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Chiang Mai sits squarely on the northern edge of Thailand, where old temples rise beside modern cafes and markets hum with human energy from early morning until long after sunset. The city is a living collage of history and daily life, with a pace that invites exploration rather than rush. My own first trip there was a blend of map-obsessed planning and serendipitous detours, a pattern that has remained true through many visits. If you’re in the thick of deciding how to arr