Chiang Mai is blessed with pristine natural resources of mountains,
waterfalls, and other nature-based tourist attractions. At the same time, Chiang
Mai residents are warm, gracious and congenial providing authentic hospitality
making visits memorable and meaningful. Moreover, visitors from all walks of
life can collect handicrafts of silk, silver and wood produced locally as
timeless souvenirs. Chiang Mai is a place where both backpackers and luxury
tourists can enjoy themselves to the fullest. Chiang Mai is one of the few
places in Thailand where it is possible to find in the heart of the city
centuries-old chedis and temples next to modern convenience stores and boutique
hotels.