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Activities
in Chiang Mai
Trekking
A center for treks into the mountainous northern areas, especially home of hill
tribes, Chiang Mai offers unique opportunities for the adventures. Lush hills
and virgin forests are scenic backdrops that will make your trekking by foot
or on elephant back truly memorable. The most popular trails are in Doi Inthanon
National Park where over 300 bird species and a wide variety of orchids and
other flowers can be seen.
Elephant Safari
See elephants at work and ride them into the forest, where you can enjoy being
closer to nature. Maetaman Valley, just 50 kilometers north of Chiang Mai, provides
an excellent base for this activity. The whole trekking package may include
trekking on foot, bamboo rafting, whitewater rafting or kayaking, an ox- cart
ride, and an overnight stay at a hill tribe village. Call 053-206047 for more
information.
Bird Watching
Endowed with rich natural deposits, Chiang Mai has a lot to offer to bird lovers.
Its forests, perfect wildlife sanctuaries, are good observation spots for bird
watching activities. Among several popular places are Doi Inthanon and Doi Suthep.
Cycling tours/ Mountain biking
Chiang Mai's mountainous terrain and scenic destinations make the province perfect
for both cycling and mountain biking. Many tour companies offer biking tour
programs that include guides, food and overnight equipment. There are also an
increasing number of travel agents providing full-day cycling tours to several
interesting destinations.
The tours usually head north from the Asian Games Stadium through the Mae Sa
Valley. Alternatively, it is possible to experience the scenery along Maenam
Ping, which flows peacefully through villages, old temples, farms, etc. For
those who are serious about cycling, a longer route to Chiang Rai is available
which includes visits to small villages of Lahu, Lisu and Akha hilltribes. Call
053-234239 for more information.
Jungle reviving
Experience the rugged terrain of Chiang Mai on an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV),
imported 4-wheel motorbikes. The tour offers daily treks. Call 053-939113 or
visit MAC ATV Tour at Km. 10 Mae Rim Samoeng Road. (near the Maesa Elephant
Camp)
Rafting
Chiang Mai also provides good opportunities for rafting using bamboo or rubber
rafts, as there are lots of rivers and streams flowing throughout the province.
Popular routes include Mae Kok, Mae Chaem, and Mae Tuen rivers. All rives flow
through lush forests and hill tribe settlements. Contact your local agents for
more information.
Boat trip
To see most of Chiang Mai from a different perspective, take a leisurely boat
trip from the Nawarat Bridge. The trip operates five times daily, 10 a.m., 12
noon, 2 p.m., and 5.30 p.m.
Sightseeing in the air
An alternative way to get a bird's eye view of Chiang Mai is to board a Micro-light
craft to see the city's environments and its localities. Flights are available
daily from 6 to 12 noon and 3 6 p.m. The pilot, your guide, will point out and
explain places of interest visible from the air. At the end of the flight, you
will receive a photograph taken by a camera mounted on the planes wing. For
more information, call 053-868460 or visit the Chiang Mai Sky Adventure at 143
Moo 6, Chiang Doi, Doi Saket sub-district.
Go-kart
Enjoy the speedy go-kart at 254 Mu 8, Hang Dong District. There are 4 types
of rides available, ranging from beginners to competition models. Call 053-430059
for more information.
Cooking classes
Thai cooking classes are fun and delightful. An increasing number of foreign
tourists join Thai cooking classes to learn new skills that can be used at home.
The Banthai Cookery School offers mostly vegetarian cooking lessons, conducted
in an old-Lanna style house. It is located on 11 Ratrchadamnern Road Soi 5,
opposite Wat Pan On. Call 053-357339 for more information.
Alternatively, the Chiang Mai Thai Cookery School (Tel. 053-206388) offers a
5-day course that includes an introduction to Thai ingredients, paste-making,
a tour to the market and vegetable carving. Call 053-206388 for more information.
Holistic healing for your wellness and well-being
There are plenty of stress relief services such as traditional Thai massage,
Swedish, Shiatsu and Aromatherapy massages available in spas in the city and
in resorts. A highly recommended place, which offers a renewed sense of wellness,
is the Tao Garden located on Doi Saket. The Tao Garden offers appropriate therapy
to balance the body and mind, thus enhancing a peaceful inner self. The spa
offers five unique therapies including aromatherapy, Chi Nei Tsang massage,
Ayurvedic oil, and acupuncture as well as body wrapping. Tai Chi Chuan offers
an intensive 10-day course three sessions daily, 7.00 to 9.30 am, 1.00 to 2.00
pm & 4.00 to 6.30 p.m. Call Keith at 0 5330 6012 ext. 201
Yoga and meditation class
After a long adventurous day, one may choose to be pampered in one of the spas
in the area. Alternatively, it is possible to achieve freedom from the routine
and mundane life by finding your inner path through either yoga or meditation
lessons. Take time to heal the body, mind, soul and spirit and let time stand
still. Many tourists and locals have found the practice extremely beneficial
and awakening. Contact Mahachulalongkorn Rajavidialai (053 278967) for more
information on a 2-day program on meditation for foreign visitors. It is offered
at Wat Suan Dok and Wat Phalad. Yoga enthusiasts can call 053-271555, Hatha
Yoga Center for more information.
Bungee jumping
For an adrenaline rush, Bungee Jumping in Chiang Mai operates in accordance
with New Zealand Standards. It is a fully licensed and insured company, which
operates from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Call 053-298442 for more information.
The site is located at 229 Mo 1, Mae Rim District. A lakeside bar and restaurant
are also available.
Source: Information by Tourism Authority of Thailand
