Showing posts with label Chiang Mai. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chiang Mai. Show all posts

Friday, August 26, 2016

Doi Inthanon National Park Chiang Mai

Part of the Himalayan mountain range, Doi Inthanon is Thailand’s tallest peak at 2,565 metres above the sea level. Doi Inthanon National Park covers an area of 482.4 square kilometers in three districts of Chiang Mai province. Cool climate lovers should visit the park during December to February, which is winter and you also get a chance to see the blossom of Siamese sakura flowers all over the area.

Here are some attractions in Doi Inthanon National Park :
●       Namtok Mae Ya is one of the most beautiful cascades in Chiang Mai. Water flows from a 280-metre steep cliff onto different rock formations in a lower basin, creating a beautiful scene.
●       Namtok Mae Klang is a 100-metre one-level waterfall located 8 kilometres from Highway No. 1009 junction and turn left onto an asphalt road for 500 metres.
●       Namtok Wachirathan is a large waterfall Namtok Siriphum is a splendid waterfall that falls from a steep cliff in two lines and can be seen en route to Doi Inthanon.  The attractive waterfall is located at Km. 31 of Highway No. 1009, take a right turn for 2 kilometres and is approachable only on foot from the base of the waterfall.

Natural Study trek on Doi Inthanon
●       Kiu Mae Pan starts from Km. 42.  This short trail, winding through pristine forest for about 2.5 kilometres, a 3-hour walk, allows the hiker to experience the natural beauty of the forest at first hand. The Rhododendrons, commonly found in the Himalayas, are found along the trail and they are in full bloom during December-February.
●       There are more nature trails on Doi Inthanon, each providing different views of the diversity of plants, reforestation, the importance of tributaries, the origin of caves, hilltribe agriculture, and bird watching. Walking trails range from 1 to 8 kilometres.  Each trip needs approval from the Chief of the National Park and a trekking leader is needed. The service is obtained at the Park Office at Km. 31.

Birdwatching on Doi Inthanon
●       Inthanon Bird Watching Information Centre (Uncle Daeng’s Shop) is located at Km. 31.  This is a bird information exchange centre among bird watchers, nature students and the general public.  The information details the habitat and food of birds and animals living on Doi Inthanon. The aim is to pass on this knowledge to the next generation. It also provides the Doi Inthanon Bird watching Diary, bird sketches by various bird watching experts, bird watching trails, bird pictures, and slides.
Doi Inthanon natural park Chiang Mai

Contact: Tel: 0 5335 5728, 0 5326 8550; in Bangkok, call 0 2562 0760, or www.dnp.go.th

Thursday, August 25, 2016

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Chiang Mai

Perhaps the most famous and important temple in Chiang Mai every visitor must pay a visit. On top of Doi Suthep Hill, at 3,520 feet above sea level, finds the revered golden Phra That (chedi) of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep rises against the sunlight. The temple was built in 1383 to enshrine Buddha’s relics. You can actually drive uphill to the higher platform but a lot of  devout Buddhists choose to pilgrim by walking 290 steps up to the hilltop. After praying the Phra That for good lucks, don not forget to proceed to the terrace to soak up panoramic views of Chiang Mai town and surrounding countrysides.


Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Chiang Mai


Resource : http://www.tourismthailand.org/

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Chiang Mai Zoo

 Over 200 types of Asian and African mammals can be found in this striking landscape, here at Chiang Mai Zoo. This family-must-visit attraction can be found at Doi Suthep foothills, just next to the beautiful Huay Kaew Arboretum. Say hello to the China Panda Family Ambassador to Thailand, Linping, Lin Hui, and Chuang Chaung at the Panda House. Follow by immersing yourself in Asia’s longest 133-meter underwater tunnel at the newly aquarium where you will discover rare sea and river fish from northern regions including Khong River Basin, Amazon River Basin, the mangrove. Don’t miss, Nakhon Ping Bird Aviary, the spacious walk-in aviary named the largest one of Thailand where you will explore vast array of more than 132 local and international bird species with the scenic view of waterfall. Don’t have the whole day to spend here? The zoo offers tram service for sightseeing trip with informative live guide about the zoo and its highlights. Or traverse the zoo with the bird’s eye view on the mono rail which stops in the 4 highlight attractions. Enjoy family meal time with open-air deck seating restaurant right by the stunning waterfall.

Chiang Mai Zoo

Resource : http://www.tourismthailand.org/


Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Wat Chedi Jed Yord Chiang Mai

Officially named Wat Photaram MahaWihan, Wat Chedi Jed Yord (a temple with seven pinnacles) is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Chiang Mai, believed to be built in circa 1455. The temple is best known for a cluster of seven stupas: the main stupa was influenced by Buddha Gaya Stuapa in India, surrounded by six smaller stupas. The main stupa also contains ashes of Tilokkarat, a king of Mengrai Dynasty who built this temple.
rdGetting there: Wat Chedi Jed Yord is located on the Super Highway (Chiang Mai-Lampang), 4 kilometres from Chiang Mai town.
Wat Chedi Jed Yord Chiang Mai

Resource : http://www.tourismthailand.org/


Monday, August 22, 2016

Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara

“Luang” means “large” in northern dialect, and as the name suggests, Wat Chedi Luang temple is home to Chiang Mai’s largest Buddhist chedi built featuring 98 meters tall and 54 meters in diameter. The construction of the orginal chedi was completed in 1481 during the reign of King Mengrai. But the current Chedi Luang is an restoration according to the deconstruction of the chedi in  1545 due to an earthquake. The ordination hall located in the front is also an example of beautiful Lanna architecture with its serpents are probably one of the most remembered elements. 
Opening hours: Daily 8.00 am - 5.00 pm

Resource : http://www.tourismthailand.org/


Sunday, August 21, 2016

Chiang Mai Night Safari

Located as part of Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, Chiang Mai Night Safari is spread over 819 rai or 328 acres of Tambon Mae Hia and Tambon Suthep. Traverse the exciting Thailand’s first night safari in the 50-seat open air tram to meet elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, Asiatic black bears, tigers, hyenas, crocodiles, and many more. Many activities are lined up, especially if you are ready to have a direct contact with the animals, including bathing elephants, feeding hippopotamus and rhino horn.  Enjoy the Night Safari in 3 different zones, North Zone is a 25-minute trip with the carnivorous animal (Tram with English guide depart at 20.30 and 10.10), South Zone is a 30-minute trip with the animal from African savanna (Tram with English guide depart at 19.25 and 21.30), and Walking Zone which is a walking trail wrapping around Swan Lake for 1.2 kilometers.
It is very easy to get there by going along Huai Kaew Road and turn left into Highway no. 121 towards Amphoe Hang Dong for about 10 kilometres then turn right and continue for other 2 kilometres.
Open daily from 11:00 am. - 10:00 pm.

Resource : http://www.tourismthailand.org/ 



Saturday, August 20, 2016

Doi Suthep-Pui National Park Chiang Mai

A national park in Chiang Mai which covers a 262-square-meter verdant forest and mountain ranges in three districts of Chiang Mai. Attractions in this national park include Huai Kaew Waterfall and Kru Ba Sri Wichai monument tribute to a Buddhist monk who successfully initiated the construction of a road to the peak of Doi Suthep, which was completed in 1935.. Among the major hills: Doi Suthep, Doi Buak Ha, and Doi Pui, Doi Suthep is perhaps the best known as its peak is the location of a sacred Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and the golden pagoda that shrines against the sun.
Contact: Tel: 0 5329 5117-8, 0 5321 0244

Resource : http://www.tourismthailand.org/



Friday, August 19, 2016

KAD Suan Kaeo Art and Cultural Centre Chiang Mai

 KAD Suan Kaew Performing Arts Center is purposefully founded to be the center of arts & culture presentation, and performing arts knowledge dissemination. The center consists of Performing Arts & Classical Music School which has been teaching performing arts more than 10 years. The institute provides a holistic knowledge in this field, such as how to design techniques, light, sound, scenes – both on and off the stage, including arts in making a stage play. The school has continuously improved its intensive curriculum to meet the demand of the society nowadays. The course aims to stimulate all learners to have self-confidence, dare to act out, and learn how to socialize by using performing arts as the key. (Anyone interested in this field, please visit www.kad-performingarts.com for more information.) 

Apart from Performing Arts & Classical Music School, inside also has a library, an art gallery, a musical band, a drama troupe, and KAD theater, which was designed with the latest in equipment and facilities. Therefore, the shows are beautifully and impressively performed. There are both Thai and international dramas staged here.


If anyone feels interested in visiting KAD Suan Kaew Performing Arts Center, this attraction is located in KAD Suan Kaew Shopping Centre, the grand department store in the heart of Chiang Mai city, where Lanna culture and modern advanced technology are perfectly blended. The center impresses the customers with high-class service together with Lanna atmosphere. It holds its motto “We don’t want to compete in making sales, but we compete with others in service for the highest benefits of Chiang Mai citizens and visitors.”


This department store is located on 21, Huay Kaew Road, Tambon Sutep, Amphoe Muang, Chiang Mai, 50200. It is open every day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, please contact +66 5322 4333 – asking for Kad Siin. Fax no. 053210339 or website www.kadsuankaew.co.th  

KAD Suan Kaeo Art and Cultural Centre Chiang Mai

Resource : http://www.tourismthailand.org/



Thursday, August 18, 2016

Wat Phra Sing Chiang Mai

Located on Sam Lan Road, Wat Phra Sing’s Wihan Lai Kham is home to Phra Phutthasihing, Chiang Mai’s most sacred, Chiang sean-style Buddha image. During the Songkran festival, every April 13-15, Phra Phutthasihing is carried in a parade procession around town so locals can bath the image with scented water, which brings good luck according to a traditional belief.
Opening hours: 8.00 am - 5.00 pm
Wat Phra Sing Chiang Mai

Resouce : http://www.tourismthailand.org/


Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Papae 32 Km. Coffee Hill & Resort Chiang Mai Thailand

  • 32 Coffee Hill & Resort is a 20-minute drive from Pong Dued Hot Spring and Mokfa Waterfall. It offers cosy accommodation and the convenience of an on-site restaurant and free Wi-Fi, which is available throughout the resort.

  • Huay Nam Dang National Park is located 25 km away from 32 Coffee Hill & Resort. Pai City is located 65 km away from the property. On-site parking is available for guests who drive.

  • Comfortable units at this resort boast a private balcony and air conditioning. They offer a TV, a fridge and a safety deposit box. En suite bathrooms feature shower facilities.

  • Papae 32 KM. Coffee Hill & Resort Chiang Mai Thailand



Thursday, December 3, 2015

Chiang Mai Thailand Buaraya Hotel Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai 

Thailand Buaraya Hotel Chiang Mai

Welcome to Buaraya Hotel Chiang Mail looking for a nice place to stay with a great atmosphere, Choose Buaraya Hotel Chiagmai with Lanna style decoration offering many facilities to ensure your comfort .

Buaraya Hotel Chiangmai, Locate in the Centre of the city, is the number one choice for your special vacation in Chiangmai. Our room offers Refrigerator , Air conditioning, LCD screen TV and many other useful things like WiFi internet. We have accomplished the ambience of the rooms with stylish furniture.
Chiang Mai Thailand Buaraya Hotel Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai Thailand Buaraya Hotel Chiang Mai



Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Chiang Mai Thailand : One Day Elephant Safari Tour (Depart from Chiang Mai)

One Day Elephant Safari Tour (Depart from Chiang Mai)

Pick up from hotel then direct to Mae Tang District. And stopping at the elephant camps where you will see elephant show such as painting, football, music dance etc. and where you will climb on the back of elephant through the jungle for viewing the beautiful jungle sites. Then stop at Lisu Village that we will be Back the camp by Ox- Cart for Lunch Time ( Buffet Lunch ). we will take you further by going onto a Bamboo raft at the Mae Taeng river enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way. After that We will further stop at the beautiful Orchid Farm on the return back City.

Monday, August 31, 2015

Chiang Mai Thailand : Art in Paradise Chiang Mai

Art in Paradise Chiang Mai

Art in Paradise: Illusion Art Museum Painting 3D first in Chiang Mai was founded by Jang Seok Kyu (Mr. Jang Kyu Suk) South Korean creative works of art by painters Korean professional with over 10 works win a national championship . Please share creationism Museum of fantasy. Painting on the wall to create virtual reality. To use painting techniques to camouflage the audience (Illustion Art) can make the audience experience . And engage with works of art closely (Interactive Art) feels realistic . It was as if the audience is part of the painting (Realistic Art).

 Art in Paradise Chiang Mai

Sunday, March 1, 2015

One Day Elephant Safari Tour, Chiang Mai Thailand

One Day Elephant Safari Tour

Pick up from hotel then direct to Mae Tang District. And stopping at the elephant camps where you will see elephant show such as painting, football, music dance etc. and where you will climb on the back of elephant through the jungle for viewing the beautiful jungle sites. Then stop at Lisu Village that we will be Back the camp by Ox- Cart for Lunch Time ( Buffet Lunch ). we will take you further by going onto a Bamboo raft at the Mae Taeng river enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way. After that We will further stop at the beautiful Orchid Farm on the return back City.

One Day Elephant Safari Tour, Chiang Mai Thailand

Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai Thailand

Doi Inthanon National Park

On this tour you can cool off on Thailand's highest peak while taking in the beautiful scenic Doi Inthanon National Park. Night time temperatures on the peak can be as low as -8 degrees centigrade. In the cold/dry season night time frosts are common. In fact on top of the mountain the climate is closer to that of Canada than that of lowland Thailand. Day time temperatures can be surprisingly cold so do not forget a long sleeve jumper. On the way up we will visit Wachiritharn and Siritharn Waterfalls, the agricultural work at the Royal Project Research Station, the king and queen chedi's, (the best views across the park are found here), and then on to the peak of Doi Inthanon the highest mountain in Thailand. Near the top we will take the Angkha nature walk where you can walk amongst the unique flora and forest that grow at this altitude. There are both Karen and Hmong villages in the bounds of Doi Inthanon and we will see a Karen village on the way down the mountain before making our way back to Chiang Mai.





Trek Tour One Day Sanpatong, Chiang Mai Thailand

Trek Tour One Day Sanpatong

We will pick you up by van from your hotel After a one hour drive ,we will be at the elephant camp where you can experience riding elephant for one hour. After that we will visit Karen tribe village to see their life style . Then start our trek about one hour go to Waterfall . After that a van pick up go to lunch (Thai set Menu lunch ). After that we will bring you to Mae Wang River for Bamboo Raft the end of this program.

Trek Tour One Day Sanpatong, Chiang Mai Thailand

Thursday, October 16, 2014

Chiang Mai Thailand : Doi Inthanon National Park

Doi Inthanon National Park

On this tour you can cool off on Thailand's highest peak while taking in the beautiful scenic Doi Inthanon National Park. Night time temperatures on the peak can be as low as -8 degrees centigrade. In the cold/dry season night time frosts are common. In fact on top of the mountain the climate is closer to that of Canada than that of lowland Thailand. Day time temperatures can be surprisingly cold so do not forget a long sleeve jumper. On the way up we will visit Wachiritharn and Siritharn Waterfalls, the agricultural work at the Royal Project Research Station, the king and queen chedi's, (the best views across the park are found here), and then on to the peak of Doi Inthanon the highest mountain in Thailand. Near the top we will take the Angkha nature walk where you can walk amongst the unique flora and forest that grow at this altitude. There are both Karen and Hmong villages in the bounds of Doi Inthanon and we will see a Karen village on the way down the mountain before making our way back to Chiang Mai.

Chiang Mai Thailand Doi Inthanon National Park


Chiang Mai Thailand : Chiang Rai One Day and Wat Rong Khun

       Valid Period August 17, 2014 to October 31, 2014

        Chiang Rai One Day and Wat Rong Khun

          Chiang rai One Day Trip with Special Price!!! Program : Hot Spring, White Temple (Wat Rong Khun),Golden Triangle,Mae Sai Burmese Border,Yao and Akha Hill tribe Villages. Chiang Rai City is older than Chiang Mai City . Almost of Chiang Rai is crossed by high mountains and is home to a lot of different hill tribes : Thai Yai , Thai Leu , Yao, Ahka etc. Interesting places are Chiang Saen a city [ over 1,300 years old] Chiang Khong [Laos border] , Mae Sai [Myanmar border], Golden Triangle. We will pick you up from your hotel between 7.00-7.15 am. Then take a minibus to Chiang Rai, stop at a hot spring for about 15 minutes to relax. After that we will go the Golden Triangle (This is the frontier between Laos, Myanmar and Thailand and is separated by the Mekong and Sai Rivers). We will have a buffet lunch at Mae Sai. Mae Sai is located at the border between Thailand and Myanmar. This border town has a big market for shopping and the reasonable price of most goods reflects their origin from China, transported down the Mekong River At the end of this program we will visit the Yao and Akha hilltribes, and learn about their life.

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Chiang Mai Thailand : Trek Tour One Day Sanpatong

Trek Tour One Day Sanpatong

We will pick you up by van from your hotel After a one hour drive ,we will be at the elephant camp where you can experience riding elephant for one hour. After that we will visit Karen tribe village to see their life style . Then start our trek about one hour go to Waterfall . After that a van pick up go to lunch (Thai set Menu lunch ). After that we will bring you to Mae Wang River for Bamboo Raft the end of this program.


Chiang Mai Thailand Trek tour one day Sanpatong



Chiang Mai Thailand : Khantoke Dinner at Khum Khantoke

Khantoke Dinner at Khum Khantoke

Show all begin to open on December 31, 2543 was established by Vajra tons branded Non exotics were born deals. With the realization that you want to return to their homeland and their descendants learned and disseminated to tourists, both Thailand and foreigners to experience traditional Lanna culture, including language, culture, dress, food, culture. And cultural performances. Under Lanna architecture. Taffeta.

Chiang Mai Thailand Khantoke dinner at Khum Khantoke