House for Sale, Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai Chiang Mai, on an important and ancient trade route from China, was founded by King Mengrai in 1296. It remained largely isolated from the outside world thanks to the rugged high mountains covered with huge unexplored forests teeming with wildlife. It was only in 1920 that a rail link was completed and Chiang Mai emerged to the outside world.
This historic city retains much of its old traditional charm. Perhaps its greatest resource is its deeply Buddhist and courteous people. Chiang Mai, also known as "The Rose of the North", has all (and more) of the facilities one would expect of Thailand's second city, widely catering to the growing numbers of foreign residents. Living standards are extremely high and living costs extremely low making this an attractive area in which to retire. There are plenty of facilities for the expats here including an Expats Club, 'The Pub' (voted best pub in asia by Time Magazine) and The Gymkhana Club (established in 1898) which has golf, squash, tennis and snooker. Along with the numerous local markets there are Carrefour, Tesco Lotus, Big C and Makro. Two huge modern shopping malls which include multiplex cinemas. Specialist wine merchants and European delicatessen. There are other world class (and affordable) golf courses all around the city. Chiang Mai boasts six Universities and six International schools. There are cultural activities, theatre and concerts and a large number of festivals throughout the year. The city and surrounding area has many five star hotels and restaurants surpassing international standards. The world class medical and dental hospitals are now attracting visitors enjoying the low cost of top class treatments.
Transport Chiang Mai is well served by Rail, Bus and Plane transport. Trains The state railway operates around 14 trains a day to Chiang Mai Station from Bangkok. Many journeys run overnight and the journey takes approximately 12 to 15 hours. Most trains offer a first-class service with private cabins, and a second-class service with fold-down sleeping berths. Chiang Mai Railway Station, tel. (053) 242094, 244795, 247462, 245363-4. Buses The Central Chang Pheuak terminal provides local services to other locations within Chiang Mai province. The Chiang Mai Arcade terminal, north-east of the city, runs a service several times a day to Bangkok (a 10 to 12 hour journey). This terminal also provides services to over 20 other destinations around Thailand. Planes Chiang Mai International Airport receives up to fifteen flights a day from Bangkok, and also serves as a local hub for services to other Northern cities such as Chiang Rai and Mae Hong Son. International services also connect Chiang Mai with other regional centres. Below is a list of some of the airlines that use Chiang Mai international airport. Please be aware that this information is subject to change and is offered as a guide only. AIR ASIA: http://www.airasia.com To/From Bangkok (BKK) and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (KUL). BANGKOK AIRWAYS: http://www.bangkokair.com To/From Bangkok, Samui, Sukhothai and Jinghong (China). ONE TO GO (Orient-Thai airways): http://www.fly12go.com/en/flight/index.php To/From Bangkok. NOK AIR: http://www.nokair.com To/From Bangkok, Udon Thani, Mae Hong Son. THAI AIRWAYS INTERNATIONAL: http://www.thaiair.com To/From Bangkok, Phuket, Mae Hong Son, Khunming (China). SILK AIR: http://www.silkair.com To/From Singapore. LAO AVIATION: http://www.laoairlines.com To/From Vientiane and Luang Phrabang (Lao). AIR MANDALAY: http://www.airmandalay.com To/From Mandalay and Yangon(Also known as Rangoon) Myanmar or Burma. MANDARIN AIRLINES: http://www.mandarin-airlines.com Copyright©houseforsale-chiangmai.com 2010 all rights reserved. Home | The Houses | The Land | About Chiang Mai | Contact Us | Links | Sitemap |
