I am planning to visit Thailand next summer. I was thinking of going to either Bangkok or Chiang Mai. If you have been to both the places, would you tell me which one do you recommend and why?
2006-12-18 21:43:10 · 9 answers · asked by Kitty 2 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Thailand
I've been to both, and I would recommend Chiangmai.
Why?
1. Less traffic jams and noise pollution.
2. Cooler
3. The most wild parties during major festivals like Loy Krathong or Songkran.
4. Surrounded by nature. A short distance to nearby mountains, national parks.
5. Generally, not as hectic and stressful like Bangkok. There are a few major shopping malls in CM too.
You can see some of my travel photos in my recent November trip to CM in my blog: http://jexon.blogspot.com
2006-12-19 13:23:44 · answer #1 · answered by Jex 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been to both. I live in Pattaya. Bangkok has 13 million people and 20 million cars and trucks all trying to go to the same place at the same time. It makes an L.A. traffic jam look like a Sunday drive but it has some good points. There is much to see and do aside from the obvious. Chaing Mai is smaller and weatherwise tends to be cooler. Although the hottest months here are April / May, summer is still quite hot. It is a bit easier to get around Chaing Mai at times and costs are a bit lower too.
2006-12-18 21:48:19 · answer #2 · answered by Jim G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chiang Mai is like this place where you go see temples and elephants and all other kinds of old people things.
Bangkok is where there are temples and elephants too. The best part is there are many prostitutes there and bars. For approx USD 50 you can get a girl to follow you and do whatever you want with her. Be careful as many of the girls are actually boys who dress up as girls.
Bangkok is a little warmer too.
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2016-11-27 19:40:34 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Been to both, stay in Bangkok.
BKK is one of the most interesting cities in the world. The shopping is great, the food is fantastic, the people are the most friendly on the planet.
Word of caution, Tuk Tuks may seem to be a fun way to travel, very quick etc but if there is a prang you may be severely injured.
Use the Sky Train where ever possible.
Have fun !
2006-12-19 10:48:35 · answer #5 · answered by Cameron in OZ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chang Mai. I have lived here for a year and bangkok for a year. Bangkok lost it's Thai Charm 30 years ago.
2006-12-18 21:55:18 · answer #6 · answered by Nate H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Been to both, and where to go will depend on what you want to do.For shopping, Bangkok is tops. Other than that, if you want scenic places, cooler resort stay, Chiangmai will be the choice.
If you can, travel around, outside the Chiangmai city centre, for beautiful mountain resorts. Places you can really chill out and relax, at lower price than in Bangkok.
The atmosphere will be more pleasant in Chiangmai.
So if you like to relax, stay out of Bangkok.
2006-12-19 20:18:20 · answer #7 · answered by peanutz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been to both but I recommend Bangkok!
2006-12-18 21:50:30 · answer #8 · answered by Sami V 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chiang mai better for vacation
2006-12-19 10:12:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋