Northern Thailand, Thailand

Chiang Mai

Mountain air, Lanna temples and Thailand's best cooking classes

The north's cultural capital sits inside a moated old city packed with teak temples, with Doi Suthep and Doi Inthanon on the doorstep. Cooler, slower and greener than the coast — and the place to learn to cook Thai food properly.

Packages available

8

Best time to visit

Nov – Feb

• Elephant sanctuaries
• Night bazaar
• Doi Inthanon