nestled among high mountains in the north of Thailand,

坐落在泰國北部的高山之中。

around 700 kilometers north of Bangkok.

曼谷以北約700公里處。

It is the largest and most culturally significant city in northern Thailand.

它是泰國北部最大和最具文化意義的城市。

There are hundreds of Buddhist temples in Chiang Mai,

清邁有數百座佛寺。

and the city is regarded with reverence by many Thais,

而這座城市被許多泰國人視為崇敬的地方。

because of its spiritual heritage and retention of many of its traditions.

因為其精神遺產和保留了許多傳統。

To the untrained eye, it is a modern city with all the trimmings

在外人眼裡，這是一個現代化的城市，擁有所有的修飾。

and the frantic pace of a major Asian center for trade,

以及亞洲主要貿易中心的瘋狂步伐。

but there is a gentler, more spiritual soul to this city.

但這個城市有一個更溫柔、更有靈性的靈魂。

The nightlife is quieter than other Thai cities,

夜生活比其他泰國城市更安靜。

although there are plenty of places to eat and drink,

雖然有很多地方可以吃喝。

and there are bargains to be found everywhere.

而且到處都能找到便宜貨。

Be sure to visit the fresh food markets,

一定要去生鮮市場看看。

where you'll find food of all kinds, many you will have never seen before,

在這裡，你會發現各種食物，很多是你從未見過的。

and some you will not recognise as food.

還有一些你不認識的食物。

At the night markets, you can pick up a great bargain and delicious food,

在夜市上，你可以買到物美價廉的商品和美味的食物。

as well as experience Thai culture.

以及體驗泰國文化。

High in the hills is the famous Doi Suthep Temple, which overlooks the sprawling city.

在高高的山上有著名的多依蘇特普寺，它可以俯瞰這個龐大的城市。

The site is one of the most important Buddhist temples in the country,

遺址是全國最重要的佛教寺廟之一。

and exudes a powerful and moving spirit, and offers incredible views of Chiang Mai below.

並散發著強大的力量和動人的精神，並且可以看到清邁下面不可思議的景色。

The elephant hospital in the hills of Chiang Mai treats sick and injured elephants

清邁山上的大象醫院治療生病和受傷的大象。

that were once used as beasts of burden.

曾被用作馱獸的。

The animals are now treated with love and respect.

現在，動物們受到了愛護和尊重。

Chiang Mai is a wonderfully friendly city,

清邁是一個美好友好的城市。

full of contradictions, surprises, and culture,

充滿了矛盾、驚喜和文化。

where modern Thailand embraces ancient traditions

古代泰國

to create a unique experience you'll never forget.

創造一個獨特的經驗，你'將永遠不會忘記。