THAILAND CHIANGMAI

CHIANGMAI

Chiangmai is a city built on the roots of a traditional heritage that dig deep into the soil of time.It’s a city with a beautiful cultural personality of its own. In addition; it’s been blessed with much majestic beauty in nature. The people themselves are an unforgettable part of Chiang Mai.

DOI SUTHEP & DO PUI NATIONAL PARK ( 16 KM , NORTHWEST OF CHIANG MAI)

Covering an area of 262 square kilometres, this luxuriant park is home to more than 300 bird species and nearly 2000 species of ferns and flowering plants. Some hiking trails in the park pass Hmong villages while others lead to a few small waterfalls where local people come for picnicking on weekends. Accommodations are available near the park headquarter. Here are interesting spots in the national park.

Located just 15 kms away from the city of Chiang a, Doi Suthep is not only the location of the Wat Phra That Doi Suthep but also the Royal’s winter residence, Phu Ping Palace. This Mountain is full of natural vegetation and wildlife especially birds.

PHUPING PALACE

This palace was built in 1962 and the compound is normally open to public when the King and /or the Queen are not there.It is located on the mountain, about 14-15kms from Chiangmai city.Visitors can take a trip to Doi Suthep, where there is a beautiful temple on the top of the mountain with a very long staircases and then visit Phuping Palace and Doi Pui, Phuping  Palace is a beautiful place full of flowers, a lot of trees and places to walk.

DOI INTHANON NATIONAL PARK

Encompasses the highest mountain in Thailand. Doi Inthanon, as well as several lesser summits. The doi (mountain) is largely a granite batholith intruding southerly extension of the Shan Hills range. It divides Nam Mae Ping River to the east and Nam Mae Chaem River to the west. Lower elevations in the easterly part are contained with several caves.

CHIANG MAI NIGHT SAFARI

Modeled after a similar attraction in Singapore, this expansive park is part of the Thai government’s huge multi million baht place to increase Chiang Mai’s attraction to tourists. The concept of the park is to provide visitors with a thrilling experience similar to being out in the wilderness at night.

MAE KOK RIVER

A 130 km long river , originating from Shah State in Burma and flows through Thaton ,a small picturesque town in north of Chiangmai Province. With long tail boat tours along the river, you can see/visit hill tribe villages and at ruammit, a Karen village, you can see the elephants at work and can also take a ride.

SANKAMPAENG HOT SPRINGS

An ideal spot for those craving for healthiness. The spring emitting water of high sulphuric content, is said to cure ailments and rejuvenate the body.The water with more than 100 centigrade of heat is researched into making the springs as a potential energy source. A trip to the springs is often added with trip to Sankampaeng Handicraft and Borsang Umbrella and Thai Handicraft Village.

CHIANG MAI ZOO

Established in 1974 by the Zoological Park Organiaton, is situated in an area of 531 rai of forest on the foothill of Doi Suthep.The Zoo is amid hilly terrain homing to various species of wild plants and flowers adorning the landscape of valleys, streams and waterfalls. It is only zoo in Northern Thailand where visitor can experience various species of animals in their natural habitat.

KHANTOLE DINNERS

Every night there are Khantoke Dinner Shows which is popular with Thai and overseas visitor alike. The meal is served on a wooden pedestral tray call” Khantoke” , and the dishes are all authentic northern Thai delicacies such as Gaeng Hang Lay, a gingery pork curry; the chili –tomato –minced pork dip called Naam Prik Ong and the crunchy pieces of pork scratching or Kaeb Moo, for dipping into the rich gravy.