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Shopping in Chiang Mai |
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Bangkok is the administrative capital and the largest city of South East Asian nation Thailand. For its wonderful geographical location, historic and religious monuments, Bangkok is one of most important tourist destination of the country. Large number of international tourists visit Bangkok every year because the city has got so much to offer to people. However tourists attractions in Bangkok are not at all confined within the limit of scenic beauty and monuments. Bangkok is the largest financial district in South east Asia and also one of the most popular venues for shopping.
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Flashy, ultramodern shopping malls, that are scattered allover the city houses large variety of goods and gift items and as a result are the most crowded spots. Shopping in Bangkok is one of the most wonderful experiences that people just couldn't afford to miss. However the other cities and regions in Thailand have also got importance as shopping centers. Chiang Mai is one of the regions in the country which is referred as a shopping paradise. Large number of people that visit Thailand go for shopping in Chiang Mai. The experience of shopping in Chiang Mai is wonderful not only because you would get to buy some fine gift items but also because you would get an idea about the arts, culture and tradition of the people of Thailand.
Various types of items are available in the shopping areas of Chiang Mai and are available at low price compared to that in other parts of the country. However you need to do a good bargaining for getting things is genuine price. While shopping in Chiang Mai you would come across some shops that are doing great business for many years. The possibility of getting items at best price is maximum here. Chiang Mai is one of the largest handicrafts center not only in Thailand but in entire Asia. The wide variety of fantastic handicraft items would surely make you confused about buying them. You would also find fine quality silk, silver items, clothings, ceramic items, antique pieces, neilloware, rattan and laquer items.
The best place to go for shopping in Chiang Mai is the Night Bazzar. The Night Bazaar is held every evening at Chang Klan Road and it covers several blocks. You would get a chance to buy some fantastic Northern Thai handicraft items. The colorful umbrellas made by the people of Borsang Village are also beautiful gift items that you can buy for your loved ones. Save some time to visit the Ban Tawai handicrafts village which is situated at a distance of 20 kilometers in the South of Chiang Mai. Ban Tawai Handicrafts Village houses the largest handicraft and antique emporium of Thailand and is a place you must visit while shopping in Chiang Mai. The fantastic art work on pieces of woods would certainly make you spell bound.
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