About the TEFL Location - Chiang Mai
The TEFL trainees of American TESOL Institute should choose the TESOL program of Chiang Mai if they are interested in the Buddhist culture, and traditions of Thailand. Chiang Mai is one of the oldest cities of Thailand and home to three hundred Buddhist temples. This city by the Ping River has been still able to preserve its ancient values, norms and customs. Although Chiang Mai is a modern and cosmopolitan city, it still has its strong medieval roots embedded into its everyday life. Chiang Mai over the years has also developed as the major tourist spot of Thailand. This hill station encompassed with lush green mountains and tropical forest is popular summer hide out for most visitors. Visitors interested in Buddhism should always come to Chiang Mai as this city is home to a number of temples. This city is also an ideal location to enjoy the authentic Thai festivals. As this city is very less influenced by the western culture, the traditional festivals are celebrated with great valor and pomp. Chiang Mai is also the place to taste authentic Thai food. There are numerous restaurants and stall by the road, around the city where the visitors can taste delectable Thai cuisine.

Attraction in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai has for its visitors a plethora of activities. There are also huge numbers of places to visit in this city including the numerous temples or wats. These temples were not just places of worship during the medieval era but everyday life revolved around them. Some of the most popular temples in Chiang Mai, which has made its place in the list of hottest destinations of this city, are given below.

• Wat Phra That Doi Suthep- this temple is located on the Doi Suthep hill and is the main identity of Chiang Mai. It is one of the most sacred sites in Thailand and Buddhists from all over the world come to visit this place.

• Wat Chedi Luang- it is a medieval temple known for its magnificent architecture.

• Wat Phra Singh- this temple is the most magnificent temple of Chiang Mai in terms of its architecture and the unique idol of Lord Buddha.

• Wat Suan Dok- it is located in the outskirts of the city and was built in the 14th century. It is famous for being the resting place of the Lanna rulers of Thailand.

Doi Suthep is the heart of Chiang Mai and a must visit of every tourists. Apart from the gorgeous temple, this mountain has one of the biggest nature parks having some of the greatest falls, wide range of flora and fauna. The natural beauty of the place combines with the religious site has made Doi Suthep the most popular tourist attraction of Chiang Mai.

The museums in Chiang Mai give its visitors an elaborate idea about the traditional Thai lifestyles, the traditions of the hilly tribes and information about the emperors of this region. Some of the most popular museums, worth a visit, are:

• Chiang Mai National Museum- this museum is under the royal patronage. It exhibits a wide plethora of items, which ranges from the pre historic settlement in this area up to the medieval era.

• Chiang Mai Tribal Museum- lifestyle of the hilly tribes residing in the villages of the mountains can be understood from the exhibits in this museum. The tribal artifacts and costumes of the hill tribes can be found in this museum.

• Museum of World Insects and Natural Wonders- this museum has an amazing collection of bugs.

Chiang Mai Zoo is one of the biggest zoos in Thailand having a wide range of animals and birds. It is a magnificent place with 200 acres of land having around four hundred different species of animals. The pandas are the star attractions of this zoo along with its aviary. The zoo arranges for the night safari similar to that of the Singapore zoo.

Nightlife
Chiang Mai has a happening nightlife but in comparison to some other parts of Thailand the standard in low. There are many clubs and beer bards across the city some of which are open till 3 a.m. Apart from discothèques and clubs, there are many coffee shops and restaurants where one can have a grand time. Karaokes are also quite popular nightlife activity of Chiang Mai.

Weather
As Chiang Mai is located on higher altitude the temperature of this city is much cooler than rest of the country. The winter months, which lasts from October to February has a average temperature of 20 degree Celsius a day. The hottest months are from March to May when the daytime temperature is about 30 degree Celsius. September months witness most of the rainfall.

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