When talking about Thailand, we always hear about Bangkok and Phuket especially if we rarely travel. But did you know, there is one city that is worth visiting other than these famous cities?

Yes, it is Chiang Mai (เชียงใหม่). For your information, Chiang Mai is one of Thailand's most popular tourist attractions, perhaps second only to Bangkok in popularity. This city in northern Thailand has something to offer everyone, especially with its numerous golden temples, variety selection of cuisine, breathtaking landscapes, a wide range of outdoor activities, and many more.

Let's keep reading to find out more about Chiang Mai!

You can go to Chiang Mai from Bangkok via flights and arrive at Chiang Mai International Airport. There are more than 50 flights per day from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. You also can travel by car, bus, or train from Chiang Rai. It will take around 3 hours and will be more exciting than taking flights, of course.

You can engage in a variety of stress-relieving activities in Chiang Mai. From enjoyable activities to activities with health advantages. These are some detox activities you may do in Chiang Mai:

Get a break from reality with Yoga or detox retreats in Chiang Mai. You can find many spas, health centers, or even resorts that offer this package at a very affordable price. The famous spas that offer this package in Chiang Mai are Ban Sabai, True Nature Chiang Mai, Suan Sati, and many more.

This kind of retreat will promote a habit that produces obvious positive effects. Moreover, one of the advantages of attending a yoga or detox retreat is that you will become aware of the numerous opportunities to discover what your body is capable of. Also, it will help to refresh and recharge yourself which will help to make you feel a lot better plus healthier (mentally and physically) when you return home.

Thai massage is a type of therapeutic touch that differs from standard massage in several respects. Instead of lying on a massage table, you will receive the treatment while lying on a mat on the floor. The practitioner manipulates your body in certain ways to stimulate organs and increase flexibility.

The best thing, Thai massage always involves the entire body. The therapist usually starts with your feet as you lay on your back at the beginning of the session. If you arrive with a tired body, it will give you the best outcome to energize you.

Depending on the shop, you can expect to pay between 150 and 250 baht for the least expensive massages in Thailand. You can go to massage centers nearest to your place of stay there.

Other than health-benefits activities, food culinary is one of the fun choices to relieve stress. There are lots of enticing street food stalls in Chiang Mai. One of the famous places for street food in Chiang Mai is Chang Puak Gate (North Gate). In this market, you may find popular Thai street food such as Pad Thai, grilled skewers, mango with sticky rice, papaya salad, and others.

Another popular dish from Chiang Mai you must try is Khao Soi. It is a northern Thai noodle soup with chicken or beef, two kinds of yellow noodles complemented with a rich and spicy coconut curry. So yummy!

Going sightseeing is proven to help relieve stress and is also an effective method to disconnect from the reality of life. We experience life in various ways as we travel.

In Chiang Mai, you can go sightseeing at beautiful ancient temples such as Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Pra Singh, and others. Also, you can discover the small Hmong village known as Doi Pui Village, walk around Doi Inthanon, the national park with the highest peak in Thailand, and take a trip down the San Kamphaeng Road to shop for Thailand’s handicrafts, and many more places.

All the activities listed above can perhaps help you to relieve your stress and give you the best experience detox in Chiang Mai. Anyway, let's find a way to always enjoy our life to the fullest with Traveloka!