Chiang Mai is a city in mountainous northern Thailand. The old town is home to hundreds of elaborate Buddhist temples – but they are for another day. Today is all about getting used to the heat and having a look around the old town.
Chiang Mai was founded in 1296 and was the capital of the independent Lanna Kingdom until 1558. It has a rich history as a cultural and religious centre. We went to a couple of museums for some insight into folklore and history … it’s also a good way to escape the heat.
We found the city extremely quiet, but maybe everybody was getting ready for the ‘Sunday Walking Street’ (a night market)
It’s was definitely more lively later in the evening, but still pretty relaxed and laid back.
Dinner had to be some street food. But not easy to choose as so many options
The Travels of Birgit 