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Chiang Mai, with an altitude of approximately 310 meters above sea level, sits in a lush tropical rivervalley, surrounded by mountains (dois) which historically have protected the city from any major outside influence. It is also blessed with pristine natural resources of waterfalls, hotsprings, caves and other nature-based tourist attractions.

The city itself has plenty of lavishly decorated temples (about 200 called wats) as well as historic ruins.  The major part of them are located in the old city square, wich is surrounded by the Khlong canal. Thais are always on hand to show you their beloved city.
Tourist Attractions are:
- Wat Prathat Doi Suithep – temple

- Phuping Palace and National Park

- Wat Phra SinghWat Phra Singh

- Wat Chiang Mans

- Wat Chedi Luang

- Wat Suan Dok
- Two Chinese pandasChiang Mai Zoo

- Chiang Mai National Museum

Chiang Mai, Lampang, and Lamphun are also well known as being Thailand’s handicraft centre: this makes the city a shopping paradise. Unique art pieces and local products are the result of  Thai beautiful and detailed labouring.
Local products are:

- umbrellas
- silverware
- silk, cotton, and textiles
- ceramics
- furniture, and woodcarving
- hill tribe products
- paper products

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Road

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How to get to

Chiang Mai

Travel by car from Bangkok

- Route 1 (DISTANCE 695 km)

Drive on Highway No.1 (Phahonyothin) and turn left to Highway No.32 (Asian Highway) which passes Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Ang Thong, and Nakhon Sawan, then take Highway No. 117 to Phitsanulok and Highway No. 11 to Lampang, Lamphun and Chiang Mai.

- Route 2 (DISTANCE 696 km)

From Nakhon Sawan, take Highway No. 1 passing Kamphaeng Phet, Tak, Lampang, and Chiang Mai.

Travel by train from Bangkok
Express and rapid trains operated by the State Railways of Thailand leave for Chiang Mai from Bangkoks Hua Lamphong Station 6 times a day from 8.00 a.m.-10.00 p.m. The trip takes about 11-12 hours for express trains.

Travel by bus from Bangkok

There are ordinary, 2nd class and 1st class air-conditioned buses leaving for Chiang Mai daily (8.00 a.m. to 09.00 p.m.) from the Bangkok's Northern Bus Terminal (Mochit 2 Bus Terminal). Private buses, which can be conveniently booked in tourist-oriented places in Bangkok, are also available. However, the public buses from the Northern Bus Terminal are generally more reliable. The journey takes approximately 10-12 hours, depending on traffic.