"New Year travel: What are the must-visit temples and cultural sites in Chiang Mai?"

🍀 "Chiang Mai, the rose of northern Thailand, with its gentle climate and charming ancient city walls, lets you indulge in the fragrance of history." 🍀 Visa and transportation: 1⃣ Thailand's visa-free policy makes it easy for Chinese tourists to travel with just a passport. 2⃣ Buy a Thai Happy Card in advance to enjoy unlimited data and easy communication. 🍀 Accommodation recommendations: Hotels in Chiang Mai are mainly concentrated in the Old City, Tha Phae Road, the north of the Old City, and near Chiang Mai University. 🍀 Must-see attractions: 1⃣ Wat Phra That Doi Suthep: One of the most sacred temples in northern Thailand, it enshrines the relics of the Buddha Shakyamuni and is a holy place for New Year blessings. 2⃣ Bhubing Palace: The summer palace of the Thai royal family, the garden is planted with various exotic flowers and plants. 3⃣ Chiang Mai Old City: You can experience traditional Thai culture and visit the main attractions in one day. 🍀 New Year special events: 1⃣ Chinatown celebrations: During the Lunar New Year, Chiang Mai's Chinatown holds events, including Chinese food and cultural performances, lion and dragon dances, and traditional theater. 2⃣ Flower Festival: On the first Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of February each year, Chiang Mai holds a 3-day flower festival, with flower parades and beauty contests. 🍀 Food and shopping: Chiang Mai has many night markets, the largest and most famous of which are the three major night markets: Chang Klan Road Night Market, Saturday Night Market, and Sunday Night Market. 🍀 Outdoor activity recommendations: 1⃣ Jungle zipline: Shuttle through the trees and glide through different jungles to experience the thrill of height differences and speed. 2⃣ Elephant riding: Bathe elephants at Maewang Elephant Park and experience close contact with elephants. 🍀 Cultural experience: 1⃣ Black and White Temple: The ultimate beauty of the Black and White Temple is one of the must-see places in Chiang Mai. 2⃣ SPA experience: Enjoy authentic Lanna Thai massage at Zira SPA. 🍀 Itinerary planning: A 7-day itinerary to consider: including visiting temples, elephant camps, jungle zipline, a day trip to Pai, the Black and White Temple, the Golden Triangle, enjoying a spa, and more.