Chiang Mai, with its long tree-lined boulevards, is a fascinating tourist destination in the northern part of Thailand. The city presents an attractive alternative to the Thai capital of Bangkok as the country’s cultural capital. It is a must-see place for nature lovers. In fact, many tourists visit the city every year.

There are quite a few things to do and see in Chiang Mai and you would do well to plan ahead. Several resorts offer you different options to enjoy your vacation in the mountains. Here’s a quick look:

Yoga Facilities: Some of the resorts in Chiang Mai offer yoga facilities. You will be able to learn new relaxing yoga poses under the guidance of trained yoga instructors. They will help you learn yoga techniques the right way. You will learn how to inhale and exhale during your practice, as you move from one pose to the next within the same asana. You will practice yoga twice a day, and by the time your vacation is over, you will have learned some of the best yoga poses to last a lifetime.

Spa Treatment: There are many notable spas in and around the city. Opting for one will help you take advantage of their exclusive spa offers. The resorts help a person to feel completely relaxed and recharged after the retreat. Many spas also offer detox programs as an added feature or within their spa treatments (a bit more on that below). The healthy and balanced meals provided at these resorts also help you kick-start your health and wellness journey.

Detox Services – If you plan to adopt a healthier lifestyle, the resorts in Chiang Mai provide the perfect opportunity to get started. The resorts offer various detox programs. The programs include a variety of services that help eliminate toxins from your body and help you feel better. It also promotes weight loss in addition to alleviating the symptoms of various health problems that may be slowly onset due to the buildup of toxins in the system. The calm surroundings and the relaxed pace of things at the resort will help you relax and de-stress mentally and physically.

Tourism: In addition to these wellness programs, Chiang Mai’s resorts offer various tourist activities. You can use a taxi ride or a scooter ride to explore the extraordinary sights of this city. A short bike or scooter ride also takes you into a dense tropical forest dotted with waterfalls. Resorts offer day trips and longer hikes to these areas so you can enjoy the beauty of the countryside at your leisure. A visit to the Elephant Nature Park, an elephant conservation project, is a must for any traveler.

Restaurants: The city has numerous places to dine for those seeking authentic and delicious Thai food. Also, you can try to cook Thai food. You can also try traditional Khantoke food, which was originally an elaborate celebratory dinner or lunch.

If you are in Thailand or planning a trip to the country and want to enjoy its calm and serene surroundings and beautiful scenery rather than the traffic congested urban sprawl, then Chiang Mai is the place for you. All you need to do is book a resort for yourself and enjoy your vacation in this beautiful Thai city.