Attractions:
Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep : Situlated on top of Doi
Suthep,the Buddhist temple offers great scenery at a viewpoint and
houses various Buddhist statutes as well as a gold pagoda.Elements
of Hinduism is also mixed inside the temple.
Admission: There is two ways to enter the
temple,one is to pay 50 baht each(that will go toward the
maintanence cost) to take a tram up and back,or the other way is to
climb 300 steps up;That will cost you 30
baht,which would be 80c cheaper.
Getting There: Red taxi trucks, or songthews,
leave from in front of Chaing Mai University and in front of the
Chaing Mai Zoo when there are 6 or more people waiting. The charge
should be 30 baht per person one way. You should be able to charter
a songthaew for about 150 baht one way. Tuk Tuks are not allowed up
to Doi Suthep.
Note: Doi Suthep is open every day of the week. We recommend
visiting Monday through Friday. Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
are usually very crowded. The temple is open from 6:00 am until
about 8:00 pm.
Chiang Mai Night Bazaars : A cannot-be-missed
attraction,countless stalls pack the pavements and ply their
wares.They're cheap as well and whats more,they change every few
days so they prove a great shopping experience for the locals as
well.Quality varies from vendor to vendor but low prices mean you
almost always get good value for your money.Prices aint fixed so be
sure to bargain your way to a good value
Opening Hours: Set up time is around sunset
(usually about 18:00) and shopping goes on unabated until about
22:30
Where to start: A good way to check out the whole
thing is to start at Tha Phae Road and work your way south towards
Loi Khro. Once you reach the end of the market, cross the street
and work your way back along the other side. Don't forget to peek
down the little sois (alleyways) and arcades along the way. If you
see something you like you might want to be patient-there are
hundreds of vendors and an absolute flood of products for sale.
(Thai) Food is also found there at cheap prices.
Doi Intanon National Park: a beautiful area
brimming with waterfalls and also home to several hilltribes. Or
visit Mae Rim, elephant camps at Chiang Dao.
Admission: Prices is a little bit on the high as the rate is 400
baht(ard $16) for adults (foreigners)
You can visit a little waterfall for free nearby,which provide
splendid view of the scenery.
