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Recommended Northern Thailand Travel Itinerary
A historical journey following the legacy of the Lanna Dynasty
A comma trip to another daily life
A trip for the greedy
A quick tour of the major regions of northern Thailand

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Motorcycle romance, bike riding
Communicate with elephants
Special water activities in Northern Thailand
Learning travel, from cooking to Muay Thai
The pinnacle of a splendid journey: the festivals of Northern Thailand
The legacy of the Lanna Kingdom, temples of various styles
Moisturize your dry emotions and recharge your senses with a cafe play
Full-body relaxation, massage & spa
Filling the City's Senses: Art Village
A different taste every day, a market pilgrimage
A world-renowned culinary tour
Taste the sweetness of Chiang Mai's desserts

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The Taste of Northern Thailand: Lanna Food
Chiang Mai Noodle Festival

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Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai at a glance
Best of Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai's best attractions
Chiang Mai's Best Activities & Tours
Chiang Mai's Best One-Day Class
Chiang Mai Travel Information
How to get to Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai city transportation
Old City
Nimmanhaemin & Santitam
Bankangwat
Penguin Village
Bang River & Night Bazaar
Outside Chiang Mai

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Pai at a glance
Best of Pai
sightseeing
restaurant
Nightlife
massage
lodging
Mae Hong Son

Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai at a glance
Best of Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai Travel Information
How to get to Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai city transportation
sightseeing
restaurant
Nightlife
massage
lodging

Chiang Khan
Chiang Khan at a glance
Best of Chiang Khan
Chiang Khan Travel Information
How to get to Chiang Khan
Chiang Khan city transportation
sightseeing
restaurant
Nightlife
massage
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Thailand Basic Information
Thailand Basic Information
Festivals in Thailand
Thai customs and etiquette
Chiang Mai History
Entering Thailand
Dealing with Trouble

Preparing for a trip to Chiang Mai
Passport and visa
travel insurance
Various certificates
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Currency exchange and travel expenses
How to get to the airport
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[Just Go Chiang Mai] It's so different!

A guidebook for your first trip to Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai, recently hailed as a "healing travel destination" and frequently featured in various media outlets, is a hot travel destination that attracts a steady stream of independent travelers from around the world.
Just Go Chiang Mai provides the most up-to-date travel information, researched and written by Korean authors.
This book is packed with information on the key cities of Northern Thailand, also known as the "Rose of the North," including Chiang Mai, a sensational city that combines the traditions of an ancient kingdom with a trendy feel; Pai, a place where you can have fun even without doing anything; Chiang Rai, where lush greenery stretches endlessly; and Chiang Khan, a hidden gem in northeastern Thailand.

A journey to discover the heritage of the Lanna Kingdom
Chiang Mai, the historic site of the Lanna Kingdom, which enjoyed the golden age of Buddhism, has many temples, large and small.
We will guide you through the various temples of Chiang Mai, which was the center of Buddhist culture that flourished under the protection of the Lanna Kingdom, including Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, the highest temple in Thailand; Wat Phra Singh, which enshrines Phra Singh; Wat Chedi Luang, built in the Burmese style; Wat Cheyot, which showcases the splendid cultural level of the Lanna Kingdom; and Wat Umong, a temple where monks meditate.

Chiang Mai's culinary delights captivate travelers from around the world.
Chiang Mai is located on the border of Laos and Myanmar, so it is a place where the cultures of various countries coexist.
The food culture is also diverse.
We introduce a variety of delicious restaurants in Chiang Mai, from noodle dishes such as Khao Soi, a curry noodle made with egg noodles, and Khao Piak, also known as 'sticky noodles', to Lanna and Isaan foods that can only be found in Northern Thailand, street food sold at night markets, coffee made by skilled baristas, and desserts made by European immigrants.

Beautiful places in Chiang Mai that will make you exclaim in awe
Chiang Mai, known as the 'Hongdae of Korea', has many stylish and atmospheric spaces.
Here are some of Chiang Mai's most popular spots: restaurants with river views, cafes where you can relax and listen to acoustic guitar in the forest, workshops and galleries offering a glimpse into artists' studios, performance halls that transform into live venues at night, and hotels steeped in history.

Accommodation, restaurant, shopping, and entertainment information carefully selected by Korean travel writers.
From luxurious 5-star hotels offering a variety of amenities to reasonably priced hostels and guesthouses offering comfortable and relaxing accommodations, we offer a wide range of options, from renowned restaurants featured in various media outlets to local eateries where you can dine with locals, and even shopping and entertainment information to enhance your travel experience.

Recommended courses and up-to-date maps for your Chiang Mai trip
We have compiled the best optimized courses to tour major cities most efficiently.
Detailed maps of each area, even down to the smallest alleys, show the locations of the attractions, restaurants, shops, accommodations, bars, and massage shops introduced in the book, so you can easily find where you want to go without worrying about getting lost.
Additionally, the central Chiang Mai, Nimmanhaemin, and Pai maps provided as a special appendix are coated on the entire surface, reducing the risk of them tearing when folded and unfolded.