Attracted by its abundant resources and natural beauty, creative people have been settling in Chiang Mai since its founding more than 700 years ago. Talented local artisans once handcrafted everything from teak water pipes to palaces, ordinary household items to elaborate religious objects, homespun cotton to royal silks. Today, local and foreign designers work in synergy to create world-class products. No wonder Jennifer Dyson calls Chiang Mai the "Kyoto of Thailand."

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shops and restaurants recommended by Living Space.