| Page Views: 433 Last Visit to Chiang Mai: October, 2007 | Rose of North Thailand by yipsufen - last update: Dec 19, 2007 |
Chiang Mai , the Northern Capital of Thailand, often referred to as "The Rose of the North" was founded by King Mengrai on 1926 as the capital of the Lanna Kingdom. Sited approximately 700km, north of Bangkok on the Ping River in the Chiang Mai valley. It is some 310m above sea level, which accounts for its slightly drier and cooler climate than most other parts of this country. It is the home of various colourful minorities, like Karen, Lisu, Akha, Hmong, etc.
Chiang Mai's best months are mid-November through mid-February when the air is cool and the skies are clear. Temperatures average between 13C to 28C, the hills are even cooler.
Some recommended websites for you so that you don't have to spend your time searching all over the internet:-
www.tourismthailand.org
www.chiangmai-chiangrai.com
www.1stopchiangmai.com
www.chiangmai.sawadee.com
www.chiangmai1.com
chiangmaitours.chiangdao.com
www.chiangmainews.com
www.chiangmai-online.com
Since Chiang Rai is always a side trip for Chiang Mai, please visit my Chiang Rai travel pages. Look out for the interesting tips on Long Neck Karen Village & Golden Triangle. |
| Elephant ride into the jungle |
|  | Measa Elephant Camp Maesa Elephant Camp is ISO9001:2000 certified under services and entertainment.
Elephant Show Programme:-
Welcome guests by elephant parade
Demostration of the various ways of getting on / down elephant
Musical talent show & dancing
Demonstration on how elephant sleeps
Elephant football league (soccer show)
Elephant artist show. The only place where elephants paint abstract & realistic style
Traditional Thai massage show
Elephant competition: sticks pick up game
Dart game show by elephant
Logging show & lumber work show
Don't miss the once-in-a-lifetime experience of riding on an elephant and trekking into the jungle. You will be thrilled ! |
| Kantoke dinner with cultural dance show |
| | Kantoke Dinner This buffet of nothern dishes provides an excellent introduction to Northern Thai / Lanna cuisine.
A typical Kantoke dinner includes five main dishes:-
Pork curry with garlic & ginger
Minced pork with tomato & chilli paste
Pork crackling
Minced pork, chicken, fish or beef
Spicy northern pork sausage |
> Add to your Custom Travel Guide [What's This?]
| Pros: | "A relaxing travel destination & an ideal place for second home / retirement." | | Cons: | "Nil" | | In A Nutshell: | "Delicious Thai food & uniquely indigenous cultural identity" |
yipsufen's Chiang Mai Travel Tips
 yipsufen's Chiang Mai Travelogues | | | |
|
 Comments for yipsufen about Chiang Mai | | | | |
livi4 Sat Apr 26, 2008 06:43 UTC
always wanted to visit chiang mai. hope one day. beautiful pics. | raylo Tue Jan 15, 2008 18:38 UTC
Nice and comprehensive description on things & places. Thanks for sharing! | Sininen Sun Nov 4, 2007 08:52 UTC
Nice start on your Chiang Mai page. I was there in September and had a lovely stay. I will come back later to see more tips and photos. |
|
|
email me
add as friend
