Chiang Mai travel route arrangement Chiang Mai travel guide

When you go to Thailand, you must go to Chiang Mai. Although it is not as famous as Phuket, what are the more interesting places in Chiang Mai? The editor of this article will tell you about it. Talk about it. 1. Direct flights and connecting flights to Chiang Mai from China

AirAsia is the first choice. AirAsia has several flights to Thailand every day. The most convenient city to Chiang Mai from China is:

< p>Hangzhou: You can buy a connecting ticket with a stop in Kuala Lumpur.

Macau: The direct flight from Macau to Chiang Mai only takes three hours.

Other cities in the country need to fly to Kuala Lumpur first, and then fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai.

Korean Air can also buy a connecting ticket to fly to Chiang Mai, but it must first fly to South Korea to transfer. In view of the troublesomeness of Korean visa, Korean Air can simply ignore it. 2. Time difference and power supply

The 1 hour time difference between Chiang Mai and China

Power supply: 220V, no need to bring a conversion plug when going to Chiang Mai 3. How to get from the airport to the city

< p>There are 4 modes of transportation connecting the airport and the city:

1. Taxi

You can call a taxi 20 minutes before departure from Chiang Mai Airport to the city Taxis are priced at 120 baht (no additional charges)

2. Tuk-Tuk taxis

If you ask for a high price, you must cut it to death. Generally, a car from the airport to the city (such as Tha Pae Gate) costs 150-200 baht/car. On the other hand, from Tha Pae Gate to the airport, you can get it for 120 baht/car. A bargain expert can get it for 80 baht/car. car.

3. Songthaew

The charge is based on the number of people. For one person, it is about 40 Baht/person. If there are 3 or 4 people, it can be about 20-25 Baht/person. Similarly, it is cheaper to go from the airport to the city. If there are 3 or 4 people, it can be 20 baht/person. If there are only 1 or 2 people, it can be 30 baht/person.

4. Bus

After exiting the airport, go straight to the left and you will see the bus station. It costs about 20 baht per person to get to the city. The bus will pass through the old town and pass by Tha Pae Gate. Four Visas

You can apply for a Thai visa in China, but it is troublesome to go to the consulate to apply for it yourself. You need to provide company certificates, business licenses, etc. It is better to pay the travel agency a few dozen dollars more for the handling fee and let them help you. Agent. The travel agency only needs your passport and two 2-inch photos.

You can also get a visa on arrival at Chiang Mai Airport. The processing location is at the entry gate. The visa you are given can only stay for a maximum of half a month at a time. It should be noted that your passport must have a valid foreign visa before Chinese customs will let you go. If you don’t have any visa, you will be stopped by the customs. Five 8 modes of transportation for traveling in Chiang Mai

1. Rent a bicycle for 50 baht per day.

2. Rent a motorcycle, the price is as high as 150 baht per day, or even 100 baht per day.

3. Rent a car and drive yourself, bargain price to 1,000 baht per day.

4. Charter a taxi, 400 baht per day.

5. Take a songthaew and bargain to 20 baht per ride (regardless of distance).

6. Take a tuk-tuk, use the meter or make a counter-offer, and you’ll be cut to death.

7. Taxi and meter

8. Participate in local tours, such as elephant riding, rafting, etc. 6. Withdraw money, exchange money, and price levels

Under normal circumstances, the exchange rate between RMB and Thai baht is about 1:5. 100 yuan can be exchanged for 500 baht.

Withdraw money

With a Chinese debit card, you can withdraw money from ATM machines that support China UnionPay. Currently, the banks in Thailand that support China UnionPay and can withdraw cash directly are:

BangkokBank (Bangkok Bank, the most common one, orange),

Kasikornbank (Khaishua Farmers Bank. Their ATM machine is green, with a green K on it), < /p>

KrungThaiBank (Thailand Kyoto Bank. Their ATMs accept UnionPay cards, but the machines themselves are not very common),

TMB (ThaiMillitaryBank, their machines are blue and red),

UOB (United Overseas Bank, easy to recognize),

SiamCityBank (Thailand City Bank, the whole body of the machine is red, although it is not very common , but easy to recognize),

SiamCommercialBank (Thailand Commercial Bank, purple machine, also very common).

As for the exchange rate issue, it is calculated based on the exchange rate of the day. You can call toll-free for consultation. The number is 001800120665999.

Generally, bank debit cards require a handling fee for withdrawing cash in Thailand, ranging from RMB 12 to RMB 25 per transaction. In addition, Ping An Bank’s debit cards now also charge fees.

Banks that waive handling fees include:

Hua Xia Bank’s debit cards are free of handling fees for the first time every day at purple ATMs, in plum red and blue All trademarks will be charged 150b.

There is no handling fee for Bank of Chengdu’s debit card withdrawals.

China Rural Cooperative Bank provides free payment handling fees for inquiries and withdrawals. There is no such thing as the first payment. Seven Accommodation Recommendations

Accommodation in Chiang Mai ranges from luxurious high-end hotels to cheap youth hostels.

The most expensive hotel, Mandarin Oriental, is one of the top 10 luxury hotels in the world. The most expensive room is 350,000 baht, equivalent to RMB 70,000 per night.

Cheap youth hostels can be found in the alleys of the ancient city. Generally, the price of a single room without a bathroom can be found for 150-200 baht/night. Eight Three Night Markets in Chiang Mai

When you come to Chiang Mai, you must attend the market here or visit the night market. There are various local handicrafts and countless local delicacies, which are very lively. There are three types of night markets in Chiang Mai:

1. Night Bazaar

This night market is held every day and is located on the west side of the intersection of Chang Klan Road and Loi Khro Road. Every day from sunset to 23:00.

There are many delicious foods to try. Since handicrafts and the like are specialized in tourist business, the prices of the items sold are generally relatively expensive. There are some shopping malls around with open-air performances.

2. Saturday Night Market

The Saturday market is located outside Chiangmai Gate and behind the 7-11 supermarket on WauLai

Rd., a long and sloping street. Extending to the southwest, it is about 2 kilometers long. Most of the people who come here are foreign tourists. There are many handicrafts and food available at the Saturday night market but not at the Sunday night market. Of course, the prices are more expensive than the Sunday market.

3. Sunday Market (Sunday Market)

Highly recommended, this is the real market in Chiang Mai, where people from dozens of miles around bring their own things. When handicrafts are sold, the price may be only 1/3 of Night

Bazaar. Even the locals in Chiang Mai are out in force. The people who patronize are half tourists and half locals.

From THAPAE Gate to several blocks in the ancient city, there are huge crowds of people. Nine Bar

There are many small bars in Chiang Mai. The entire street of Loi Krohroad on the east side of the ancient city is full of small bars and massages. The more popular ones include:

NorthGateJazzBar, where local musicians bring their own instruments to perform every Tuesday;

Mandalay, in the ancient city, is large and crowded;< /p>

Spicy, close to ThaPhaeGate, has a good environment;

MonkeyClub also has a good reputation;

There are also WarmUpCafe', TawanDang, OldSchool, and DiscoveryChiang

Mai, BangRak, Mandalay, DiscoNiceIllusion, Brasserie and more. 10. Phone Cards and Maps

You can get a local phone card for free by filling in some information at Chiang Mai Airport. The location is where you pick up your luggage. Just get the phone card and recharge it to use.

Free maps of Chiang Mai are overwhelming. Hotels, inns, and travel agencies can all get Chiang Mai maps for free. There are also free maps available at the airport, but the map at the airport is not as detailed as the map at the travel agency.