Flights to chiang mai
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Overview
‘New city’ - the literal translation of Chiang Mai, a city-based out of northern Thailand. It is an ideal destination for people who are looking out for a backpacking or a laid back trip. The beauty and essence of this city lie in the oxymoron setting of its ancient temples and modern boutique hotels. There are so many hidden gems in the proximity of this city - there are over 300 ancient temples and is the native home to hundreds of Buddhists. The cultural history of the place with the modern touch of a plethora of bars and restaurants give Chiang Mai a much-needed tourist feel in the nights.
Ancient walls, moats and guarded walls give Chiang Mai its true characterization. The religious centre and the square-shaped outline of the city offers a variety of architectural beauty to the travellers visiting this beautiful yet unexplored city of Thailand.
Climate
The weather of Chiang Mai can be best described with three different seasons: rains, a dry and warm spell and a dry and cold spell. You will observe 6 months of the rainy span from May to October with heavy rains in the months of August to September. Rest of the months i.e. from November - April, there’s a dry spell with cool winds blowing in the months of November to February.
Travel Information
Language: Thai
Currency: Thai Baht
Local time: GMT + 7
Avg. Flight Time: 14h 45m
Chiang Mai Attractions and Activities
1. Serene Temples
Take a break from the buzzing city life and move into a serene world of Chaing Mai’s temples. The scenic beauty of these temples and the amazing craftsmanship gives you an essence of peace at its best. Doi Suthep is a picturesque beauty that you must put on the itinerary of your visit to Chiang Mai.
2. Hang Dong Night Safari
Chaing Mai Night Safari is one of the must-do things during your visit to this city. There are 3 major animal trails in this night safari - Savanna Safari, Jaguar trail and Predator Prowl. From hand feeding wild animals to petting tiger cubs, this will be one of the most unique experiences that you can have here.
3. The Night Bazaar
Accomplish your shopping wish list with the beautiful Night Bazaar that offers a great range of gifts and souvenirs. Quick tip: There’s a huge scope of bargains at this bazaar.
4. Karen Long Neck Tribe at Chiang Dao Cave
Stretching for several kilometres in the mountains, the cave is a spectacular site! One interesting thing that will grab your attention is the 'Long Neck Karen' ethnic tribe with women wearing brass rings around their neck, wrists and ankles to keep the culture of the city alive.
Quick tip: Hire a tour guide who knows his way around the cave.
5. Rejuvenation at it’s best
As we said, the trip must be a laid back one then how can we skip on spas and massages? Loi Kroh Road is one of the most famous destinations to get a foot massage while sipping on your pina colada and enjoying the view of the tourists passing by; imagine for what price? Just 300 baht.
Airlines Operate Flight to Chiang Mai
- Cathay Pacific
- British Airways
- Thai Airways International
- Eva Air
- Finnair
Time Duration from Different Airports
- London to Chiang Mai - 14h 45m
- Manchester to Chiang Mai - 15h 50m
- Newcastle to Chiang Mai - 18h 5m
- Birmingham to Chiang Mai - 17h 10m
- Glasgow to Chiang Mai - 17h 10m
- Edinburgh to Chiang Mai - 16h 30m
- Belfast to Chiang Mai - 17h 55m
Distance to the City Centre
The city centre is at a very short centre from the Chiang Mai Airport and tuk-tuks are available to make your commute easier. An approximate of 160 baht will be charged for the travel from the airport to the terminal building.
Transport from Chiang Mai
Standing at a distance of 3 miles from the city centre, trains arrive at Chaing Mai Railway Station. The ticket fare from Bangkok to Chiang Mai is starting from 1000 baht and ranges to 3000 baht. A taxi or a bus that will take you to your final destination will charge less than 100 baht. A wide range of rental cars are available and the good transportation system helps the tourists with the best possible commute. If you’re coming from Bangkok to Chiang Mai then your best bet is a bus (however, is not that comfortable). The fare for a bus is around 500-600 baht.
Visa Requirements for Chiang Mai
For visa apply at Thai Embassy for METV and this applies to all the nationalities. The fee for the same is $200 and the validity of the visa is 6 months and the duration of the stay is upto 60 days per visit.
Tips for your stay in Chiang Mai
- Tuk Tuk is one of the most convenient ways by which you can navigate through the streets of Chiang Mai.
- There is a huge scope of the bargain here as well so make sure you keep a thorough check on the pricing before booking one.
- Other options may vary from vans to rented cars. If you’re more inclined towards a healthy travel, then you can pick a cycle to tour the city.
- If sampling authentic Thai food is what you are expecting, try and have street food from vendors as it is cheap and delicious.
- Haggling hard is quite recommended and even practised here in mostly every market.
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