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Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai is a 700-year-old city caught between two worlds. Thai tradition and customs are still very much alive in this city and they happily co-exist with modern Thailand. In 1800, a moat and huge brick walls were built around the city to protect it from invasion, but they now protect the “old city” from any high-rise development. The city is most famous for having more than 300 Buddhist temples, and one of the most holy, “Wat Doi Suthep,” sits atop the mountain that overlooks the city. Chiang Mai is rife with festivals and is definitely the handicraft capital of Thailand with beautiful woodwork, jewelry and ceramics. The city also has a vibrant nightlife with many excellent restaurants and a lively music scene.

Chiang Mai Quick Facts

  • Chiang Mai is the second-largest city in Thailand.
  • Most handicrafts found anywhere in Thailand originate from this region.
  • Chiang Mai has more than 300 temples within the city walls. Some of these temples date back 700 years or more, and are still in use for daily Buddhist services.
  • Chiang Mai has accomplished the remarkable feat of developing into a modern city without becoming an expensive place to live.
  • The city is an excellent hub from which to see the entire Mekong region of Southeast Asia.

Phnom Penh

Cambodia's history is deeply rooted in the city of Phnom Penh. Amongst impressive displays of Khmer museum pieces and the glimmering Royal Palace, are stark reminders of Cambodia's recent troubles. Just outside of the city limits lies the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek with a stark memorial to the approximately 17,000 men, women and children who lost their lives at the hands of the Khmer Rouge in the late 1970s. The Tuol Sleng Museum with rows and rows of portraits is a testiment to the horrors of the regime and is a must for any visitor to Phnom Penh in order to truly grasp the magnitude of Pol Pot's regime. 

Phnom Penh Quick Facts

  • The city was founded in the 14th century and was made the Khmer capital after Angkor was abandoned.
  • It became the capital of The Kingdom of Cambodia in 1967.
  • Phnom Penh is home to the Foreign Correspondents' Club with views of the Tonle' Sap and Mekong Rivers and the National Museum and elegant eateries with colonial elegance.

Siem Reap

As Cambodia's true "boom town," Siem Reap has exploded with development in recent years as world travelers make their pilgrimages to one of the greatest wonders of the world, Angkor. With French-inspired shophouses and boulevards to wander, the city has managed to retain some charm despite the onslaught of new guesthouses and restaurants. Just outside of the city lies the spectacular temples of Angkor. Sprawling over 1200 square miles, the complex is home to over 70 distinct structures including the iconic Angkor Wat, the impressive jungle-ridden Ta Prohm, and the ever-seeing faces of Bayon. Built between the 9th and 13th centuries, the complex is the heart of the Khmer kingdom and continues to inspire visitors and locals alike.

Siem Reap Quick Facts

  • Siem Reap is Cambodia's fastest growing city yet still maintains its charm.
  • Angkor Wat is the world's largest religious building and is best seen at sunrise.
  • Nearby Tonle Sap Lake is home to the most important breeding ground for threatened waterbirds.