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hailand is well known as a popular beach destination,
but there is far more to the country than its famous
white coral sands. Include some time in the north of
the country and you will be rewarded with a richer
perception of the wonderful diversity of this fascinating
Buddhist kingdom.
The northern capital of Chiang Mai offers a much softer
urban environment to the mad hustle of Bangkok, retaining
a far more traditional personality and a cityscape still
dominated by a collection of over 30 temples as well as an
old quarter complete with ramparts and moats. No visit to
Chiang Mai would be complete without a stroll through its
famous night market. Continue to The Golden Triangle,
where the Ruak and Mekong Rivers converge as natural
borders to Laos and Myanmar, a serene and picturesque
region with lush green rice paddies and colourful hill tribes.
Four Seasons Resorts offer the perfect framework to
experience the very best of these regions before heading
to the island of Koh Samui for a beachfront finale!
The Golden Triangle
The perfect trio of Culture, Jungle and Beachside with
Four Seasons Resorts in Thailand
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ituated overlooking rice terraces in the Mae Rim
Valley, the Four Seasons ChiangMai is an extremely
luxurious retreat in a beautiful part of northern
Thailand. With vaulted ceilings and covered verandas, each
of the 98 spacious pavilions and luxury villas in Chiang Mai
features polished teak floors, rich Thai cotton decorations
and beautiful Siamese artwork, all under cooling overhead
fans. Technology includes a satellite television, DVD player
and wireless Internet access. The ideal place to take in the
region’s cultural delights before heading north toChiang Rai.
Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai