From five star Chiang Mai hotels at three star prices to hundreds of restaurants and quaint little bars, Chiang Mai is Thailand’s cheapest major tourist destination. Wander timeless lanes seeking out ancient temples, go trekking to remote hilltribe villages, disappear into the hotels spa for the afternoon, ride an elephant, take tours into the mountains or go shopping for delightful handicrafts. With the famous welcoming Thai smile it’s all covered here on Chiang Mai’s most comprehensive online tourist guide.

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Visiting Bhuripan in northern Thailand

Visiting Bhuripan in northern Thailand

by Panaphun


Chiang Mai reflects the prosperity of the past. It is therefore the center of enigmatic beauty of the north including ancient monuments, antiquities, important art and culture that have prevailed over more than ' seven centuries. Chang Mai today is a city of ecovtourism where tourists can appreciate the beauty of art and culture, 3% the uniquely northern temples and the pleasant scenic surrounding of nature.
Against to diverse attractions, tourists can spend time savoring the Lanna way of. life that exists hand in hand with the modern development at the Gallery, the Iong-establishqd Thai restaurant by the Ping River. Then, stop by Bhuripan Hotel to enjoy the canny air, especially the highlight of its contemporary design and the contrasting traditional art characterized by the lasting beauty of wood and the strong Lanna-styled building inspired by foreign influence that once deluged Lanna. The roof of the hotel, for example, - typifies the influence of the Tai-Lee, the locals of Thai race who, more than three centuries ago, migrated to Lanna from a Sibsawngpanna, a state in the land - dominated by mountain ranges and waterways. Thanks to its passion for a simple way of life, it is a vibrant place whose existence is linked to the Thai way of life in harmony with nature that makes it the most ideal holiday hideaway.

Furthermore, it is possible to pay homage to the temple at Doi Suthep, experience the lifestyle of the Hmong community at Doi Pui where the beauty of a rich assortment of orchids at the Orchid Nursery and be distracted by butterflies of different species. The scenic views in Chiang Mai meanwhile are always the winner to make the early-winter trip to a Chiang Mai truly unforgettable.

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