Night view from our hotel of the Night Bizaar Markets in the streets of Chiang Mai.

The famous Night Bizaar Markets at Chiang Mai.

One of the many, many fantastic outdoor restaurants we frequented at the Night Bizaar at Chiang Mai.
The traditional Thai food here was just so unbelievably good.

Night Bizaar Markets at Chiang Mai.

Vachiratharn Waterfall in the Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai.

One of the huts at the Karen Village, Doi Inthanon National Park,
Chiang Mai.

One of the huts at the Karen Village, Doi Inthanon National Park,
Chiang Mai.

These blankets at the Karen Village are all beautifully hand made by the Karen Village people,
Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai.

I couldn't resist and bought a large red aztec design blanket - so now I have my very own Karen Blanket.

The King Inthanon Memorial Shrine.
Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai.

Gardens at The King Inthanon Memorial Shrine.
Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai.

We stopped at one of the village markets in Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai.

We stopped at one of the village markets in Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai.

The Reclining Buddha, Chiang Mai. I finally got to see one!

Hotel lobby where we stayed at The Royal Princess Hotel, Chiang Mai.

Jenny and I were very impressed with this hotel. A very welcoming hotel lobby and brilliant location, right on the Night Bizaar road and close to the old city of Chiang Mai. Everything is very close and walkable. Comfortable rooms, fantastic buffet breakfast and nice pool and so reasonably priced. We loved the staff here.

Chiang Mai is a lovely city, much calmer and more laid back than Phuket and Bangkok but with plenty to see and do.
I would definitely go back and stay in this hotel again.

On our way to Chiang Mai Airport to catch our flight to Phuket.

Chiang Mai Airport.