Are you still confused about whether you should travel to Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai? Are you unsure about how these major cities of Northern Thailand are different from each other? Well then, we should first recognize the difference between these two places. Only then can you decide for yourself whether you wish to visit Chiang Rai or Chiang Mai, when you travel to Thailand.
Now, before you begin your travel to Thailand, you must know this. Chiang Mai’s provincial capital is Chiang Mai City. Similarly, Chiang Rai’s provincial capital is the Chiang Rai City. So, let’s talk about these two towns!
Things to Know About Chiang Mai When You Travel to Thailand
The Chiang Mai in northern Thailand
Chiang Mai is northern Thailand’s economic and cultural heartland. The name ‘Chiang Mai’ means ‘new city,’ as the capital of the Lanna Kingdom (northern Thailand) was founded in 1296 by…
