Which attractions should not be missed when visiting Chiang Mai for the first time? What are the recommended places?

Chiang Mai is about 700 kilometers away from Bangkok and is the most important town in northern Thailand. The ancient city in the center of Chiang Mai is a square with a side length of less than two kilometers. It was founded by King Mengrai 700 years ago and is known as the Rose of Northern Thailand. Because of its beauty, romance, and simple and tolerant folk customs that are as refreshing as the fragrance of roses. The simple human relationships, natural mountains and forests, ancient city alleys, and modern life have attracted Teresa Teng to visit many times.

1. Transportation. You can walk or ride a bicycle to visit the ancient city. If it's a hot day, spend the noon and afternoon sleeping, sitting in a cafe, or having a Thai massage.

2. Accommodation. There are many B&Bs to star-rated hotels in and around the ancient city. You can choose from various price ranges and styles according to budget, preferences, and transportation.

3. Attractions. Several must-see attractions in Chiang Mai:

1. Chedi Luang Temple. I think it is the most beautiful and spectacular temple in Chiang Mai! It is famous for a large Buddhist pagoda with great visual impact. It was founded in 1411 and is the most famous among the six major temples in Chiang Mai. It is tied with Pasin Temple as the most noble temple in Chiang Mai. The doorway is decorated with snakes and peacocks, and there is a huge Buddha statue inside. Behind the main hall is the magnificent square pagoda, which was built in 1411 and has been added several times to a height of 90 meters. Tickets are 40 baht.

2. Chiang Mai Ancient City. The ancient city is square in shape, with the four sides of the city about 1.5 kilometers long. They are all surrounded by city walls and moats, all of which are well preserved. It is one of Thailand's important cultural heritages, beautiful and quiet, with many ruins. There are many traditional Thai temples in the ancient city. There are also many unique hotels, B&Bs, cafes, restaurants, etc. among the pagoda buildings. There are many gates in the ancient city, and the east gate, Tha Pae Gate, is better preserved. ?Ticket fee is 20 baht.

3. Suthep Mountain and Doi Suthep Temple. Located 16 kilometers west of Chiang Mai, with an altitude of 1,667 meters, the top of the mountain is surrounded by white clouds and the scenery is beautiful. Walk 300 steps to the observation deck on the top of the mountain, where you can have a panoramic view of Chiang Mai city. It is Chiang Mai's natural observation deck. The local Chinese call this mountain "Yuxian Mountain" or "Huixian Mountain". Suthep Doi Shuanglong Temple is located on the top of Suthep Mountain. Shuanglong Temple is named after two long dragons sitting and lying on the steps on both sides. The golden pagoda of the Buddhist temple still enshrines the relics of the Buddha, attracting believers from all over the world to come for pilgrimage every year. After climbing the mountain, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of Chiang Mai City. If the weather is good, you can have a panoramic view of the entire urban area of ??Chiang Mai in the southeast from the viewing platform, and the beautiful scenery is unobstructed. You can see Chiang Mai Airport and Chedi Luang Temple in the middle of the ancient city. Tickets are 30 baht.