Where to Stay in Chiang Mai, Top 10 City of the Year

The Chedi Chiang MaiLonely Planet just expelled a list of a Top 10 Cities of 2011 featuring Tangier, Tel Aviv, New York, Wellington, as well as more. The princely manual company had flattering words for Chiang Mai, Thailands culture capital, which may just inspire us to revisit soon:

If Chiang Mai were a person, it would be Bob Dylan. With a story dating behind serve than anyone can remember, a influence remains enormous. And notwithstanding a great age, theres still a independent chic which makes it as relevant as well as hip as ever. Culture collateral of Thailand, Chiang Mai was once a heart of a Lanna kingdom. Today those wanting to flee a discord of Bangkok revisit to loll in coffee shops as well as splash in a citys artisanal atmosphere. With a friendly, cosmopolitan feel, this is a single easy, safe as well as pleasing place to explore. There have been dozens of well-preserved temples here, too. Many new ecotours as well as adventure trips have been appearing, as well as with a preference of stream rafting, elephant rides, trekking as well as off-road cycling, even a biggest adrenaline addict will be sated.

Looking for accommodations in town? Five Star Alliance has a little preference Chiang Mai recommendations from The Chedi (ooh la la) to a Shangri-La as well as Mandarin Oriental. In addition, Five Star Alliance offers a little four-star properties in Chiang Mai. Browse away!


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