Getting to Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is 700km north-west of Bangkok. Chiang Mai and is the second
largest city in Thailand. Temples, mountains, rivers, culture and adventure
activities has made Chiang Mai a major tourist destination. The city is
famous for her friendly people, beautiful women, refined handicrafts, cool
climate and stunning mountain scenery.
More than three-hundred temples, among them some of the most beautiful and
revered in the entire Buddhist world, give the city an atmosphere of
calmness and timeless elegance. Chiang Mai has a distinct international
atmosphere with many foreign businesses and organizations (NGOs) locating in
the city over the past decade due to her excellent infrastructure with
international direct flight connections to all countries in the region
including China, Singapore, Malaysia, Burma, Cambodia and Taiwan. Shopping
is great, be it for handicrafts, clothes or luxury items. Everything can be
found at great prices in stores ranging from small family-run shops to
world-class luxury outlets and shopping malls.
Getting to Chiang Mai from Bangkok is easy and not very expensive. Our
driver will meet you at the airport, train station or at the Bus station and
take you to your preferred hotel (or direct to the rivers if you want to
start the fishing immediately).
The following choices are available to get to Chiang Mai:
By Car:
Approximately 8 hours Drive by car from Bangkok.
Route No. 1: Drive on Highway No.1 (Phahonyothin), turn left to Highway
No.32 (Asian Highway) passing Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Ang Thong, and
Nakhon Sawan, then take Highway No. 117 to Phitsanulok and Highway No. 11 to
Lampang, Lamphun and Chiang Mai. The total distance is approximately 695
kilometres.
Route No. 2: From Nakhon Sawan, take Highway No. 1 passing Kamphaeng Phet,
Tak, Lampang, and Chiang Mai. Total distance is approximately 696
kilometres.
By Bus:
Air-con VIP Buses for Chiang Mai leave Bangkok’s Northern Bus Terminal
(Mochit 2 Bus Terminal) Destination Fare ia 925 (THB) Class: A/C VIP
Duration: 9 hrs Departure time(s):09.00,20.00,21.00
Chiang Mai Flight Schedule
Going To Chiang Mai By Train
Getting Around in Chiang Mai City
Short-distance travel
1. For relative short distance, you can take a Sam-Lor or Tuk-Tuk (a local
style tricycle). Fares must be bargained in advance. Short rides within the
city costs approximately between THB 20 and 30. Longer rides may cost as
much as THB 50 (= 1,5 US$).
2. Just new in town is the taxi-meter, the same as those running around
Bangkok. The minimum fare is approximately THB 35.
3. Song-Taew (red mini-bus) is the most common means of transportation in town. Passengers can hop in and out as they wish. Simply tell the driver the destination and negotiate the price before boarding. Fares range from THB
10-20 depending on the distance.
4. Bicycles
Some travelers prefer to ride a bicycle around the city as most of the roads
and alleys are accessible by bicycle. Bicycles can be rented from bicycle
rental shops and certain guesthouses.
5. Car Rentals
All major car rental companies such as AVIS, Budget, and Hertz, as well as
Thai car rental companies are ready to provide suggestions on travel
itineraries. The easiest way to locate a car rental company is to look for
it at Chiang Mai Airport or the hotel since most of the companies are
located in these places.
Chiang Mai online hotel booking sites:
http://www.asiawebdirect.com/thailand/chiang-mai/
http://www.agoda.com/asia/thailand/chiang_ma
http://www.asiahotels.com/location-listby-starrating/Chiang_Mai-Thailand.asp
http://www.asiarooms.com/thailand/chiang_mai.html
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g293917-Chiang_Mai-Hotels.html
5 star hotels in Chiang Mai
Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi
Holiday Inn Chiang Mai
The Chedi Chiangmai
DusitD2 Chiang Mai
Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai
Khum Phaya Spa Resort
Le Meridien Chiang Mai
Rachamankha
RarinJinda Wellness Spa Resort
RatiLanna Riverside Spa Resort Chiang Mai
Shangri-La Hotel Chiang Mai
Sirilanna Chiangmai
Tea Vana Chiang Mai
Veranda Chiang Mai The High Resort
Puripunn Baby Grand Boutique Hotel
Panviman Chiang Mai Spa Resort Chiang Mai
4 star hotels in Chiang Mai
Centara Duangtawan Hotel Chiang Mai
Imperial Mae Ping Hotel
Mercure Chiang Mai
Amari Rincome Hotel
Bodhi Serene Chiang Mai
Amora Tapae Hotel
Baan Saen Doi Resort & Spa
Bann Tazala Boutique Hotel
Banthai Village
