Time to get out of Bangkok and see what the north of Thailand has to offer
If you venture away from the bustle of Bangkok, and the lure of the beaches in the south you can find culture and excitement in the northern city of Chiang Mai. Hordes of tourists pass through en-route to the mountains, Laos or Myanmar but there is so much to see and do that a flying visit wouldn’t do it justice.
Chiang Mai is known as a culture capital because of the many places to visit in this historic city. Set within the confines of an ancient walled moat, the old city is home to loads of temples, markets, and bars. This is a backpacker’s paradise with accommodation to suit every budget and buzz-inducing adventure sports of all kinds in the beautiful surrounding hills and jungles.