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Nestled among the mighty mountain ranges and the Ping River is the capital city of Chiang Mai province. Chiang Mai is situated approximately 700 kilometres from Bangkok and consists of some of the highest peaks in the country. The city’s strategic location near the Ping River made it a crucial location in the trade routes and evolved into an important cultural and economic hub in history. The city is a hotspot for Thai culture and tradition which is manifested in the forms of numerous celebrations and festivals, such as Loi Krathong, Chiang Mai Flower Festival, Songkran and Inthakhin Festival. Chiang Mai International Airport offers flight services to various locations around the world, including direct flights to Chiang Mai

Tip: the city is a fusion of mountains, tribal villages, botanical gardens, aquariums, Thai culture, zoo’s and sanctuaries.

Getting to Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai International Airport is Chiang Mai’s national and international airport. It is the fourth busiest airport in the country and handles close to 11 million passengers every year. From Phuket to Chiang Mai, there are numerous flights. Bangkok Airways and Thai Airways offer cheap flight from Phuket. It typically takes 6-21 hours to reach Chiang Mai. Nok Air and Thai VietJet Air also offer convenient Phuket to Chiang Mai flights.

Tip: to grab the cheapest travel fares, book the tickets well in advance.

Getting around Chiang Mai

Wiang Kum Kam or more commonly known as the Underground Ancient City is an ancient city whose history dates back to eight century. It is situated along the Ping River and is about 5 kilometres from the city centre. One can see the ancient ruins of the city, stone tablets, historic relics, inscriptions, pottery and other priceless artefacts. The Ancient City is best explored by horse-drawn carriages or on rented bicycles.

Elephant Jungle Sanctuary in Chiang Mai is a safe haven for retired elephants which previously were employed in various industries such as logging and tourism. They aim to stimulate the natural habitat of the elephants in the sanctuary and ensure the well being of the elephants. Though riding these gentle giants is strictly prohibited, the enclosure has facilities for visitors to interact with the elephants.

Doi Inthanon is famed to be the highest peak in Thailand and is home to an amazing diversity of flora and fauna. It has a proud collection of over 362 species of birds, many of which are endemic to the sanctuary.

Doi Pui Tribal Village and National Park is another remarkable destination located at a height of over 1600 kilometres. The park consists of beautiful waterfalls and the Tribal Village will give an insight into their private life, rich in tradition and culture of countless generations.

Tip: it is advised to do prerequisite research on the destination before visiting it.

Commute and dine in Chiang Mai

The city consists of a comprehensive network of public transportation which includes bus, train, subway, metered taxis, tuk-tuk (three-wheeled motorcycles), rental cars and rental bicycles. Also, there are buses, trains and flights to distant locations around the province.

There are plenty of hotels and resorts in and around Chiang Mai which provide comfortable and affordable accommodation for the tourists. One can choose their hotel based on their preference, budgets, and other personal requirements.

Tip: As there are unlimited destinations and places to visit, having a well-planned schedule for the day will help increase your holiday experience.

Plan your stay in Chiang Mai and combine your Phuket to Chiang Mai flight booking with discount hotels to help save on the travel budget.

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