Rough Guides Snapshot Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand (Travel Guide)

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Planning a trip to Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand?This Snapshot travel guide (extracted from The Rough Guide to Thailand) gives you focused, expert coverage of Thailand’s northern uplands – from the old Lanna capital of Chiang Mai to Pai, Mae Hong Son, Chiang Rai, Lampang, Phrae and Nan.Bonus: Rough Guides Trip Planner Build your perfect short-trip itinerary in minutes. Create, share and print a day-by-day plan for Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand – or ask Rough Guides to customise it for you.Discover the best of Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand with this expert travel guide – explore Chiang Mai’s temples, crafts, cookery courses and food scene, visit the stunning hilltop temple of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, and taste the region’s signature khao soi. Venture into the mountains on the Mae Hong Son loop, enjoy outdoor adventures around Pai, discover Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle, or explore the Lanna heritage of Lampang, Phrae and Nan.Inside this Snapshot Travel Guide:Expert picks on what to see and where to stay, eat and exploreTop sights: Chiang Mai, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Mae Hong Son loop, Chiang Rai and NanRegional highlights: Lanna temples, mountain scenery, elephant sanctuaries, whitewater rafting on the Pai River, and hill-tribe trekkingClear maps and practical on-the-ground tipsCultural insights: Northern Thai cuisine, khao soi, Lanna art and architecture, festivals, crafts and hill-tribe cultures Compact, affordable and easy to carry, this Snapshot travel guide to Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand is perfect for short trips, with targeted coverage to save money and travel light.For full-country planning, see The Rough Guide to Thailand.