Chiang Mai, Thailand Travel Guide
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Practicals in Chiang Mai
City Layout in Chiang Mai
LAYOUT
From west to east, Chiang Mai’s main districts are the airport, city center – or Old City – and the riverside area around the Mae Ping River. Chiang Mai’s airport sits southwest of the Old City. The Old City, or, Chiang Mai’s city center, is very close to the airport and is a relatively small area. Matter of fact, it’s said that you can walk leisurely from one end of the city center to the other side in 30 minutes. Chiang Mai’s Old City is surrounded by crumbled walls at the corners and gates as well as a moat. To the east of the Old City is the riverside area, which sits along the Mae Ping River, running north and south. East of Chiang Mai’s Old City is the main commercial district.
City Layout in Chiang Mai
LANGUAGE
Thai is the official language of Chiang Mai but since Chiang Mai is Thailand’s second most popular tourist destination, many vendors, hotel staff and drivers speak English.
ELECTRICITY
220V 50Hz
TIMES TO GO
High Season: October/November to April
EMBASSIES
- Canadian Embassy – 15th Fl, Abdulrahim Place, 990 Rama 4 Rd, Bangrak, Bkk 10500, 636 0560
- U.K. Embassy – 14 Wireless Rd, Lumpini, Patumwan, Bkk 10330, 305 8333, 253 019
- United States Embassy – 95 Wireless Rd, Bkk 10500, 205 400