Often referred to as the ‘Rose of the North’, Chiang Mai is the
economic and cultural centre of Northern Thailand and the focus of tourism within the region.
Chiang Mai is beautiful provinces, featuring mountain ranges and hills amidst lush greenery and jungle. Climate conditions in the area can create swirls of mist and fog in winter
are extremely fertile, have an abundance of flowers, and support a broad range of
wildlife (the area is particularly associated with elephants). The province is also
famed as being a home to numerous tribal peoples and visits to tribal villages are a
key component of the area’s tourism. Some of the main attractions in the area
include Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and Doi Intanon – Thailand’s biggest mountain.