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| Travel Guide |
Introduction |
A wide variety of styles and options |
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| Sawasdee Chao! |
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Perched high in a wooden howdah, you gain an impressive view of the forest and an unforgettable experience.
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TOP 5 Things to DO:
Climb the 304 steps Naga Staircase of Doi SuthepBargain at the Night BazaarAmble around on elephant back Attend a Kantoke DinnerCruise down rural Mae Ping
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| CALENDAR OF EVENTS: Festivals famous with Thai and international tourists |
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Thai festivals are not the sort of thing you just watch. You get into them, right to the heart of them - and take away memories which will stay with you for ever. Arguably the most beautiful and the loudest, Loi Kratong is best enjoyed in the north.
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| Restaurants: A variety of styles and dishes to make you feel right at home |
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 Chiang Mai's restaurants offer the variety of styles and dishes to make
you feel right at home. Whether it be Western food, such as Italian,
French, American, and German; or Asian, such
as Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese and Chinese,
Chiang Mai has it all.
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| Nightlife: Another attraction that draws many domestic and international tourists |
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Filled with various entertainment centers and the general excitement that evening brings, Chiang Mai's night life indeed provides many options.
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| Shopping: Handicrafts famous with shoppers and importers around the world |
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When shopping in Chiang Mai, one must consider the many handicrafts that are part of the city's history. Made with workmanship skills that have been passed down from generation to generation, these beautiful crafts are a good representation of Chiang Mai's proud Lanna heritage.
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| Sports: Keep up your exercise programme or continue in a sport while in Chiang Mai |
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If you want to keep up an exercise programme or continue in a sport while abroad, you won't be at loss while visiting in Chiang Mai. Most
first class hotels have fitness centers, health clubs, swimming pools, and saunas.
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| RECOMMENDED HOTELS |
Tamarind Village
A peaceful and picturesque village-style accommodation located in the center of Chiang Mai's old town. |
Northern Heritage Resort & Spa
Established under the Government campaign for long stay Health Care services. |
Royal Princess Hotel
From Dusit Group; Luxury hotel with caring service in the best 'Lanna' tradition. Located in the center of the Night Bazaar. |
Amora Tapae Hotel
Newly opened 4 star hotel at Tapae Gate. |
Holiday Inn Hotel
The first Deluxe 5-Star hotel in Chiang Mai. Located on the banks of the Mae Ping River. |
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Climb the 304 steps Naga Staircase of Doi Suthep
 According to legend, the temple's site was selected by an auspicious elephant. The story goes that a monk named Sumana placed half of a Buddha relic on an elephant's back and set it loose. It was decided that when the elephant stopped walking, a temple would be built on that exact spot to house the gem...
Float away your bad luck and pay your respects to the goddess of the river
Thai festivals are not the sort of thing you just watch. You get into them, right to the heart of them - and take away memories which will stay with you for ever. Arguably the most beautiful and the loudest, Loi Kratong is best enjoyed in the north.
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Restaurants |
Northern dishes, dances and hill tribe culture shows |
Experience both the Northern food and culture at the same time
Kantoke Dinners provide a good way to get to know both the Northern food and culture at the same time. At this event, visitors are seated in the floor around a circular tray with Northern dishes on it and eat while watching
traditional Thai and Northern dances and hill tribe culture shows. Savour the delicate flavours of
a traditional Kantoke Dinner, with all the customary dishes that have
enlivened the cuisine of the Lanna for generations.
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Nightlife |
Live Blues, Jazz, Rock, Country |
Relax to piano music
 For a peaceful, private evening, you can relax to piano music in a hotel lobby. Blues, Jazz, Rock, and both Thai and Western Country are played live at the many pubs and coffee shops around the city.
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Shopping |
Workmanship skills passed down from generation to generation |
Handicrafts famous with shoppers and importers around the world
The many handicrafts that are part of Chiang Mai's history are famous with shoppers and importers around the world. Sah paper umbrellas, delicate ceramics and celadons, dazzling gems and jewellery, silverware of all sorts, lacquerware with intricate design, thai silk, woodcarvings, antiques and semi-antiques, furniture,...
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Sports |
Five golf clubs and four driving ranges |
Destination golf courses
 Chiang Mai has a total of five golf clubs, ranging from 9 to 18 hole greens. The green and caddy fees vary from place to place and are cheaper on weekdays than on weekends. There are golf clubs and electric cars for rent. Chiang Mai also has four driving ranges, which charge from between 25-30 baht for a tray of 50-60 balls.
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