Directions & Maps
The capital of northern Thailand, Chiang Mai is in the heart of an area that was known as the Lanna Kingdom in the 13th century. (Lanna means “the land of a million rice fields.”) In those days, the boundaries of the kingdom stretched far into Burma and Laos. Today, this history has led to a blend of cultures that gives the north of Thailand its distinctive charm and unique traditions. The landscape is still covered with vividly green rice fields.
Chiang Mai is often fondly called the Rose of the North for its beauty and spirit. Meeting local people in the city’s handicraft centres and centuries-old temples, one finds it easy to feel their sense of sanuk – which means “fun” in Thai – as they welcome visitors with an attitude that is both warm and captivating.
Directions from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Travel time: 25 minutes
Distance: 20 kilometres/12.5 miles
Instructions
- Exit Chiang Mai International Airport and turn right
- Turn left at Mahidol Road, the first intersection
- Continue for another 2 kilometres (1.2 miles), then turn left onto Suthep Road
- Continue on Suthep Road until you reach Canal Road; turn right
- Continue for another 12 kilometres (7.2 miles) on Canal Road; the road makes a right turn
- When you reach Chotana-Fang Road; make a left turn
- About 7 kilometres (4 miles) down the road, turn left when you see the Resort's sign (on the left)
- Continue for about 2 kilometres (1.2 miles) until you see the Resort's signage again, then make a left turn onto the Resort's private road; the main driveway is on the right
Quick Reference
Time and distance to city centre
30 minutes by shuttle bus
Time and distance to shopping
- Chiang Mai Night Market: 30 minutes by shuttle bus
- Walking distance to delightful antique shops and art galleries
Time and distance to financial district
30 minutes by shuttle bus
