Chiang Mai is ranked second city in Thailand with about 260 000 inhabitants, but is not comparable to the frenetic life of Bangkok.The atmosphere is much calmer and people take their time. The city is growing rapidly, in part because of tourism. The old Chiang Mai is located in a square of 1.5 km, with sometimes ancient architecture intact, including traditional wooden houses, and quiet gardens. The main attraction however, tourist temples, where you can see the monks scurrying to their daily routines.local crafts also a point of interest, it is made by the villages around Chiang Mai. Some tourists also find that Chiang May is a good place to learn (kitchen, massage) or physical and mental fitness (weight loss, workouts, meditation ...). Chiang Mai is much more airy than other cities in Thailand, with much less crowds.There are many places on modern shopping busy, but it's pretty easy to find quieter places. A day hike to the mountain Doi Suthepcan be a good idea. At the top, you can visit a sacred temple, and look at the scenery with his Ping River. The ascent of the mountain biking is also very popular.
Getting to Chiang Mai
Starting from Bangkok, one can go to Chiang Mai by train, bus, and plane, the latter being the most simple and not very expensive.
By air, it will take about 1 hour flight from Bangkok, tickets off period of influence is around 3,000 baht with Thai Airway.
By train from Hualamphong station, the ride takes 11-12 hours for express trains.
Bangkok bus from North Terminal, the trip is often done at night, and during 10-11 hours.
Accommodation in Chiang Mai
Cheap
Chiang Mai has a better supply of guesthouses (hostels) as Bangkok. Often quiet and with a friendly atmosphere, there are beds in a dormitory from 100 baht per night and private rooms with bathroom for 400 baht per night. Many guesthouses try to sell you trekking in the mountains in addition to the stay.
The least expensive guesthouses are located on the east side of the old Chiang Mai, in an area called Tha Pae Gate , which has also good restaurants and shops.
Average price
From 500 baht a night, you are of higher standard or smaller hotels guesthouses, with hot water, TV, air conditioning, and better service. These places often have a cafeteria or you can chat with tourists.
Dear
recent years, luxury accommodation emerged in Chiang Mai. This goes from hotels to 5-star resorts.
Discounted hotels in Chiang Mai
Nightlife in Chiang Mai
There are bars all over Thailand, and Chiang Mai are no exception. There are disco bars, karaoke bars, sports bars, go-go bars, and musical performances live everywhere.
The most popular areas are near the Tapea Gate, the road Kroh Act (also known as the "pink hotel" Chiang Mai), and Charoenrat road near the Ping river. It is there or become expatriates.
There is also an assortment of beer bars in the middle of the Night Bazaar, the Entertainment Complex located by the Pizza Hut on Chang Klan Road.
Entertainment in Chiang Mai
Ride elephants . Apart from performances including elephants, it is possible to walk on elephants in the forests.Local tourist agency can provide more details on these activities.
Rafting . With many rivers across the province, Chiang Mai offers the opportunity to go rafting on rafts made of bamboo or rubber. Some interesting routes include Mae Kok River, Mae Chaem and Mae Tuen, who all go through virgin forests and tribal villages. This kind of activity is organized by travel agents.
Cruise on the Ping River . The trip is narrated by a guide on the historic events of Chiang Mai. The boat passes through the market of Chiang Mai, and stops at important historical places, like Wat Gate, the old exchange and trade center of Chiang Mai. Following the boats size, receive between 15 and 50 passengers.
The departure is the port Sri Khong.
Bungee jumping . Amidst a natural environment in the mountainous area of Mae Rim, you can jump 50 meters above a lagoon. The facilities are safe, and manage the activity is involved in bungee jumping from its commercial emergence in New Zealand.
Bike rides . The mountainous terrain is well suited to climbing bike.
Golf . Chiang Mai is home to many golf courses, some surrounded by plateaus, valleys and forests.
Tennis, squash, etc . There are also a large number of tennis courts, and sports clubs in Chiang Mai, which will delight sports fans.
Attractions in Chiang Mai
Nature
Doi Ang Khang National Park
National Park Doi Inthanon
National Parks Doi Suthep & Doi Pui
Lake Doi Tao Hot Spring Hot Springs Fang Hot Source San Kamphaeng Cascades Falls Huai Kaeo Waterfall Mae KlangWaterfall Mae Sa Waterfall Mae Ya Tribal Villages Doi Ang Khang Doi Pui Mae Sa Meo Museums National Museum Chiang Mai Hilltribe Museum (tribes Museum) Shopping Night BazaarVillage Muang Kung Pottery Village Ban Thawai of wood CarvingVillage Ban Rai Phai weaving Ngam Toton Village Bo Sang Umbrella Village San Kamphaeng weaving Cotton and Silktemples (Wats) Wat Chedi Luang Wat Chet Yot (Wat Photharam) Wat Chiang Man Wat Ku Tao Wat Phra Singh Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Wat Phra That Si Chom Thong Wat Suan Dok Wat Tha Ton Wat U-Mong other Attractions Arboretum Chiang Mai Cruise on the river Kok river to Chiang Rai Gorges Ob Luang Farm Orchids and butterflies Cave Chiang Dao Zoo Chiang Mai Camps elephants Monument Khruba Siwichai Palace Bhubing Garden Queen Sirikit Botanical elephant Camp Taeng Dao royal Pagodas binoculars Wiang Kum Kam Wiang Tha KanTha Ton
Post a Comment