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Jungle-clad hills and mountaintop temples are only two attractions in this vibrant northern Thai city. Chiang Mai, the region's cultural hub, is filled with sights and activities like shops, temples, and hiking trails. Its surrounds beckon with hilltribe villages and the “Golden Triangle,” the intriguing tri-country patch between Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar.
Explore ancient architecture and ride elephant-back in this Northern Thai town anchoring the Himalayan foothills.