Here are a few reasons Chiang Mai is so Unique

Chiang Mai has great dental and medical treatments at a fraction of the cost in the USA or Europe.

Chiang Mai is well known for its mild climate and great communities.

Chiangmai is a stronghold of sports. It's the host to the 12 year old International Cricket 6's competition every April. There are 5 excellent golf courses and numerous tennis courts. It's a great place for mountain biking, motorcycling and 4 wheel drive road adventures. There is a horseback riding academy, go-kart track, bowling alley and fitness centers.

Chiang Mai is known as a spa destination attracting visitors to rejuvenate and relax.

Chiang Mai is Thailand's seconds business city.

Chiangmai is the longest continuously lived in settlement from the ancient days of Siam. Within the remaining brick walls surrounding the ancient city can be found more than 30 temples. Some temple sites dating back to the founding of the principality in 1296 A.D.

Chiangmai is compact. You can walk from and to most places, and a taxi ride probably last no longer then 15 minutes. Chiang Mai has all modern facilities, major banks, shopping centres, excellent restaurants, and evening entertainment.

Chiang Mai has the tallest peak in Northern Thailand (Doi Inthanon) which is surrounded by a protected National Park. It is the home of an award winning tree standing 30 meters in length. Its trunk is the living home of hundreds of ferns and wild orchids. Doi Inthanon is also a great place for birdwatching and outdoor activities.

Chiang Mai has the most beautiful and modern equipped live theatre 'The Kad Theatre heralded', which has regular programs with a 1,800 seating capacity. Throughout the year there are folk dancing, live theatre dramas and contemporary music and dance performances.

Chiangmai has 8 fun-filled holidays celebrated throughout the year. Visitors easily mingle and become one family with the local Thai celebrants. January - Borsarng Umbrella Festival, Hangdong Wood Carving Fair; February - Flower Carnival, Weaving Fair in Mae Jaem; April - Thai Yai Ordination Ceremony, Thai New Year Water Festival; May-Visaka Bucha Merit making procession; November - Loy Krathong Moonlight Festival; December - Chiangmai Food Festival.