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Originally
Thailand's first Capital during the Lanna Dynasty, Chiang Mai was
built within a walled 'Moat' to keep out the then invading Burmese
army and protect its people. Chiang Mai is now an international
holiday resort, with 6 excellent golf courses all within 45
minutes of the City centre. Chiang Mai is also one of Asia's
upcoming business centres offering investment opportunities
to entrepreneurs worldwide.
Night Bazaar
and street Markets :
Chiang Mai and
Chiang Rai are famous for their night bazaars, and you can really
get lost in the relaxed 'shopping' atmosphere of these popular
market paces. The Night bazaar in Chiang Mai is located on Chang
Klan Road and runs through the whole length of the street with shops and
street stalls sprawled along both sides selling their wares. You
should also visit the 'Galare" night Plaza, which has an
abundant of food that you can feast on, and you just buy vouchers
which you trade for food. Try the long established booth selling
Indian food, delicious! the Galare also offers nightly Thai dance
and traditional Northern style music to make a perfect evening
out. The Night bazaar in Chiang Rai is like a smaller version of
the Chiang Mai Bazaar, and is located on the Phrayon Yotin
Road.
Located inside is a large 'stadium' sized beer garden with nightly
live acoustic music, and lots of stalls selling delicious Thai
food to accompany your pitcher of beer.
Day time
Handicraft shopping :
Visitor can find handicrafts at
the nearest city emporium or market places throughout Chiang Mai
and Chiang Rai. A major advantage of shopping in Chiang Mai
is that the visitor may watch artisans at work within the city and
in several outlying villages, particularly along the Bo Sang-San
Kamphaeng road where small factories set about their work Choose
from parasols, silk and cotton weaving, jewellery, woodcarving,
silverware, celadon, and lacquer ware.
Recommended places to eat: |
Night
Bazaar. Nightly Thai dance, voucher system for fabulous food (
also in Chiang Rai)
Ta
Nam. Traditional Northern style Restaurant.
Riverside
Restaurant and pub. Nice atmosphere with live music and Northern
hospitality.
The Good View
Riverside Restaurant and pub.
Lively pub atmosphere with one of Chiang Mai's best live bands
playing excellent covers.
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