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Surrounded by mist-shrouded mountains topped with golden stupas, Chiang Mai combines elements of classic and contemporary Thai culture. Night markets dazzle with their bright lights and rich aromas, while hundreds of incense-shrouded Buddhist temples provide pockets of sanctity amongst the bustle of northern Thailand’s largest metropolis. Plus, you don’t have to travel far to experience the lush greenery of the mountains, where ancient Thai communities live deep within the jungle.

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