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Chiang Mai for Friends: Complete Travel Guide

A group trip to Chiang Mai promises spectacular city and ancient temples, great food, and stories friends retell for decades.

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Chiang Mai is the largest city in northern Thailand, the capital of Chiang Mai province and the second-largest city in Thailand by urban population. It is 700 km (435 mi) north of Bangkok in a mountainous region called the Thai highlands, and has a population of approximately 127,000 within the city municipality and an urban population of about 1.2 million as of 2023. A group trip to Chiang Mai with friends is guaranteed to generate stories you will be telling for years. The legendary city and electric ancient temples scene are perfect for group outings, while shared apartments and multi-room accommodation keep costs manageable for everyone. Group activity bookings frequently come with discounts, and organizing adventures together adds exciting structure to your trip. Check Booking.com for apartments and group-friendly accommodation.

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