The North of Thailand is an area of picturesquely rugged uplands, characterized by high, forested hills, including the Kingdom’s highest point, Doi Inthanon, which rises 2,565 meters. Traversing the highlands are four principal rivers – the Ping, the Wang, the Yam and the Nan – all of which roughly are located north to south. The region’s northern border meets those of two neighboring countries – Laos to the east and Myanmar to the west.
As Chiang Mai is the old city of “Lanna Kingdom” during the 13th to 16th century, it was the center of important religious activities and up to present times managed to preserve its culture.
Various historical and religious sits are maintained for guests to visit and pay respects to, such as Wat Phra Sing, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Prathat Doi Suthep. The National Museum is one place that guests to Chiang Mai should not miss. It displays an array of preserved historical elements of the Lanna culture.
Chiang Mai is famous for local handicrafts such as silverware, celadon ceramic ware, textiles such as cotton and silk, woodcarving, lacquer ware, umbrella and hill tribe hand made products. Visitors not only can purchase local handicrafts from various shops in Sankampaeng and Baan Tawai – Hang Dong, but can also watch the processes involved in their creation. Other places to shop are the Night Bazaar and Nimmanhemindr Road.
The body is healed, the soul is revived, the senses are awakened and the spirit soars to new heights.
A place where sun, sky and mountain join as one to form a tropical oasis like no other.
Palm Spa Village
The latest addition to Chiang Mai’s growing spa and resort scene is located in the secluded Mae Rim Valley in Chiang Mai, aptly known as the "Rose of the North", Palm Spa Village is 20 minutes north of Chiang Mai and a mere 15 minutes drive to Chiang Mai International Airport.
Chiang Mai, the capital of the North provides a lot of exceptional tourist attractions within a shortdistance of the Palm Spa Village such as, orchid, butterfly and
snake farms, hill tribe villages, waterfalls, national park, hot spring, cave, botanical garden, flora and vegetable plantation from the Royal Project. In addition, the area has a spectacular mountain scenery viewpoint of Doi Suthep.
