Thailand

Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai rewards families who slow down: the 14th-century Wat Phra Singh in the Old City, Doi Suthep's golden temple above the treeline, and a visit to the Elephant Nature Park sanctuary all deliver experiences that feel nothing like a theme park. Coconut Shell in the Old City, serving authentic Northern Thai food in a teak-wood setting, is the kind of neighborhood restaurant families return to on the last night before flying home. FamiVentura's Chiang Mai guides cover the city's temples, ethical wildlife encounters, food, and day trips into the surrounding hills.