I had planned to stay longer in Chiang Mai, but I found it a bit disappointing: the city itself is not that interesting, but is more of a centre for outdoor sports - mountain biking, zip lining, white water rafting, elephant rides - none of which I was very interested in. So I decided to go on to Chiang Dao, halfway between Chiang Mai and my next planned destination, Chiang Rai. Chiang Dao is a small town known as a place for relaxation and spas, so I couldn't stay in my usual hostel-style accommodation: the choice is limited to bungalows in resort complexes, albeit very cheap ones. This is off-season, but nevertheless I was surprised to find I was the only guest in my resort - with the grounds, a restaurant, spa, swimming pool, library and
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