"Chiang Mai - Temple City" Chiang Mai by thedouglas

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City of temples ...... and wisdom of the Buddha

This was a charming garden in Wat Phra Singh, where we wandered and read from the trees of wisdom. Common sense and basic goodness make for very good religion in my view! Just need to stick around and soak it up!

The Old Town of Chiang Mai.......

There are so so so many temples in the Old Town of Chiang Mai. If you like walking, as we do, get your shoes on and tread the streets with a good map.

Home of the opulent Doi Suthep

One of Thailand's most important temples - be warned about the steps!

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Relaxed pace...plenty to see and do...cool reprieve!
  • Cons:Nothing to be found!
  • In a nutshell:North Thailand beauty and hospitality!
  • Last visit to Chiang Mai: Apr 2006
  • Intro Updated Aug 25, 2006
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  • jumpingnorman's Profile Photo
    Feb 9, 2009 at 12:53 AM

    Nice Chiang Mai tips! Thanks for sharing, Norman :)

  • balhannah's Profile Photo
    Dec 15, 2008 at 8:46 PM

    This is what I like, mixing with the locals and seeing their way of life. Sounds like you had a good time.

  • PierreZA's Profile Photo
    Jan 12, 2008 at 11:46 AM

    Great page, with nice pics and tips, thank you, Pierre

  • Linda_T's Profile Photo
    Aug 11, 2007 at 5:05 AM

    I fell in love with Chiang Mai and can't wait to go back. I like the look of the Raming guesthouse

  • Jul 13, 2007 at 6:36 AM

    Great tips! Looking forward to visit Chiang Mai one of these days.

  • Homanded's Profile Photo
    Jul 4, 2007 at 11:53 AM

    I'm not usually the star struck type...HOWEVER...all I can say is W O W !!! The combination of the accent, looks and sense of humor! Eddy who?!?

  • mavl's Profile Photo
    Jun 23, 2007 at 1:37 PM

    tell her pamukkale will be an amazing yet painful experience! she'll have to take her shoes off and the sharp pebbles are excruciating to step on! but amazing nonetheless, haha!

  • mvtouring's Profile Photo
    Feb 19, 2007 at 2:36 AM

    Best of VT is to read how others experienced a place you visited, worse finding out you missed on something excellent like the cooking school ;-)

  • tiabunna's Profile Photo
    Jan 21, 2007 at 2:40 PM

    I see why you're looking forward so much to returning to CM, Therese. You've convinced me that we'll need to visit also, should we ever get over that way.

  • Ekaterinburg's Profile Photo
    Nov 29, 2006 at 2:03 PM

    What an amazing gift to your children , to show them the world. These pages are lkie reading a good travel piece, full of useful info but also with personal insights. The people photos are superb. That litttle girl.......Wow!

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