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Chiang Mai
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The cultural capital of the north, Chiang Mai (
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is beloved by culture geeks,
temple-spotters and families. The old city is jam-packed with temples born during the once
independent Lanna kingdom. Cooking schools teach visitors the art of Thai food. The scen-
ic countryside boasts jungle treks, elephant encounters and minority villages. And the city
enjoys fantastic dining thanks to imports such as Japanese sushi and Burmese curries, as
well as home-grown northern specialities and vegetarian fare.
