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Chiang Mai is a perfect escape from the big bustling cities of Asia. Low rise, with little traffic, and a beautiful old town, it\u2019s a place of beauty and culture. Here\u2019s my guide on where to stay, what to eat and where to shop.<\/p>\n

Handy Hotels<\/h2>\n

On my most recent visit to Chiang Mai<\/a> I stayed at the Rachamankha<\/a> hotel within the Chiang Mai moat. It\u2019s right next to the most famous temple in Chiang Mai, Wat Phra Singh, and just a few hundred metres from Chiang Mai Gate Market, where you can buy loads of fresh fast food straight off the grill or out of the wok.<\/p>\n

Rachamankha is designed in a way that fits the Northern Thailand Lanna architecture and is set within grounds that are big enough to provide the illusion that you\u2019re far away from anywhere.<\/p>\n

If you want to stay right in the middle of the old town, I recommend staying at The Rachamankha or Tamarind Village<\/a> hotels. They\u2019re both serene, have a wonderful sense of Northern Thai service and borrow from the local Lanna architecture. Close to cafes, temples, bars and markets, you\u2019ll get a great base that\u2019s just a short bicycle or tuk tuk ride from the best that Chiang Mai has to offer.<\/p>\n

Previously I\u2019ve also stayed at the Anantara Chiang Mai<\/a> (formerly The Chedi) and this is beautifully set on the Mae Ping River, just a kilometre or so from the old town. It\u2019s a stunning hotel with a beautiful blend of the contemporary and the colonial, and holds a special place for me as I was married there!<\/p>\n

Chiang Mai Gate Market<\/h2>\n

This is a perfect example of how South East Asians live, how the streets are part of their every day life. They\u2019re at the heart of the exciting atmosphere Westerners crave. Grab a fresh som tum (green papaya salad), grilled river prawns and a fruit juice from one of the stalls or a cold beer from the nearest 7\/11 \u2013 all up it should set you back a few hundred baht or 10 NZD. I always advocate eating from street food stalls, especially if you\u2019re eating from the grill or a wok \u2013 the food is cooked fresh and heated over flames in front of you, and I can\u2019t remember ever getting sick from eating this way \u2013 contrary to popular belief!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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