How do I go from Vientiane to Chiang Mai?

1. How do I get from Chiang Mai to Vientiane?
2. Is Chiang Mai worth visiting?
3. How do I get to Chiang Mai?
4. Is Chiang Mai safe for tourists?
5. How close is Laos to Thailand?
6. How do I get from Chiang Mai to Huay Xai?
7. Is Chiang Mai expensive?
8. What is Chiang Mai known for?
9. Is Chiang Mai poor?

How do I get from Chiang Mai to Vientiane?

The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Vientiane is to bus via Udon Thani which takes 15h 45m and costs ฿550 - ฿1000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ฿1300 - ฿5500 and takes 6h 36m.

Is Chiang Mai worth visiting?

Yes - Chiang Mai is Worth Visiting if you get the chance!. Chiang Mai is an ancient city with a modern twist and all the amenities and activities you'd expect to find in any travel destination. And with good reason: Thailand's capital city is an amazing place to visit. ...

How do I get to Chiang Mai?

How to get to Chiang Mai from Bangkok

1. Train (11hrs - 15hrs) The easiest and simplest way is to go by train. ...
2. Bus (9hrs - 11hrs) ...
3. Flight (1hr - 2hrs) ...
4. Train + Bus (22hrs - 28hrs) ...
5. Bus (20 - 24 hrs) ...
6. Flight (2hrs) ...
7. Ferry+Train+Bus (26hrs - 32hrs) ...
8. Flight (1 hr 50 mins)

Is Chiang Mai safe for tourists?

Thailand is considered a safe travel destination and very few visitors feel uptight about their personal safety. ... Safety in Chiang Mai is good; it's a calm provincial town with few incidents of violence, theft or harassment. The tourist police do a good job of maintaining the safety in Chiang Mai.

How close is Laos to Thailand?

Distance from Laos to Thailand is 469 kilometers.

This air travel distance is equal to 291 miles. The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Laos and Thailand is 469 km= 291 miles.

How do I get from Chiang Mai to Huay Xai?

How to Cross the Chiang Khong – Huay Xai Border

1. STEP 1 – Exit Thailand. ...
2. STEP 2 – Cross the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge into Laos. ...
3. STEP 3 – Enter Laos on a Visa Exempt Stamp OR Visa on Arrival. ...
4. STEP 4 – Depart Laos. ...
5. STEP 5 – Cross the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge into Thailand.

Is Chiang Mai expensive?

Chiang Mai can be as a cheap or expensive as you want (like most of Thailand). But if you stick the local markets; avoid the fancy organic, health restaurants that have popped up; and stay in the old city, you can save money easily!

What is Chiang Mai known for?

Chiang Mai is most famous for its beautiful ancient temples, though there is much more to see and do. The striking mountainous landscape around the city provides a lot of wonderful natural attractions and is home to two tribal villages.

Is Chiang Mai poor?

Chiang Mai has the largest number of poor people at 54,887, and Mae Hong Son has some 22,783 people living in poverty. Samut Songkhram appears to be the richest province in the country, with only 903 people living in poverty.