When deciding on a base in Southeast Asia we carefully thought about where to go. Soon it became a no brainer that Chiang Mai would be the perfect fit. Considering how affordable it is to live there in tandem with the amazing dining options certainly won us offer. Moreover, the Chiang Mai offers numerous top attractions and things to do. In our latest travel guide we attempt to highlight as many of our favorite attractions in Chiang Mai as possible: 1) Chiang Mai is famous for its night markets. We suggest starting off at the Sunday Night Market which is best explored from Thapea Gate. From handicrafts to silverware and from souvenirs to silks, you'll shop until you drop. In my opinion, an even better thing to do at the market is to indulge in as much Thai street food as possible. 2) Elephant tourism runs rampant in and around Chiang Mai. Unfortunately, the well being of the elephants is rarely a consideration. Visiting the Elephant Nature Park, known as an elephant sanctuary and rehabilitation center, is somewhere you can go to interact with elephants knowing full well they are being taken care of and not exploited. A trip to the park is a memorable experience that is both incredibly fun and extremely education. 3) From the roof of our apartment building we had often had unobstructed views of Doi Suthep. It was only a matter of time before we decide to take a Songthaew up to explore it on foot. Although it is very touristy, it is still well worth a visit - especially for the views of Chiang Mai! 4) Few cuisines are more famous around the world than Thai food. While you're in Chiang Mai be sure to take a cooking class to learn how to make all of your favorite Thai dishes. An even better idea is to go to the countryside where you can have a more authentic and rural cooking experience. 5) Although I love the Sunday Night Market my favorite night market in Chiang Mai happens on Saturday. Possibly because it is only a stone throw away from where we lived in Chiang Mai, I just enjoyed wandering through the maze of people and shops to eat as much Thai street food as possible. 6) You can't visit Chiang Mai without trying its most famous Northern Thai dish - Khao Soi. Crispy and soft noodles float around in a coconut milk base with various vegetables. It's delicious and one of the cheapest meal options in the city! 7) When you have time - and a friend to go with - reserve a table at a restaurant that specializes in Khantoke sets. Served with sticky rice and a plethora of small dishes you'll get a real sense of what Northern Thai food is all about. 8) Wander around the neighborhoods outside of the city center. A big part of why Chiang Mai is so charming has to do with its various neighborhoods. Get off the beaten path and just go explore around. Here we show you our neighborhood, which is not far from Chiang Mai South Gate. เมื่อตัดสินใจ บนฐาน ใน เอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้อย่างเรา คิดเกี่ยวกับ ที่ที่จะไป เร็ว ๆ นี้ มันจะกลายเป็น เกมง่ายๆ ที่ เชียงใหม่ จะ เป็นแบบที่ สมบูรณ์แบบ พิจารณา วิธีการที่เหมาะสม ก็คือการ อาศัยอยู่ที่นั่น ควบคู่กับ การเลือกรับประทานอาหาร ที่น่าตื่นตาตื่นใจ อย่างแน่นอนเรา ได้รับรางวัล นำเสนอ นอกจากนี้เชียงใหม่ มีสถานที่ท่องเที่ยว ชั้นนำของ จำนวนมาก และกิจกรรมน่าสนใจ ใน คู่มือ การท่องเที่ยว ใหม่ล่าสุดของเรา เราพยายามที่จะ เน้น เป็นจำนวนมากของ สถานที่ท่องเที่ยวที่ ชื่นชอบของเรา ในจังหวัดเชียงใหม่ ที่เป็นไปได้ : This is part of our Travel in Thailand series. We're making a series of videos showcasing Thai culture, Thai arts, Thai foods, Thai religion and Thai people. Proudly presented by: http://nomadicsamuel.com & http://thatbackpacker.com This video features music -various artists and various songs - available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Commercial license.

• published: 01 Jun 2014
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