Thailand is one of the friendliest and visitor friendly places you will find in the region. History and authentic culture abound in this central city of Thailand. Nights are cool so that the visitor will enjoy the utmost in comfort and the food, goods and accommodations are such that they will fit even the stringiest budget.

If rock climbing is your passion, check out Crazy Horse Buttress, located behind Tham Meuang. You will be afforded the convenience of two expert guides along with drinking water, food and all the equipment you need to make a successful climb. Also included is a T-shirt to commerate your visit and insurance in case something untoward should happen.

Massages are available all around the city. The city of Chiang Mai is known for her relaxing massages and can guarantee you the perfect pampering solution to your troubles and cares. Visit one of the massage schools to get a first rate massage when you are in Chiang Mai.

Boxing is another entertainment opportunity for those that love a match between pugilists. You can find several venues that are happy to teach the tourist as well as the native the finer points of the sport. Chiang Mai is famous for her transvestite boxer named Parinya Kiatbusaba. Foreign competitors are much sought after and if you feel you can get into the ring with one of their champs, then that is exactly what you should do.

Chiang Mai is a landlocked area and can get extremely warm in the summer months. Fortunately there are many  swimming holes that natives and visitors alike can take advantage. There are more than a few pools open to the public and  you can enjoy a refreshing dip in any one of them.

Not only is Chiang Mai chock full of sites and sounds that are uniquely Thai, there are activities for which you can participate that will have you feeling as if you are a true native of this fascinating, multi-faceted land.