Chiang Mai is where Thailand's past meets the present, and where a country's past traditions meet its future aspirations. As well as bustling, modern areas such as the Chang Klan Road, where the D2hotel is located, at Chiang Mai's heart is the walled Old City where visitors will find numerous wats (temples) and the imposing structure of the Tapae Gate, which was originally constructed as part of the city's defences.