Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai is Thailand’s second largest city, and an excellent starting point for excursions into the northern territories. Its name means ’new city’, although Chiang Mai is much older than Bangkok, built in 1296 under the rule of King Mengrai. While this city has many ancient temples, including the one at Doi Suthep, which offers breathtaking views over the area, its popularity is largely due to the elephant treks in the surrounding countryside. Thai cookery ... More about Chiang Mai