Thailand in 15 Days: Chiang Mai
Thailand is called the Land of Smiles. Yes, but Chiang Mai is where you find them the most. In the absence of any western religion, Chiang Mai is Thailand's most culturally enriched city boasting its untouched identity and authenticity, yet blissfully simple, calm and restful. It is a place where your heart naturally feels happy. This is not the Thailand you have watched in movies. Unlike other Asian hot spots, locals are not always looking for ways to exploit tourists and, similar to Chiang Rai, one will not find poverty, hustlers, and horns here. Day 5: Chiang Mai The distance between Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai is three hours by road. So with Giri's relentless research he had managed to get us reserved tickets via a Thai-only website on a road bus that travels throu gh Khon Chae National Park for the most of the trip. It's no secret we love to be surrounded by lush greenery . Leaving Chiang Rai in the VIP Green Bus We left Chiang Rai at 9am and re...