the center of northern Thai, or Lanna, culture, Chiang Mai is home to hundreds of Buddhist temples, with a rich history that dates back some 700 years. The reverence for this history, combined with a mountainside setting, helps give the area its unique feel. A moat still surrounds Chiang Mai’s historic core and the crumbing remains of this once walled city evoke its exotic past.
With an average temperature of around 77 F during the cool season, Chiang Mai sees some of the country’s best weather. And here you have access to all of the modern conveniences and comforts of daily life, at some of the most reasonable prices in Thailand. You’ll find impressive dining options, movie theaters featuring first-run films, and two western-style malls, as well as a JCI-accredited hospital offering quality, affordable medical care.
Paul and Marjorie Hilts, who spend four months a year in Chiang Mai and the rest of the year in Colorado, attend to most of their medical needs while in Thailand, despite carrying U.S. insurance. “Health care is of a high standard and low price compared with back home,” says Paul. The couple fell in love with the area after a 1997 visit and have spent many winters in Chiang Mai since. “We enjoy the Thai culture and people, plus the weather in December and January is just about perfect,” says Paul.
“We belong to a health club where we go to yoga five times a week. On Sundays we ride bicycles with the local cycling club,” says Paul, who, as an amateur photographer, finds plenty of inspiration on his explorations around town.
Like any modern center, Chiang Mai is not without its challenges. The area’s popularity means overcrowding can be an issue, especially in the Old City. And during the hot season, when rice fields are burned for the coming planting season, the area suffers from reduced air quality.
Located near the foothills of northern Thailand, an hour’s flight from Bangkok, Chiang Mai is popular for those seeking a calmer way of life and a more temperate climate.As the center of northern Thai, or Lanna, culture, Chiang Mai is home to hundreds of Buddhist temples, with a rich history that dates back some 700 years. The reverence for this history, combined with a mountainside setting, helps give the area its unique feel. A moat still surrounds Chiang Mai’s historic core and the crumbing remains of this once walled city evoke its exotic past.With an average temperature of around 77 F during the cool season, Chiang Mai sees some of the country’s best weather. And here you have access to all of the modern conveniences and comforts of daily life, at some of the most reasonable prices in Thailand. You’ll find impressive dining options, movie theaters featuring first-run films, and two western-style malls, as well as a JCI-accredited hospital offering quality, affordable medical care.Paul and Marjorie Hilts, who spend four months a year in Chiang Mai and the rest of the year in Colorado, attend to most of their medical needs while in Thailand, despite carrying U.S. insurance. “Health care is of a high standard and low price compared with back home,” says Paul. The couple fell in love with the area after a 1997 visit and have spent many winters in Chiang Mai since. “We enjoy the Thai culture and people, plus the weather in December and January is just about perfect,” says Paul.
“We belong to a health club where we go to yoga five times a week. On Sundays we ride bicycles with the local cycling club,” says Paul, who, as an amateur photographer, finds plenty of inspiration on his explorations around town.
Like any modern center, Chiang Mai is not without its challenges. The area’s popularity means overcrowding can be an issue, especially in the Old City. And during the hot season, when rice fields are burned for the coming planting season, the area suffers from reduced air quality.
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