Chiang Mai Information

Travel and Local Information Guide

Chiang Mai - Thailand, one of the most relaxing places on the planet. Mist covered mountains, ethnic hilltribe villages, rolling rivers, historic temples, wild elephants. Adventure, trekking and inspiring scenery. Located 700 miles from Bangkok, the gateway to northern Thailand and beyond....

Less crowded than Phuket, more laid back than Koh Samui, and just 1 hour 90 minutes by air from Bangkok, with a range of accommodation from budget to deluxe. This idyllic province really is the ultimate destination.

Chiang Mai Car Rental

We provide a wide range of models, with variety of sizes and styles to suit your requirements. All vehicles are under 2 years old. Vehicle service check is made prior to every rental. The fleet guide below provides an indication of the size and style of car available for each rental group. Read More...

Chiang Mai International Airport

Chiang Mai International Airport, located about three kilometres southwest of the Old City, is the main air hub linking northern Thailand with southern China, Laos, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia as well as Bangkok, Samui and Phuket. Read More...

Chiang Mai Events and Festivals

Having secured their names in the Guinness World Record, the elephants at the Mae Sa Elephant Camp are no ordinary beasts. Apart from going about their daily routine of bathing, eating, sleeping and just being domesticated elephants. Read More...

Getting to Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai International Airport (CMX) is host to a large number of international and domestic flights daily. Connections include flights from Singapore, Taiwan, Laos and Myanmar. The most common route to Chiang Mai, however, remains through Bangkok. Read More...

Getting Around Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai is a fairly compact city, with many of the attractions within easy walking distance of the main hotels, and each other. Walking around Chiang Mai is a great way to appreciate its antique charm. An afternoon spent wandering the twisting sois (alleyways) of the old city is a pleasant way to lose yourself amidst genuine Thai life. Read More...

Visas & General Info

Citizens holding a valid passport from a country on Thailand’s approved list may enter the Kingdom for thirty days without a visa. Those wishing to stay longer must apply for a 60 day tourist visa. Visas are not available once you are in Thailand but it is possible to apply for a ten day extension of your stay at any immigration checkpoint.

Chiang Mai Weather and Climate

With its more Northern latitude and higher elevation, Chiang Mai enjoys a cooler climate than the stifling central plains near Bangkok. During the hot season, however, the temperature rises quite a bit and the citizens look for ways to beat the heat. Due to the more tropical location of Chiang Mai, there are three seasons: Hot, Cool and Rainy. Read More...

Chiang Mai Map

Our interactive map (and satellite views) displays all available hotels with photos, facilities and guest comments as well as attractions, landmarks and other items of interest with links to relevant information pages. The perfect way to find your way around and see where everything actually is. Read More...