The Grand View of Chiang Mai

The magnificent city of Chiang Mai was once the capital of the Lan Na Kingdom in the year 1296. This beautiful city was given the UNESCO Creative City award in 2017 and was on the tentative list for UNESCO World Heritage inscription in 2015. Millions of tourists visit Chiang Mai every year for its diversity in outdoor activities and historic temples. The city itself is filled with commercial centers with most brands to accommodate the growing population and visiting tourists.

Some of the most gorgeous mountains in Thailand are in Chaing Mai such as Doi Inthanon & Doi Ang Khang and the province is filled with national parks. In those national parks are astonishing waterfalls that attract visitors who are filled with passion for adventure. Another popular nature-themed adventure is renting a houseboat at the Mae Ngad Dam, and enjoy the seclusion (pending other tourists) on a beautiful lake. There's never a moment of stagnation in the green season and more adventures await in winter months, in the cold mountains of Chiang Mai.

After visiting our Ajarn Luang Phor Ya at Wat Nang Liao in Lampang, we got on the highway and headed to Chiang Mai's Doi Suthep Mountains. It was a brief 100 km drive with some of the most beautiful forest scenery you can imagine. During Thailand's rainy season the forest looks like its straight out of a movie because it's so green and mesmerizing. When we reached Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, we dropped half of our party off at one of the eateries and I headed to the top of the temple with my brother and our family friend.