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Famous Thailand vacation spots
Easily the most famous of Thailand's vacation destinations is Chiang Mai, next to the capital Bangkok the second largest and oldest city. Chiang Mai is removed from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, a charming place with a moat and remnants of fortified walls. It is the kind of place where a simple stroll from the hotel to a caf? turns into a memorable sightseeing experience.
Scattered across Chiang Mai are hundreds of temples and pagodas which are visible from most of the hotels. The most dignified temple sits atop Doi Suthep Mountain on the fringe of the city center, which can be viewed from all corners of Chiang Mai.
Shopping is also world-class in Chiang Mai, whether that means spending an afternoon in the mall near the Chiang Mai International Airport or strolling across the city's expansive evening markets. The handicraft items, delicate carvings, silk
Travelling to Thailand, From the North to the South
Chiang Mai can be a great starting point when you are travelling to Thailand. You can start your vacation with a lot of activities like hiking, mountain biking or jungle trekking and relax on the beach by the time you reached the islands in the south. Let's get back to Chiang Mai first. Known as the 'unofficial' capital city of northern Thailand and also the second city of the country. Because of its geographic location, you can experience hot and humid temperatures here during the daytime in the 'hot season'. During any of the 'three 'seasons' in Chiang Mai the nights will mostly be cool, but can sometimes be freezing cold in the 'cool season' when temperatures can dip a degree or 2 below zero.
Shopping for handicrafts, sightseeing trips to temples, cultural traditions or visiting hillside tribal villages can be some of your daily activities