A popular destination with both local and foreign tourists, Chiang Mai has been recognised as among the World’s Top 15 Cities among readers of the influential travel magazine Travel + Leisure.
“Chiang Mai, with its lovely Lanna
temples, charming traditions, unique food, family-friendly attractions
and stunning setting is a gem in Thailand’s northern hills. There’s so
much for tourists to do here, from cultural exploration to adventurous
treks and food tours. I’d like to thank the readers of Travel + Leisure
for rating the city so highly and naming the capital of Lanna one of
Travel + Leisure’s World’s Top 15 Cities 2017,” said Yuthasak Supasorn,
governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
Chiang Mai took the third place on the list of Travel + Leisure World’s
Top 15 Cities 2017 with a score of 91.40 out of 100.
#Bangkok came in eighth.
#Bangkok came in eighth.
The score is based on a survey of over 300,000 international T+L readers
who were asked to rate the “best of the best” in international travel
experiences and destinations and contribute to the globally respected,
Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards.
''Chiang Mai is an increasingly popular as a Thai destination and attracts a range of visitors from honeymooners to foodies and even MICE events. It’s the perfect place to enjoy unique Thai local experiences; such as fire massages at the Ban Rai Khing Community, traditional dancing or a sit-down Khantoke dinner,” Yuthasak said
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