TEFL Courses in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Chiang Mai, the capital of North Thailand and once the capital city of the Lan Na Kingdom founded in the 13th Century is one of the oldest dwellings in Thailand and is recognized as having an independent cultural personality it its own rite. Outside the city, Chiang Mai is surrounded by beautiful scenery of mountains, rivers, meadows, waterfalls, forests and valleys, stemming from the foothills of the Himalayas. Chiang Mai offers a different experience for TEFL International TEFL Courses in Thailand.

The architecture of Chiang Mai reflects Lan Na, Thai, Mon, Sri Lankan and Burmese influences. A city of great history, Chiang Mai is home to 300 temples, some of which date back over 500 years, from before the great Lan Na age of Chiang Mai and most are decorated with ornate woodcarvings. These include the magnificent Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, elevated 1300 Meters above the city and constructed in 1383, Wat Pra Singh, probably the cities most famous temple and constructed between 1385-1400 and Wat Chiang Mun, said to date from the founding year of the city (1292) and its oldest temple.  More recently, the city has been through a period of regeneration, while retaining its unique cultural identity.

The city itself covers an area of 200, 000 square meters and can be found 700 kilometers north of Bangkok. It is situated 300 meters above sea level, which accounts for its dry and cool climate.

However, Chiang Mai still retains a tropical climate experiencing monsoons, which arrive from India at the end of May (23 -32 ºC / 73 – 90 ºF) and remain until November (19-30ºC / 66-80. ºF) During this period, it often rains for a couple of hours in the afternoon. From November to May, cool air from China bring the dry season with milder weather and during this period temperatures range from (13-36ºC / 55-97ºF).

With a population of 170,000, Chiang Mai is Thailand’s second largest city after Bangkok.

Chiang Mai costs in USD

Chiang Mai is one of the most inexpensive places in Thailand. These are some sample costs:

• Hot meal 1.00
• Bottle of beer 1.20
• Bottle of water 0.20
• 20-minute motorbike taxi ride 0.50

Why Chiang Mai

• Chiang Mai has a striking mountain backdrop, over 300 temples and a quaint historical aura. It's also a modern, friendly, internationally - flavored city with much to offer the visitor
• Food, accommodation and shopping are all top quality and cheap, and the nights are relatively cool.
• Doi Suthep, topped by one of Thailand's holiest temple, rises behind the city, providing a dramatic backdrop and fine views of the city.