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The ancient city of Chiang Mai has plenty of attractions of historical, cultural, natural and contemporary interest. These can be visited on walking tours, by joining a specific tour or exploring under your own steam with a rented bike. Sightseeing in Chiang Mai is a popular activity, with plenty to be seen.
Starting in the Old Town you can follow the square mile perimeter of Chiang Mai’s unique 700 year old moat, with its pretty environs, impressive corner bastions and five rebuilt city gates. Within here you’ll find the charming lanes of a traditional Thai city, complete with hundreds of beautiful Thai temples whose architecture reflects the various eras that have influenced the city over the centuries. Tourist information and maps can be picked up from agents across the city.
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The most famous of the temples is Wat Chedi Luang, with its ruined 42m 16th Century chedi which was topped from an original height of 92m during an earthquake in 1545. Nearby is Wat Pan Tao, constructed entirely from teak. Another highly regarded temple is Wat Pha Singh, which displays a classic Lanna style and is home to a valuable Sinhalese Buddha. Wat Chiang Man, in the northeast corner of the old town is the city’s oldest and dates from the early 14th century. In fact, touring Chiang Mai by yourself, you can simply wander the city and chance upon all sorts of gaudy temples, with several interesting examples along Thapae road. The recently restored Wat Lookmooli outside the northwest side of the moat has a well preserved and enormous chedi and lovely viharn.
Presiding over Chiang Mai from the 1300m peak of Doi Suithep, west of the city is Wat Phra That Doi Suithep, which was founded in the 14th century and is one of the most reverred in all of Thailand. It has an impressive gilded chedi in a serene courtyard and certainly attracts the crowds. It sits inside a wonderful |
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national park and boasts fantastic views of the valley. Exploring the park, it’s waterfalls and nature trails or lookout points is highly recommended for day trips touring Chiang Mai. |
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Also outside of the city, northwards, is the fun-filled Mae Sa Valley, set among mountainous landscape. Here you’ll find an array of attractions and activities which includes the Elephant camp, Mae Sa Waterfall, Queen Sirikit Botanical Gardens, bungee Jumping, ATV rides, a dog show, snake farm, money show and orchid nurseries.
Wiang Khum Kham is know as ‘the Atlantis of Lanna’ – being the excavated ruins of a previous settlement southeast of the city which was abandoned due to flooding of the Ping river. It has a useful information centre, striking Burmese styled chedi, and is best explored on bicycle.
The Chiang Mai Night Safari is the city’s newest attraction, situated on more than 150 acres of land southwest of the city. Resembling an African safari and open day and night, visitors can see African animals in wild environments and enjoy the impressive facilities in this themed park. Nearby is the 60 acrelandscaped gardens of Royal Ratchaphruek Ground which hosts a massive floral expo during November 2006 to Jan 2007 in honour of His Majesty King Rama XI’s 60 year reign.
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The Night bazaar is another famous Chiang Mai tourist attraction which attract bargain hunters nightly and presents some of the best value and widest range of any market in Thailand. The Ping River itself is an attraction and lined with entertainment venues, while markets, chedis, monuments and temples can be found scattered across the city.
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CARS & TOURS |
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BEE CAR RENT
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52 Chaiyapum Rd., T. Chiang Moi,
A. Muang, Chiang Mai. |
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Tel. 052-874 455, 08-1881 4584, 08-1952 9914 |
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http://www.beecarrent.com
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BUDGET CAR AND TRUCK RENTAL
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189/17-19 Wualai Rd.,T. Haiya,
A. Muang, Chiang Mai |
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Tel. 052-202 871-2 Fax. 052-202 873 |
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BUDGET CAR AND TRUCK RENTAL
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189/17-19 Wualai Rd.,T. Haiya,
A. Muang, Chiang Mai.
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Tel. 052-202 871-2 Fax. 052-202 873 |
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C.M. LANNA TOUR
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Tel. 053-276 643 |
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http://www.chiangmaitravel.jp
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CHIANG MAI CAR RENT
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17/2 Kampaengdin Rd., T. Changklan, A. Muang,
Chiang Mai.
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Tel. 08-6672 6966, 052-206366 |
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DANG CARRENT
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123 Moonmuang Rd., T.Sriphum, A.Muang, Chiang Mai |
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Tel. 052-213 397, 08-1950 6505 |
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EZY CAR RENT
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226 Phaholyothin Rd. Samsennai Phyathai Bangkok 10400 Thailand |
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Tel. 026151103 |
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National Car Rental
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Amari Rincome Hotel Nimmanhemin Rd.,
A. Muang, Chiang Mai.
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Tel. 052-210 118 , 08-1724 6384 |
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NORTH WHEELS RENT A CAR
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70/4-8 Chaiyaphum Rd.,
T. Changmoi, A. Muang, Chiang Mai.
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Tel. 052-874 478 Fax. 052-874 378 |
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http://www.northwheels.com
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THAI RENT A CAR
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81/1 Arak Rd., T. Phrasingh, Muang,
Chiang Mai
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Tel. 052- 281 345 |
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http://www.thairentacar.com
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THEERAPHON CAR RENT
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99/1 Moonmuang Rd., T. Sripoom,
A. Muang, Chiang Mai.
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Tel. 052-418 335 Fax. 052-227 253 |
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Baan Chang Elephant Park
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147/1 Ratchadamnoen Rd., Muang Chiang Mai 50200 |
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Tel. 053-814 174, 089-635 5206 |
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http://www.baanchangelephantpark.com
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C.M. Lanna Tour
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142 Loikroh Rd., T.Changklan A.Muang, Chiang Mai 50100 |
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Tel. 053-276 643 Fax. 053-276 643 |
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CHIANG MAI CATTLEYA TOUR & TRAVEL
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Hillside Plaza & Condotel 4,
50/52 Huay Kaew Rd., A. Muang, Chiang Mai |
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Tel. 052-223 991 Fax. 052-243 668 |
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http://www.chiangmaitour.com
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CHIANG MAI CATTLEYA
TOUR & TRAVEL
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Hillside Plaza & Condotel 4,
50 Huay Kaew Rd., A. Muang, Chiang Mai |
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Tel. 052-223 991 Fax. 052-243 668 |
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KOON TOUR & TRAVEL
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130/1 Ratchamakka, T. Prasing, Muang, Chiang Mai |
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Tel. 052-206 262 , 084-610 4324 |
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KOON TOUR & TRAVEL
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130/1 Ratchamakka, T. Prasing, Muang, Chiang Mai |
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Tel. 052-206 262, 084-610 4324 |
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LAMAI TRAVEL
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6/12 Suriyawong Rd., T.Haiya, A.Muang,
Chiang Mai |
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Tel. 052- 201 695, 053- 201 566, 08-6183 9072 |
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LAMAI TRAVEL
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6/12 Suriyawong Rd., T.Haiya, A.Muang, Chiang Mai
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Tel. 052- 201 695, 053- 201 566, 08-6183 9072 |
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MAEPING RIVERSIDE TOUR
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101 Chiang Mai - Lamphun Rd.,
T. Watgate, A. Muang, Chiang Mai |
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Tel. 052-302 121 Fax. 052-302 122 |
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MAEPING RIVERSIDE TOUR
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101 Chiang Mai - Lamphun Rd.,
T. Watgate, A. Muang, Chiang Mai.
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Tel. 052-302 121 Fax. 052-302 122 |
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NARA TOUR
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152 Sridonchai Rd,. Changklan, Chiang Mai |
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Tel. 052-206 708 Fax. 052-206 709 |
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NORTHERN EXPRESS TOUR
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6 Taiwang Rd., A. Muang, Chiang Mai. |
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Tel. 052-232 597 Fax. 052-252 358 |
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NORTHLAND TOUR
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20/2 Moo, 7 Pradaed Village,
A. Muang, Chiang Mai |
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Tel. 081-952 8835 Fax. 052 447 190 |
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P.S.S. TOUR
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209/79 Moo.10 T.Padad
, A. Muang, Chiang Mai
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Tel. 052-200 312, 08-1960 3020,08-6673-2333 Fax. 052-200 618 |
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http://www.psstourthailand.com
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SIAM EXPRESS (1994)
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422/31 Changklan Rd., T. Changklan,
A. Muang Chiang Mai
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Tel. 08-1881 3587 |
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http://www.siamex.com
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| TOURIST AGENCIES WITH CAR RENTAL |
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JOURNEY CO.,LTD.
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283 Thapae Rd., A. Muang, Chiang Mai. |
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Tel. 052-208 787, 053-206 487, 08-1681 2192, 08-1881 9380 Fax. 052-273 428 |
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JOURNEY CO.,LTD.
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283 Thapae Rd., A. Muang, Chiang Mai. |
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Tel. 052-208 787, 053-206 487, 08-1681 2192, 08-1881 9380 Fax. 052-273 428 |
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http://www.journeycnx.com
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LISU LODGE (EAST WEST SIAM)
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147 Loy Kroh Rd., T. Chang Klan Chiang Mai. |
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Tel. 052-278 338 Fax. 052-284 501 |
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LISU LODGE (EAST WEST SIAM)
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147 Loy Kroh Rd., T. Chang Klan Chiang Mai. |
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Tel. 052-278 338 Fax. 052-284 501 |
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NINA TOUR & CARRENT
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75 Chiang Mai -Lamphun Rd., (Opposite to the Chedi Hotel) T. Chang Klan Chiang Mai |
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Tel. 052-271 256 Fax. 052-271 256 |
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NINA TOUR & CARRENT
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75 Chiang Mai -Lamphun Rd., (Opposite to the Chedi Hotel)
T. Chang Klan Chiang Mai |
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Tel. 052-271 256 Fax. 052-271 256 |
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