Chiang Mai wins top spot in regional survey

A recent survey by Conde Nast Traveller Magazine of the top tourist destinations in Asia put a number of Thai destinations high on the list.

The nation’s capital, Bangkok, received 85.8 per cent of the votes and won the top prize as the most popular vacation spot in Asia. Hong Kong placed in second.

In third place, Chiang Mai won the support of 79.9 per cent of those who voted, making it another of the region’s best places to head on vacation.

According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Singapore came in fourth place, while Kyoto, Japan came out fifth.

Although much smaller in size than Kyoto or Singapore, Chiang Mai is a city rich in culture. The city offers a range of accommodation from the luxurious to the spartan and a pace of life that is laid back and relaxed. Many tourists enjoy wandering the streets, exploring the city’s many temples, taking in the sights and sounds of the night markets and listening to live music by the river. More adventurous travelers like to get out into the surrounding countryside for hiking, elephant camps and to explore the culturally rich and amazingly beautiful mountains around the city.

More information about visiting Chiang Mai.