Chiang Mai
Attractions

"Activities in Chiang Mai"

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Chiang Mai Attractions: Mae Tia Waterfall -- Ob Luang National Park

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There are a lot of Chiang Mai attractions and activities to be found!

When it comes to trekking, that`s not a problem in this town!

Most travelers go to Chiang Mai to trek! Whether you`re looking for rafting, caving, elephant riding, waterfalls or visits to hilltribe villages -- you`ll find it in Chiang Mai.

To book a tour, find out if the guest house you`re staying at provides trekking services (most guest houses do).

Otherwise, you`ll find travel agencies providing various trekking options (often combined tours) scattered around Chiang Mai.

But have in mind that there`s a lot of competition so make sure you shop around for prices! This way, you can stear away from overpriced tours.

Other things to consider before booking a trek:

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  • Is the trekking agency licensed?

    A trekking agency should have a certificate from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

  • Check the time schedule -- does it include your places of interest?

  • How have they set up the transportation? Does the price include transportation to and from the base camp?

  • Does the price include food and drinks?

    Usually it is, but make sure it really does.

The three-days tour (1500 B) is usually popular, but if you don`t have the time you can do the one-day tour (usually 1000 B)! Backpacker families will usually have to pay 800 B per child.

Eagle House Tours




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Chiang Mai Attractions -- Elephant trekking in Chiang Mai

Eagle House is a popular option for travellers. They advertise for customised tours and that means you can go when and wherever you want, instead of following a tight schedule.

If you want to combine bamboo rafting and a elephant tour, or a sightseeing of Chiang Mai, this place is a good choice.

One of the reasons I picked Eagle House was because some of their income goes to projects in Hilltribe Villages: building houses or schools, clean water etc. This is a good way of contributing to the local community and have fun!

Address: 16 Changmoi Gao Rd, Soi 3

Phone nr: 053-874 126

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Chiang Mai Green Alternative Tours

Chiang Mai Green Alternative Tours provide trips to hilltribe villages, national parks, white water rafting, bird-watching and more.

Address: 31 Chiang Mai, Lamphun Rd, Tambon Watkeat, Amphur Muang.

Phone nr: 053-247374

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The Peak

The Peak provide rock-climbing, white water rafting, trekking, sightseeing and even jungel survival cooking!

If you`re interested in finding out more about the Peak in Chiang Mai Thailand, visit their homepage.

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Sightseeing by your own

I was literally tired of partying (Chiang Mai nightlife) 3 nights/days on a row and decided to make something useful of my stay in Chiang Mai!

I decided to just walk around and see where I would end.

My sightseeing started from Bohemian Bar, then I passed the elementary- and high school. I was apparently there by the time it was lunch, so hundreds of small children and teenagers were leaving the school area -- this is what Chiang Mai is about!

-- The children of Chiang Mai in their nice uniforms, just laughing, smiling and flirting with fellow handsome Thai students. That is what I call local life.




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In front of Chiang Mai City Art & Culture Center

Then I passed the Chiang Mai City Art and Culture Center with three proud statues guarding the entrance. They are the Three Kings (Saam Kasat).

This museum represents the history of Chiang Mai and also the future of this city. It`s divided into two parts: The front part contains exhibits, while the rear section is dedicated to cultural activities, temporary exhibits, souvenir shops, a lecture theater and an exhibition hall for Lanna arts.

Open: Tuesday - Sunday -- 8 am- 5 pm.

Admission: 90 B

After the musseum, I walked further down the road, then I stumbled upon a second-hand shop selling all kinds of emo-items, like clothing with cool prints, Converse shoes, to-die-for leather bags, patches, stickers (skulls, Manga) etc. The problem was that most of the clothing was one-size, meaning Small, but it felt like XXS to me!

So I just bought some stickers and a leather bag, and left the shop with a huge smile on my face.

Then I decided to walk back. I crossed the moat near SK House and walked over the main street. Here I found some interesting Wats. It was my first time with Wats, so I was excited and just kept taking pictures.

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Chiang Mai Attractions -- Reminds me of the Angkor architecture Chiang Mai Attractions -- Golden Buddha

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