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The "Gem" Of
The North
Chiang Mai is no longer
the quaint,
picturesque, town of a bygone era so often depicted in documentaries and
postcards. The temples are more numerous than any other place in the kingdom and
are a draw to some of the 2 million Thai visitors and 2 million international
tourists that visit the city every year for the numerous activities. Development in the area has mushroomed
and remote villages are now easily accessed and considered part of the growing
city. This is all, of course, great news for food addicts.
New restaurants are opening practically each, and every, day. Not only are
there more choices for dining in more locations in and around the city, but
competition is forcing restaurants to increase their quality which will assure their
success while visitors also are creating a demand for global cuisines to be added
to the array of casual northern Thai eateries. Upscale restaurants now are appearing
on scene as 4-star and 5-star hotels are often the first to offer such
quality while bringing with them world-class chefs with the best quality
imported ingredients and superb service.
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