Holiday Homes & Baches in Chiang Mai

Are you thinking of your holidays already? In Chiang Mai you can find fantastic neighbourhoods to spend a wonderful time in Thailand. Chiang Mai Old Town is within the city walls with lots of temples and ancient history for you to explore. If you are looking for a trendy area, choose a holiday home in Nimmanhaemin where you have lots of coffees shops, boutiques and wine bars. The area of Chang Klan allows you to stay close to the impressive night market and if you decide to stay in Wat Ket, you will see the perfect blend of old and new.

A holiday trip to Thailand is a byword for sun, good food, temples and relaxation. You can find your home away from home in different holiday homes that offer big or small properties with private gardens and swimming pools, urban properties, open floors, spacious rooms and classic wooden lounges with terraces. For a luxury stay you can also opt for a fully staffed rental so you just enjoy your free time as you watch the day go by under the shade of a tree or as you work on your tan by the pool. Some rentals can accommodate large groups of people as well as smaller families, couples and solo travellers. There is a place for everyone, so hurry up and get yours!

Chiang Mai is located in the mountainous area in northern Thailand. The Old City retains vestiges of ancient walls and moats, lots of Buddhist temples, including the stunning Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang that you can visit from October to April, the best time of the year to go to Chiang Mai. The modern city has grown around the old part of town and here is where the old centre is blended with urban and modern buildings. This modern twist gives the tourists a chance to discover the historic centre yet having the highlights of an urban destination. Its location is close to nature and within a few minutes you will find yourself in the middle of lush green vegetation and pristine rainforests with waterfalls, temples, markets, elephant sanctuaries and laid-back villages.

The former capital of Lanna Kingdom is next to the Ping River with two bridges crossing it. Chiang Mai is a tourist destination but also an economic, cultural and transportation hub for the north of the country as well as for Myanmar. Laos is also very close to Chiang Mai too so it is also one of the destinations people choose to visit during their stay. Visit old temples, ruins from the 13th century and the PhuPing Palace. Chiang Mai is a paradise for travellers, shoppers and adventurers. Don’t wait any longer to explore this amazing city and start packing your bags!

Chiang Mai has a different concept of shopping. Forget about luxury brands and designer boutiques. Find instead unique handicrafts. You can visit factories and watch people at work and how they manufacture what you can buy later. Some of them even let you have a go and try to do a bit yourself! But the most popular shopping experience here are the open-air markets and the Weekend Walking Streets, where the real essence of Chiang Mai comes alive. Make your way through the street-side stalls of the Night Bazaar or the Wualai Walking Street on Saturday nights. Buy the symbol of Chiang Mai in Bor Sang Village, where they specialise in paper umbrella-making with floral designs and vivid colours. Check out the boutiques along River Ping, on Charoenrat Road.

If you love artisan items, clothes and unique jewellery, Chiang Mai offers you a wide myriad of villages where you will find factories and artisan workshops. San Kamphaeng is a haven for crafts lovers. Here there are many shops with pottery, lacquerware, pretty Thai silk products, brightly-coloured paper umbrellas and the saa paper handcrafted using an old and laborious technique. Furniture and woodwork are found in Ban Tawai as well as wood carving items. You can still find really good quality items here! Lacquerware is also very popular as we mentioned before. Its characteristic black base and the gold details have made them very popular. Find the best bargains and unique pieces to take back home!

One of the fundamental activities in Chiang Mai is visiting the beautiful and ancient temples. The old part of the city hosts most of these jewels as well as some museums. Both Thai and foreign travellers get mesmerised by the beauty of Wat Phra That Do Suthep, a gleaming temple that is about 700 years old and it is home to the most appreciated Thai symbols. Check out Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phan Tao and Wat Phra Singh. Temples are sacred for Thai people and visitors always have to remember to use long skirts (shorts for men), cover your shoulders and do not use flip flops inside the temples.

The beautiful Wiang Kum Kam is an ancient city along the Ping River. Explore the ruins with its Buddhist sculptures, stone tablets, pottery and its amazing architecture. The best way to visit it depends on every traveller. You can ride a bike, walk along or enjoy a lovely horse-led carriage tour.

Doi Inthanon is the highest peak in Thailand. In the National Park there are lots of animal species, lush green forests and a stunning natural beauty with a rugged terrain and several pathways that makes it more accessible. Enjoy a day surrounded by nature!

Visit one of the several Karen Long Neck villages and experience the beauty of their brass rings for exaggerated jewellery. Admire their work and take a look around the village. You can buy some of the goods they make including scarfs, jewellery and crafts. It is a unique experience!

You will have the opportunity to go on a safari at night around the three main areas. of Savanna Safari, Predator Prowl and. During your visit you have different activities that will keep you entertained throughout the visit. Take a nice stroll around the lake at Jaguar Trail and discover the wild habitat. At Predator Prowl you will see predators and prey animals on a ride that will take you half an hour. To feel like in the African Savannah, the 2.4 km trail is home to several species of Asian and African animals that you can enjoy on another 30 minute ride.