Photographs of Chiangmai (Part 1)

 

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Surrounded by colourful umbrellas

Chiangmai is the second largest city in Thailand behind the capital Bangkok. It is located in Northern Thailand among the beautiful rolling mountains near to Myanmar and Laos.

Chiangmai is famous for it's wooden carvings and handicrafts such as multi-coloured umbrellas, silverwares and gemstone jewelleries.

 
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A panaromic view of Chiangmai from Doi Suthep Chiangmai is a city among the rolling mountains of Northern Thailand
 
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Chiangmai is a major tourist attraction resulting in many hotels located here A misty morning covering the city
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In front of an umbrella factory Colourful handicrafts are locally made
 
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Umbrellas of all colours and sizes can be found here .....

 
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Beautifully craved silverware depicting the Thai culture and history

 
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Chiangmai is a shopping paradise at night with streets lined with stalls selling a variety of cheap and interesting goods

 

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