Chiang Mai Travel Guide Visa+Transportation+Accommodation+Precautions

Chiang Mai, Thailand is different from any small town. Chiang Mai is not only fresh and indifferent, but also colorful. Chiang Mai is not only a Buddhist petty bourgeoisie, but also full of enthusiasm. Go to Chiang Mai once, and you will love it. What should I know before going to Chiang Mai? Come and have a look with Bian Xiao.

Thailand's latest visa-on-arrival strategy, Weibo, the official of Thailand National Tourism Administration, announced that the visa-free policy on arrival, which was originally scheduled to expire at 65438+ 10/3, will be confirmed to be extended to April 30th, 20 19. The visa on arrival requires a round-trip air ticket within 15 days, so those who plan to travel in Thailand for more than 15 days still need to apply for an ordinary visa.

Domestic airport articles

Landing visa of Nanchang Changbei International Airport requires that each person must provide 10000 baht or 2000 RMB in cash, but the Thai side does spot check and may not find it. However, Nanchang Airport has to check the cash besides the return ticket, and there is no ATM in T 1 Terminal. The nearest airport is T2, and the distance is 1 km. In desperation, we can only exchange Thai baht with vendors outside. ?

The security check is very strict. I have to recheck all three pieces of hand luggage and take out all the batteries, toiletries and cosmetics. This is the strictest airport I have ever been to. ?

Chiang Mai Airport

I finally took off from Nanchang and felt much more relaxed when I arrived in Chiang Mai. Landing visa has handled the small window on the left side of the entrance, and can only enter the country after getting it to landing visa. It took me less than five minutes to hand it in.

Processing time of arrival visa

Because this flight flies directly to Chiang Mai, it is not as crowded as Bangkok's big cities, so it is not as scary as four hours on the Internet.

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Application form for visa on arrival (also available on the official blog of Tourism Thailand, bilingual, it is recommended to print in advance), entry card (issued on the plane), 1 two-inch color photo with white background, return ticket order (

Thailand airport didn't look at me), 10000 baht or 2000 RMB in cash (also didn't spot check me).

About currency exchange By the way, here is the issue of currency exchange. Thai baht is a small currency. As far as I know, only China Bank, China Construction Bank and China Industrial and Commercial Bank can make an appointment for exchange. I chose the nearest CCB, and the real-time exchange rate is 4.74. The exchange rate given to me by CCB is 4.5! ! !

Chiang Mai Street 4.6! ! ! You can imagine how many pits there are ~ so you can take some RMB or US dollars and exchange them in Chiang Mai.

Signing the bill is very fast, and it can be done in about 10 minutes. After getting our passports, we began to queue up for entry. There are not many people in the morning, and the admission is only 5 minutes. It was the first time to enter the country with a visa of no more than 20 minutes. There is another sentence here, which is said by the raiders.

You don't have to worry about tipping when you enter Thailand, because now every port of entry will be marked "No tipping" and the workflow will be standardized.

After successfully entering the country to pick up the luggage, we called a Grab (Thailand taxi APP, similar to domestic Didi) and went straight to the hotel. We booked the Jin Beier Hotel at the south gate of the ancient city of Chiang Mai.

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Chiang Mai), the average price is more than 200 yuan, including breakfast. Although it is not in the ancient city, it is very convenient to walk to it. And it is near the Saturday night market, and there is a big market at the door. Fresh fruits, mangoes and glutinous rice are all very cheap.

On two-lane traffic

There are only two cars in Chiang Mai and few in Bangkok. The two cars in Chiang Mai can accommodate many people, and the prices are not uniform, ranging from 20 baht to 100 baht, depending on the distance.

Take a taxi

Grab suggested taking a taxi in Thailand. You can use it by registering with your mobile phone number, or you can use Alipay. It is convenient for Alipay to deduct money directly. Playing Grab in Chiang Mai is cost-effective. I went to the suburbs of Chiang Mai many times on this trip. I can take a taxi. This is not recommended in Bangkok. It will be cheaper to take a taxi by yourself.

motorcycle

Motorcycles are the favorite means of transportation for many free travellers. It is also convenient to rent a motorcycle when traveling in Chiang Mai. The cost of renting a motorcycle is about 50 yuan RMB per day. However, it should be noted that the main roads in Chiang Mai are full of traffic. At night, motorcycles on the street are very fast, and you have to bring your domestic driver's license, because there are often traffic police inspections near the ancient city of Chiang Mai, and you will be fined if you don't have a driver's license or wear a helmet. I remember being fined the year before last (I also talked about the price of a student at that time) ...

About accommodation in Chiang Mai area

BPChiangmaiCityHotel

The first hotel is called BP Hotel in Chiang Mai.

The hotel is located in the ancient city of Chiang Mai, less than 10 minutes by taxi from the airport. The appearance and lobby of the hotel are very classy and generous, and the whole hotel decoration is retro style. It looks a little old when you walk in. There is an elevator, a corridor, a room and a retro TV. The front desk enthusiastically sent me in and helped me turn on the TV with my luggage. Good service and enthusiasm.

Address: 154 Ratmankharoad, Amphurmuang, Old Town, PhraSing, Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand.

Transportation: Take two buses from the airport, 100 baht.

Price: around 200 yuan.

Lianhua hotel

The second hotel is Lotus Hotel.

Hotel, the hotel is not in the ancient city of Chiang Mai, not far from the northwest corner of the ancient city. It is convenient for the front desk staff to speak Chinese. The hotel room is still very big, because it is an old hotel, and the decoration will feel a little old.

Address: 23HuayKaewRd. Chiang mai, A.Muang, 50200.

Notes on Chiang Mai Tourism 1: Please respect the Buddha statues and various facilities in the temple. Don't point your finger at the Buddha, and don't point your foot at the Buddha. When sitting on the floor in a temple, it is recommended to sit in a "mermaid" posture with the soles of your feet facing the door. When praying and calling monks, you should lower your head, put your hands together and point your middle finger up.

Between the eyebrows

2: Thailand

Alcohol and tobacco are strictly controlled. You can't buy alcohol and tobacco under 7-1/or supermarkets and stores, and under 2 1. At 7- 1 1, cigarettes are not placed in public places, and can only be opened for sale when requested by guests; Even if adults buy alcohol, it must be within a specific time period (11:00-14: 00, 17:00-24:00). On election day and some major Buddhist festivals, the sale of alcohol will be restricted.

There are many one-way streets inside and outside the ancient city of Chiang Mai. Please pay attention when driving on the road. Google Maps has identified a one-way direction for your reference. Traffic in Thailand is on the left; Although comity

But the speed is fast, please obey the traffic laws and pay attention to safety on the road. Riding a motorcycle without a helmet is fined 200 baht, which is higher without a driver's license. Please wear your helmet and obey the rules to ensure the safety of yourself and others.

You must wear trousers or long skirts and take off your shoes when entering the temple. Don't step on the threshold, don't climb the courtyard wall or stupa. Thais don't like making noise. Please keep quiet in public places and hotel rooms.

Most Thais speak softly and slowly, especially in public. Therefore, please don't chat loudly in public places and make noise, so as not to affect people around you. Quiet travel is also more suitable for Thailand.

A mild and comfortable living atmosphere.