Exploring Thailand has become a much sought after activity among tourist from all across the globe. Diverging away from the concept of visiting Thailand to soak the sun laying on a beach or just shopping away has changed in the recent past. More and more people have begun to develop an interest in visiting Thai villages, the less explored north and gaining an insight into the rich heritage and culture the country has to offer. To accommodate the countless number of tourist arrivals the country is well equipped with a large pool of accommodation options. The hotels and villas of Thailand have been up and coming to match world class standards.
Among the places to visit while in Thailand one that cannot be missed is, Chiang Mai. There are various things to see and do in this town. Some of the top things to do in Chiang Mai include night safaris, city tours, a visit to Wat Chedi Luang and the zoo among many others. The small town too like most modern day Thai towns has hotels and villas where visitors can stay. One of the highly recommended places to stay is Anantara Chiang Mai Resort. The resort is a perfect blend of Thai style with modern luxury that allows guests to enjoy a comfortable and memorable stay and enjoy the most of what Chiang Mai has to offer.
Among the things to see and do in Chiang Mai one that tops the list is a visit to Wat Chedi Luang. Being a Buddhist country there is significant importance and place given to Buddhist monuments and places of worship. The Pagoda is believed to have been built around the 14th century. There are various culturally significant pieces that are enshrined within the premises among which are some of the Buddha images and statues.
Uditha Dharmawardhane is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Roland Lefevre. He specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe.