Chiang Mai is a tourist attraction and apart from the views it has to offer, there are a few facts that you might not have known of before.
Within the mountains
Chiang Mai, the whole town, is located in a valley between mountains. So, no matter which part of town you exit from, you will find a mountain to climb. Chiang Mai is blessed with ample natural sites and has about 50 national parks to call its own.
The mountain tribes
Chiang Mai makes up most of Northern Thailand, and within, it has about 10 types of hill tribes. Each tribe has their own laws, customs, and beliefs.
Style of dressing
The natives of Chiang Mai’s clothing styles are also unique and it makes them stand out in a crowd beautifully. The younger generation can be seen wearing more Western outfits, but the cultural roots are strong with these people even now.
Hiking Opportunities
As the town itself is in a valley, there are ample hiking and trekking opportunities for the natives and travellers both. If you are staying at a Chiang Mai hotel the likes of Anantara Chiang Mai Resort, there is a good chance that you have a hike or trek close to the hotel, and you must check it out as the views are heavenly.
Roland Lefevre is a travel writer who specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe. Google+
