Chiang Mai for foodies, shoppers and culture buffs

The stairway to Doi Suthep reminded the writer of the steps up Batu Caves. — Photos: TAN EE WAH

It seemed a good idea to visit Chiang Mai with my wife and daughter in August 2016, thanks to a travel promotion (flight and hotel).

Since it’s a self-tour, I turned to the Internet which of course proved to be a treasure trove of information. Checking up beforehand paid dividends at the airport. When we were ushered to limousines to the hotel, costing 300 Baht per person, I declined, as I knew that there were other limousines that charged only 150 Baht.