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Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai the, "Rose of the North", is Thailand’s second largest city and it has been my home for almost twenty years. In that time I have seen it grow from the village of Chiang Mai into a thriving world class city that provides all the benefits of urban life but has still maintains its northern Thai Lanna cultural heritage.

When the traffic, pollution, political tension and urban spiral of Bangkok start to overwhelm you an escape to Chiang Mai is a good antidote. Twenty minutes from the center of Bangkok and you are in Bangkok. Twenty minutes from the center of Chiang Mai and you are surrounded by the lush natural beauty of northern Thailand.

Chiang Mai has remained relatively compact so it is easy to get around with almost any place in the city not more than ten or fifteen away from your starting point. It is a great city for walking although if you are easily distracted there are many small shops, Buddhists temples and other stops along the way that will slow you down and extend the time it takes you to reach your intended destination..

If shopping is your passion Chiang Mai’s reason for being has been to serve as the central market for all of northern Thailand. The Night Bazaar is a must see attraction with its many sidewalk vendors displaying anything from “replica watches’ to true handicrafts and art objects.

Dining in Chiang Mai is an international smorgasbord of choices. The local food of Chiang Mai is regarded as the best in Thailand so it should be high on the list of things to experience. If you tire of the local food you can chose cuisine from an international selection featuring English Pubs, Japanese, French, Italian, Indian and German restaurants to name a few.

Welcome to Chiang Mai. Let me show you around this city that I love.

Yaang Come Village Hotel

Set in a lush green oasis in the heart of bustling Chiang Mai the traditional Thai architecture of The Yaang Come Village Hotel is a welcome change from the cookie cutter modernity of most hotels.

The Yaang Come's preservation of its Thai heritage extends beyond the architecture to its surrounding and its warm welcoming service. The 42 guest rooms have been integrated into the natural surroundings creating a relaxing atmosphere that more resembles a quite village than a hotel.

Relax in the beautiful outdoor pool, enjoy a traditional Thai massage or just stroll around the area and enjoy the natural park like setting. Whatever your choice you're ensured comfortable and relaxing stay.

Behind the traditional Thai atmosphere are all the amenities 0f a contemporary, world class hotel. The secluded oasis of The Yaang Come Village Hotel is only two hundred meters from the world famous shopping Mecca, the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar so it is possible to have the best of all worlds, both comfort and convenience if you chose this hotel for your stay in Chiang Mai.