Sightseeing & Tourism
The Southeast Asian nation of Thailand, once the medieval kingdom of Siam, has been called a golden land because of its natural beauty and tourist-friendly atmosphere. The northern mountain city of Chiang Mai is one of the most striking in the nation, boasting centuries of history and more than 300 Buddhist temples. Visitors can find delicious food, unique cultural arts and handicrafts, and a host of ecotourism options.
There are several resources conference attendees can use to enjoy the sightseeing and tourism offered in and around Chiang Mai.
Chiang Mai Lanna Holidays offers a number of tour packages that are based at The Empress Hotel, including elephant rides, temple tours and more. For information, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
In addition, tours with other conference participants will be organized as the conference nears. Please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) if you would like updates as details are confirmed.
Other tourism resources:
- Tourism Authority Thailand
- Tourism Authority Thailand: Chiang Mai
- Lonely Planet
- US Department of State