Chiang Mai is Located about 700 kilometres from Bangkok, it is one of
Thailand’s better known and most visited provinces. Chiang Mai is one of the most
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 –
an unusual sight in a tropical country. The province’s numerous national parks
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.