Located about 700 km north of Bangkok in the highlands of Thailand is the city of Chiang Mai. Most Thai will tell you that you haven't experienced Thailand until you have been to this city.
The main way to get around town is by Tuk Tuk
The old city of Chiang Mai was surrounded by a wall and a moat. There are only portions of the wall remaining but most of the moat is still there.
There are around 120 temples in the city of Chiang Mai. Although you tend to get "Wat overload" they are very beautiful and have many subtle differences.
The two photos below are of Wat Chiang Man, the oldest of the temples, dating back to 1296.
This is inside Wat Duang Di
The complex of Wat Chedi Luang is very big and includes the ruins of the temple below that was built in 1441. It was probably damaged by an earthquake.
This charming little wooden bridge is in Wat Phan Tao.
In the foothills of Doi Suthep is Chiang Mai Zoo.
It has a beautiful aviary...
...but the most famous residents are the Giant Pandas.
Chiang Mai looks a beautiful place and of course temples everywhere. You must have just about been everywhere John. Great photography as always
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