This winter, experience Chiang Mai - a peaceful city, in harmony with nature

VTV.vn - Located in Northern Thailand, Chiang Mai is a city where nature, festivals and cuisine blend together.

Chiang Mai is one of the top destinations to experience Loy Krathong, as the Yi Peng (sky lantern) festival also takes place at the same time. Every year, the festival is held on the full moon night of the 12th month of the Thai calendar (which falls on November 5).

The famous temple Wat Phra Thai Doi Suthep

Coming to Chiang Mai, tourists often visit Wat Phra Thai Doi Suthep, about 15km from the center of Chiang Mai province. The temple is praised by locals and tourists as the most sacred temple in Chiang Mai and is a place to preserve precious Buddhist scriptures and rare Buddha statues about 600 years old.

Wat Sri Suphan

Doi Inthanon, located on the highest mountain in Thailand, in Chom Thong district, Chiang Mai province, is an ideal winter destination. In January, the average temperature is around 6°C and can sometimes drop below 0°C, providing a unique cool air experience for visitors who want to enjoy the natural beauty and chilly atmosphere of Chiang Mai.

Or must-see attractions such as Wat Sri Suphan, Mae Ya Waterfall, Pa Pong Pieng village...

Cherry blossoms in Chiang Mai

Winter in Chiang Mai is also the season when tourists can "hunt" for cherry blossoms.

For those who are passionate about food , Thapae Street, Nimmanhaemin or One Nimman complex are ideal stops. Traditional markets such as Warorot or Jing Jai also preserve many unique features of Chiang Mai.

Rich cuisine is also a factor that makes many tourists come to Chiangmai.

Chiang Mai cuisine is unique with many dishes such as: Khao Soi (curry noodles), Sai Oua (sausage), Nam Prik Noom (grilled green chili sauce), Kaeng Hang Lay (Northern pork curry),...

Doi Inthanon is one of Thailand's most famous national parks.

The slow lifestyle, blending with nature helps Chiang Mai "captivate" tourists who want to travel "healing". From the Grand Canyon Chiang Mai rafting area, the small art village of Baan Kang Wat to the Mae Ngad Somboom Chon dam, take a boat to see the giant Cong tree, and enjoy the beautiful natural scenery.

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