Hiking is a must-do in Chiang Mai.

The Inthanon Mountains on the west side of Chiang Mai are an extension of the Himalayas. The highest peak, Doi Pui, is 1,685 meters above sea level, and the temperature difference between the peak and the foot of the mountain is huge, making it a summer resort in Chiang Mai and even Thailand. From the road in front of Chiang Mai University, go up past the Chiang Mai Zoo, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, and Bhubing Palace, and then continue up the mountain. The top of Doi Pui can only be reached on foot, and it is more than 2 km from the parking lot. After walking a long section of flat gravel road, you have to climb a short dirt road. It hasn't rained heavily recently, so the road is relatively easy to walk. The road is very narrow, only wide enough for one person to pass. The ancient trees are dense, and I was the only one looking for the way, which was a little scary in the silence. The highest point on the top of the mountain is a wooden sign with Thai, English, and Chinese characters. You can go down the mountain from the other side of the trail, which is narrow and hidden, with wooden signs indicating the remaining distance at intervals. I walked carefully all the way, but there are small rest platforms that provide information about tree species, and there are always birds chirping. This is also an excellent bird-watching route. After walking through the entire Doi Pui National Park and taking a quick tour of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, I went down the mountain. Passing by Chiang Mai University, I ordered a salad and bread at a coffee shop by the lake, plus a cup of hot Americano, and ate to my heart's content. Chiang Mai is like this, half nature, half human.