Located in Chiang Mai, an ancient city in northern Thailand often called the "Rose of the North," Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai is built with the concept of "city planning" from the Lanna Kingdom era, and is a walled city (a collection of settlements...).
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With a history spanning over 100 years, Warorot Market is one of Chiang Mai's largest markets and is affectionately known as "Kat Luang" (Great Market) in the northern Thai dialect. It dates back to the reign of King Rama V (1868-1868)...
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Wat Suan Dok, a beautiful temple whose name means "flower garden" in Thai, houses the relics of Buddha (the remains of the Buddha) brought by the high priest Sumana Thera, who was sent from Sukhothai to Sri Lanka (Ceylon) in 1383 to spread Buddhism...
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Nestled in a lush green forest at the foot of Mount Suthep, Wat Umong was founded at the end of the 12th century by Mengrai, the first king of the Lanna Kingdom, as a place for meditation practice for monks invited from Sri Lanka. The temple's name originated in the late 14th century...
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Wat Chet Yot, a renowned temple often called "the holy site of Chiang Mai," was built in 1455 by Tilokharat, the 9th king of the Lanna Kingdom during its golden age in Chiang Mai, and is an Indian temple...
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When asked about the signature dish of Chiang Mai in northern Thailand, everyone will tell you it's Khao Soi. One of the oldest and most famous Khao Soi restaurants, "Khao Soi Lamduan," is always featured in guidebooks introducing Chiang Mai. The original branch of this long-established restaurant was founded...
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Walking straight west from Tha Phae Gate, the eastern entrance to the old city, you'll find Wat Phra Sing, considered the most prestigious temple in Chiang Mai. It was built in 1345 by King Bayu, after his father, the previous king...
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ターペー門から徒歩10分程度の中心部にある「ワット・テェディ・ルアン Wat Chedi Luang」は、 チェンマイの三大寺院の1つで格式高い寺院。 チェンマイにはおよそ200箇所程度の寺院があり、 旧市街にはおよそ6...
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タイのチェンマイで一番レートが良いとされている「S.K. SAKOL MONEY EXCHANGE」さん。 通称：S.K.（エス・ケー）。 現地の人たちは、ここをそう呼びます。 場所は、ナイトバザールに程近く、ロイクロ通...
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チェンマイ市内のナイトバザールから程近い「インペリアルメーピンホテル」正門から南へ約50m左手に進むとある 「チェンマイハッピーツアー Chiangmai Happy Tour」さん。 周囲は、飲食店などに囲まれており長...
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「スワンナプーム国際空港」から「チェンマイ国際空港」に 無事に1時間程のフライトで朝9時20分程に到着しました。 北方のバラと称されるランナータイ王朝時代の首都であるチェンマイ。 バンコクの北約700kmの高地に位置する...
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I arrived at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Bangkok's new gateway to the skies, on Thai Airways after a flight of about six hours. It was 4:30 AM, and the surroundings still had the quiet of pre-dawn, even in tropical Thailand...
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