(单词翻译:单击)
Chiang Mai lies on the Ping River, nestled among high mountains in the north of Thailand,
清迈背靠泰国北部最高的山脉，坐落于平河流域，
around 700 kilometers north of Bangkok.
距离曼谷北部约700公里。
It is the largest and most culturally significant city in northern Thailand.
它是泰国北部最大、最具文化气息的城市。
There are hundreds of Buddhist temples in Chiang Mai,
清迈拥有数百座佛教寺庙，
and the city is regarded with reverence by many Thais, because of its spiritual heritage and retention of many of its traditions.
因其精神遗产和众多传统的延续而受到许多泰国人的敬仰。
To the untrained eye, it is a modern city with all the trimmings and the frantic pace of a major Asian center for trade,
对于未曾到访过清迈的游客而言，这里是一个现代化的城市，装饰精美、节奏超快的亚洲贸易中心，
but there is a gentler, more spiritual soul to this city.
但事实上，这里是一个更加温和、更洗涤心灵的城市。
The nightlife is quieter than other Thai cities,
这里的夜生活相比其它城市更显宁静，
although there are plenty of places to eat and drink, and there are bargains to be found everywhere.
虽然这里也有很多吃吃喝喝的地方，遍地都可找到便宜商品。
Be sure to visit the fresh food markets, where you'll find food of all kinds,
一定要去生鲜市场逛一逛，在那里您会见到各种各样的食品，
many you will have never seen before, and some you will not recognise as food.
还会有许多您之前未曾见过的，有些稀奇古怪的甚至都难以辨别是否是食品。
At the night markets, you can pick up a great bargain and delicious food, as well as experience Thai culture.
在夜市上，您不但可以买到便宜货和美食，而且还可以顺带着体验一番泰国文化。
High in the hills is the famous Doi Suthep Temple, which overlooks the sprawling city.
登临闻名遐迩的素贴寺可将清迈市全景尽收眼底。
The site is one of the most important Buddhist temples in the country,
这里是泰国最重要的佛教寺庙圣地之一，
and exudes a powerful and moving spirit, and offers incredible views of Chiang Mai below.
散发着一种强大而动人的精神力量，在此可俯瞰清迈的壮丽景色。
The elephant hospital in the hills of Chiang Mai treats sick and injured elephants that were once used as beasts of burden.
山间的大象医院是专门救治生病或受伤的大象的。
The animals are now treated with love and respect.
现如今，大象也成了深受人们爱戴的动物。
Chiang Mai is a wonderfully friendly city, full of contradictions, surprises, and culture,
清迈是一个极其友好的城市，对比鲜明，充满了惊喜与文化熏陶，
where modern Thailand embraces ancient traditions to create a unique experience you'll never forget.
现代化的泰国与传统文化交相辉映，定会为您留下终生难忘的体验。
