Chiang Mai is also known as the gateway to the region of Northern Thailand. It has an estimated population of 170,000 and is the 5th largest city in Thailand. Chiang Mai is a paradise of tourists and weary travelers. The landscape here is mostly mountainous while the countryside has lush surroundings. Also known as the Rose of the North, Chiang Mai has a lot of natural beauty in the form of mighty mountains, young waterfalls and gurgling brooks. As for the adventure seeker, there are different types of tours that include elephant rides, white water rafting, biking, trekking etc.
Real estate investment in Chiang Mai has increased in the recent years as more and more people are leaving the modern amenities of Bangkok to find peace in the simple and natural ways of Chiang Mai. A 200 sq m property for sale in Chiang Mai will cost approx. ß1,500,000 or €33,955.