Chiang Mai :-Jewel of the North of Thailand

Chiang Mai is the largest city of the northern Thailand. Chiang Mai means "new city" in Thai....is located about 10 hours drive (700kms) from Bangkok or 2 hours 45 minutes flight from Kuala Lumpur. The city was built by the late King Mengrai 1296 to become the capital of the Lanna Kingdom. A city which is so vibrant yet laid back is a perefect place for leisure & fun seekers like me. A heaven for coffee lovers, a paradise for shoppers and a perfect place to hunt for the best ever food available. My favorite hotel in Chiang Mai must be no others than Boonthavon Court just a stone throw away from the infamous Thapae Gate. The hotel is perfectly located and best of all it is just a 2 minutes walk to the famous Sunday Walking Street in Ratchadumnern road. For tourist Chiang Mai is ready to offer you at least a dozens of attraction to keep you busy for at least a few days. Some of my favorite's photo's are as follow :-




"ChangKlan Road at night"



"the famous Riverside Bar & Restaurant"



"my favorite band in Chiang Mai...the lady singer can sing the unplugged version of' because of you' as good as Kelly Clarkson"



"My favorite's dining place in Chiang Mai :- maze cafe"



"my favorite dish:- fried instant noodle with crab"



"great German fried pock knuckles and international cuisine"



"An all guys Valentine's dinner in 2008 at Jia Tong Heng Chinese Restaurant"



"cheap & quality Thai style buffet steamboat (chumpae nuekata)"



"this is it Thai BBQ Steamboat all for 120bath per person"



"this is the best beef noodle I've found in Chiang Mai"



"whatever you prefer they have it all inside here!!"



"photo taken in Hilltribe village in feb 2008"



"with my Thai friends partying in warm up cafe"



"Narawat bridge at night"



"Maetaman Elephant camp"

Remarks:- The best time to visit Chiang Mai is during the winter season from December to February.