42 activitati in Chiang Mai Province, THAILAND

Art in Paradise (Chiang Mai)” the first Illusion Art Museum of Chiang Mai, presents Illusion Art, the painting art requiring techniques and expertise in painting on a flat surface into a "3D" and giving a sense of realistic art. In addition, the museum also offers artworks in the form that allow visitors to take part in the artworks closely (Interactive Art), where the visitors can take photos with creative imagination, emotion and postures designed to correspond with each painting according to their own preferences as if they are a part of the painting. Therefore, Art in Paradise (Chiang Mai) is where the art is understandable for everyone, and happiness and entertainment are delivered to the visitor as well.

Head southwest from Chiang Mai along the so-called Handicrafts Highway to Bo Sang and discover just what makes northern Thailand so special. Known as the umbrella village, its main street is lined with craft shops constructed in the traditional Lanna architectural style of wooden, pitched roofs. Pop in and you will be amazed by the variety of homemade umbrellas and parasols in fantastic colours and painted in floral designs. The excursion continues in the Sankampaeng dist Head southwest from Chiang Mai along the so-called Handicrafts Highway to Bo Sang and discover just what makes northern Thailand so special. Known as the umbrella village, its main street is lined with craft shops constructed in the traditional Lanna architectural style of wooden, pitched roofs. Pop in and you will be amazed by the variety of homemade umbrellas and parasols in fantastic colours and painted in floral designs. The excursion continues in the Sankampaeng district, which is home to a myriad of handicraft industries. Silk is a key product, the basis of those gorgeous traditional outfits. Thai silk is renowned worldwide for its coarser weave that absorbs the bright colours used in dying the fabric. Watch local women weave the silk on looms; their rapid-fire fingers intertwining the gleaming thread as the looms gently knock to a rhythm. It’s hypnotic to watch and the resulting silk fabric is one-of-a-kind. Cotton weavers are also prominent as well as craftsman creating silverware and jewellery, carving wood furniture and sculpting pottery. Thai laquerware is particularly unusual with its glossy black base and details in gold. Admire and maybe purchase some Thai celadon pottery. The sage-green pottery originated in China and later spread to Thailand where the craftsman added their own Thai touch. See how little has changed in hundreds of years. Just like back then, quality handicrafts require artistry, creativity and time. This is tour that offers flexibility. Let your guide know which crafts interest you. Meeting/pick-up point: Hotels lobby in Chiang Mai. Duration: 4 hours, approximately. Start or opening time: Morning tour at 8:30am. Afternoon tour at 1:30pm. End or closing time: Morning tour at 12:30pm. Afternoon tour at 5:30pm.

Baan Tong Luang is a fabricated village containing 4 separate Thai Hill Tribes. The Thai Hill Tribes at Baan Tong Luang are the Lahu, Hmong, White Karen and the Long necked Karen, also known as Padong or Paduang. Baan Tong Luang is conveniently located just off the Maerim – Samoeng Road, an area containing many and varied Chiang Mai attractions. Baan Tong Luang is a fabricated village containing 4 separate Thai Hill Tribes. The Thai Hill Tribes at Baan Tong Luang are the Lahu, Hmong, White Karen and the Long necked Karen, also known as Padong or Paduang. Baan Tong Luang is conveniently located just off the Maerim – Samoeng Road, an area containing many and varied Chiang Mai attractions. Baan Tong Luang has been laid out quite well, with a separate area for each of the different Hill Tribes. The village is divided by picturesque rice paddies and fields containing water buffalo, with several thatched roof huts in the distance. The road through the village is lined on both sides with thatched roof wooden huts, almost every one displaying for sale a wide variety of Hill Tribe embroidery, cloth, jewelry and many other items of uncertain ethnic origin which you can find at Chiang Mai’s Night Bazaar or walking streets at considerably lower prices. Each shop is staffed by girls wearing the appropriate, extremely beautiful Hill Tribe costumes, all of whom are trying, and mostly succeeding, to avoid looking bored as the constant stream of camera wielding visitors passes by. Dotted about throughout Baan Tong Luang are the occasional women demonstrating the traditional methods of weaving and spinning and one elderly man who is delighted to show off his considerable prowess with a handmade wooden crossbow. Meeting/pick-up point: Baan Tong Luang, T. Mae Raem, A. Mae Rim, Chang Wat, Chiang Mai, 50180. Duration: 2 hours. Start/opening time: 8am. -End/closing time: 4pm. Others: Dress-code: Casual. Comfortable and light clothing is recommended.

Leave the city behind and relax awhile, carried along the cool waters of the River Ping. Enjoy the ever-changing river scene: resplendent teak houses, rural greenery and sunny - faced kids scrambling into the water with shouts of glee. Stop at a local farmer's house and see for yourself the cultivation of jasmine rice and a variety of herbs for use both in medicine and cookery. Leave the city behind and relax awhile, carried along the cool waters of the River Ping. Enjoy the ever-changing river scene: resplendent teak houses, rural greenery and sunny - faced kids scrambling into the water with shouts of glee. Stop at a local farmer's house and see for yourself the cultivation of jasmine rice and a variety of herbs for use both in medicine and cookery. Enjoy a snack of seasonal fresh fruits and savor there refreshing taste of lemon-grass and other herbal juices. Lunch with local noodle "Kao Soi”. Farmer’s House Landing, you shoud not leave Chiang Mai without tasting local speciality, Kao Soi is a smooth, spicy, noodle curry soup. Prepared with fine ingredients, you will enjoy Kao Soi Baan Chao Na at the Farmer’s Landing – fresh yellow egg noodles, coconut milk straight from the shell and Baan Chao Na authentic chilli paste, freshly ground to a special family recipe. Lunch with Thai Set Menu. Have a special lunch on a cruise every day along the Mae Ping River. We serve you the best Thai food set menu and mixed fruit in natural surroundings at farmer houses. Redeem address: Wat Chaimongkol, Mae Ping River Cruise, Charoenprathet Rd., A. Muang, Chiang Mai, 50100 from 9.30am - 2.00pm. Duration: 2 hrs - Tour With Lunch / 2.5 hrs - Tour with Lunch. Start/opening time: Boat departs every hour starting from 10.00am - 2.00pm. -End/closing time: 4pm.

The food here in the North of Thailand is very different to the rest of the country. Traditionally Northern families sit and eat their dinners around a Khantoke, a small circular table, sitting on the floor. On this tour you will enjoy a meal of several Northern dishes, along with a very graceful show of Northern Thai dancing The food here in the North of Thailand is very different to the rest of the country. Traditionally Northern families sit and eat their dinners around a Khantoke, a small circular table, sitting on the floor. On this tour you will enjoy a meal of several Northern dishes, along with a very graceful show of Northern Thai dancing, which includes the sword dance, candle dance, fingernail dance and the Ramwong, where you will be invited to participate. Later there is a special hill tribe show featuring dances from the various hill tribes of Northern Thailand. Meeting/pick-up point: Ticket Office, Khum KhanToke. Duration: 2.5 hour. Start/opening time: At 6:30pm. Dance and shows at 7:45pm. End/closing time: At 9pm. Dress code: Casual. Comfortable and light clothing is recommended. Others: Traditional northern Thai style dinner included.

Discover one of Thailand’s most sacred and extravagant temples during a visit to Wat Phra Thad Doi Suthep. The temple dating back to 1383 houses a holy relic of Buddha, murals, shrines, pagodas, even one of the world’s largest gongs. And, yes, you can give it a whack. First, you’ll have to arrive at the temple that is perched at the top of a monumental staircase bordered by statues of seven-headed Naga serpents. If you’d rather not take the 300-step staircase built by King Ku Na, there’s the modern-day option of the funicular. A golden spire will greet you as you ascend toward the temple that remains a working Buddhist monastery. Wander inside the enclave that surrounds the spire and admire the murals, shrines and a copy of the Emerald Buddha (the original is in Bangkok). Check out the White Elephant Shrine just outside the enclave to learn the legend behind the temple’s founding. Monks, an elephant and a shoulder bone that glowed, disappeared and moved are just a few of the characters behind this temple’s factual or fictional founding. We’ll also head up to the temple’s viewing terrace to relish in the panoramic views of Chiang Mai and the surrounding countryside. Before returning to Chiang Mai, we’ll get to know the locals and how they live on our final stop: a Meo hill tribe village. Languages English.

Chiang Mai Night Safari is a government natural theme park which is built to promote Chiang Mai tourism regarding to the government policy apart from arts, cultures, traditions and the beauty of nature which are the main fascinating tourist attractions. Chiang Mai Night Safari is a government natural theme park which is built to promote Chiang Mai tourism regarding to the government policy apart from arts, cultures, traditions and the beauty of nature which are the main fascinating tourist attractions. The government also works for the promotion of Chiang Mai Airport in order to make it an international airport which will allow Chiang Mai to be the tourist center in Indo-China and Southeast Asia. Therefore, if you are looking for a place to visit, a place to hang out at night amidst the real natural environment where you can relax and learn ecosystem, wildlife and natural resources not only in terms of quantity but also quality, Chiang Mai Night Safari is the best answer for you. Meeting/pick-up point: Ticket Office, Chiang Mai Night Safari. Duration: 1 hour. Start/opening time: The tram ride to view animals during the night (Night Safari) starts at 6:50pm. End/closing time: At 10pm. Opening days/period: Daily. Languages: Thai version at 6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm, 9;30pm and 10pm. English version at 6:50pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm, 9:30pm and 10pm. Frequency: Tram leaves every 30 minutes. Dress code: Casual. Comfortable and light clothing is recommended. Others: Children between 90-139cm pay child price. The Savanna Safari Zone is the first where to experience animals such as giraffes, zebras, red- kangaroos , etc.; next , in the second zone Predator Prowl Zone, you will exposure to predators such as white tiger, lion, spotted hyena, etc.

Stimulate your sense and taste buds at this traditional khantoke dinner and dance extravaganza. Khantoke is the name of a low dining table but has come to also mean this traditional northern Thai style of eating that dates back to the Lanna kingdom (13th to 18th centuries). Take off your shoes; settle onto a floor mat and, together with your dining companions, you will sample a vast variety of northern dishes. A feast for your eyes and ears is next served during a dance performance. Marvel at the grace and precision of regional dances. Dating back to the ancient kingdom of Siam, these dances were performed for royalty. You are king or queen for the evening and will be awestruck by the dancers’ costumes and elegance. Twisting and twirling hand movements characterise Thai dance. No dance displays this prowess more beautifully than the Fingernail Dance. Watch this slow, stately dance in which the dancers don elongated fingernails. Thai martial arts influence the Sword Dance. Be amazed at the dancers’ ability to balance swords on nearly every available limb. Don’t try this dance at home. You will, however, have the chance to participate in the Circle Dance, which doesn’t involve swords and might just help you burn off that second or third helping from dinner. Northern Thai hill tribes will close the evening with a sampling of their traditional dances. Satiated and satisfied, you will return to your hotel having experienced a truly Thai evening. Languages English.

Uncover the spiritual side of Chiang Mai with visits to the city’s most important temples. This half-day tour will take you to the striking Wat Suan Dok, the historic Wat Phra Singh, the heavenly Wat Jedyod, the indestructible Wat Chedi Luang’s and the ancient Wat Chiang Mun. Wat Suan Dok has a collection of gleaming white chedi, which are Buddhist mausoleums. The white spires contrast dramatically with the mountains in the background making the spot a favourite among photographers. The ashes of Chiang Mai’s royal families are interred here. Admire at the 14th century Wat Phra Singh, a stellar example of Lanna architecture displayed in high-pitch, three-tier roofs and elaborate carved wood gables. This temple is revered for its Buddha statue. The Phra Singh, which gives the temple its name, is based on a lion Buddha yet has many human characteristics. Also visit Wat Jedyod, the temple of seven spires, and Wat Chedi Luang, which remains a sacred spot despite suffering damage during an earthquake. Its spire collapsed in a 1545 tremour yet its destruction seems to have amplified its strength and beauty as a spot for pilgrims. Several Buddha shrines are contained in the ruined brick mausoleum. Chiang Mai’s oldest temple is another must-see. Built in 1297, Wat Chiang Mun houses two sacred and ancient Buddha statues. Be amazed by the Chang Lom chedi, known as the elephant chedi. This mausoleum is rimmed by brick-and-stucco elephants that appear to be supporting on their backs the structure’s upper floors.

Let's Relax Spa: Chiang Mai Tha Pae A casual and cozy day spa that is differentiated from other Lanna spa with the bold design concept of modern industrial look that has a balance of complexity and contradiction. The branch consists of Let's Relax Spa, Thailand's most popular boutique day spa chain, as well as D.Bistro, an all-day dining cozy cafe and Blooming Spa Product Shop made in Thailand. The Antique European Shophouse in which our spa is located has become the new hangout spot for locals and international tourists.

Let's Relax Spa : Chiang Mai One Nimman Conveniently located on the 1st Floor and spanning on 3rd and 4 Floor of One Nimman, the new Arts, Culture and Lifestyle Living Space that blends in the modern lifestyle with local Chiang Mai unique culture, Let's Relax Chiang Mai One Nimman offers the perfect balance of body and soul. Designed in the modern architecture with the use of the Red bricks and colorful vibes inherited from the Living Space's key interior design, Let's Relax offers a playful yet calm spa ambiance that will woo the crowds. Address 1st Nimmanhemin Road Soi 1, Su Thep, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand Get Directions By Taxi: Tell the Taxi or the Red Car driver to take you to One Nimman Shopping Mall which is located on the Nimman road junction Our spa is located on the First Floor.

Whip up some traditional Thai dishes during a half-day cooking class at the Baan Hongnual Cooking School. The chefs have just the recipes for teaching you how to cook spicy or light Thai cuisine. Start with a well-equipped kitchen, add plenty of expertise, mix in food history and enthusiasm and you have the makings of a delicious and profound culinary experience. You will be collected at your hotel and head to a local market. Learn how to select the best and freshest fish Whip up some traditional Thai dishes during a half-day cooking class at the Baan Hongnual Cooking School. The chefs have just the recipes for teaching you how to cook spicy or light Thai cuisine. Start with a well-equipped kitchen, add plenty of expertise, mix in food history and enthusiasm and you have the makings of a delicious and profound culinary experience. You will be collected at your hotel and head to a local market. Learn how to select the best and freshest fish, meat and vegetables. Get an excellent primer on Thai herbs and spices. With your shopping bags filled, proceed to the school, which is located in an airy, teak structure constructed in the traditional Lanna architectural style. The chefs guide you through the preparation of four traditional dishes, beginning with a briefer on the utensils and seasoning. The menu might include pad preaw waan, which is sweet and sour sea bass, or possibly yam wun send (jelly noodle salad). Then enjoy a guided tour of the school’s own herb and fruit garden. Feel and smell these primary ingredients, which are the lifeblood of the aromatic Thai cuisine. Then it’s back to the kitchen to prepare two more dishes, usually a curry and a typical dessert. The Baan Hongnual Cookery School will give you a recipe book for recreating these dishes at home. After just a few hours, you will be able to cook traditional Thai dishes and help in the preservation of this rich, culinary tradition. Meeting/pick-up point: Hotel lobby. Start/opening time: Approximately 9am. End/closing time: Approximately 1pm. Languages: English. Others: Air-conditioned transportation, local English-speaking guide, and admission fee and food included in the price.

Ascend into the Doi Suthep-Doi Pui mountain park and visit ornate Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. The city of Chiang Mai lies on the plain, but it is dominated by the backdrop of the twin peak Doi Suthep-Doi Pui National Park, rising to 5250 ft. Near the summit of Doi Suthep one finds the Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, an important pilgrimage site for Northern Thailand. Its gold-plated chedi can be seen glistening in the morning sunlight from the city below. The temple was founded in the late 1300's, its location apparently chosen by a white elephant which was pursued by the Lanna king Kuena. The elephant ascended the peak, trumpeted,turned around three times, then died ! There is a memorial to the beast on the temple grounds. Ascent today is via a Naga staircase of almost 300 steps, but for a small extra charge one can take a cable car. There are splendid views from the temple over Chiang Mai city. The visit also includes time at a Hmong tribal village.

Discover the ancient city of Chiang Mai and visit its most impressive temple with this fascinating half-day tour. Enjoy a whistle-stop journey through the city’s 700 years of history, beginning with a scenic drive up a winding road that overlooks Chiang Mai. Gaze at the green garden city from the up high en route to the 600-year-old Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. More than 1,000 metres above sea level, the temple sits in the heavens above Chiang Mai. Inside, your eyes will imm Discover the ancient city of Chiang Mai and visit its most impressive temple with this fascinating half-day tour. Enjoy a whistle-stop journey through the city’s 700 years of history, beginning with a scenic drive up a winding road that overlooks Chiang Mai. Gaze at the green garden city from the up high en route to the 600-year-old Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. More than 1,000 metres above sea level, the temple sits in the heavens above Chiang Mai. Inside, your eyes will immediately be drawn to the chedi, a structure that houses religious relics. The copper-plated chedi is topped by a glorious, five-tier gold spire that is visible for kilometres. Relics of the Lord Buddha rest inside. The temple’s terrace offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the city but there’s more. Climb the 306 steps of the grand staircase decorated with naga, a Thai mythological dragon-headed serpent. The view, more than the climb, will leave you breathless. Back in the city, visit the Wat Saun Dok temple, which means flower garden. Another relic of the Buddha is contained in the glittering gold, bell-shaped chedi created in the Sri Lankan style. The next stop is Wat Chedi Louang temple which date back to the 14th century. A major earthquake in 1545 brought down the spire and damaged the chedi. Despite its ruined state, it remains an awe-inspiring sacred place. Saffron-robed monks and devout Thais make pilgrimages here to pray at the Buddha shrines. Meeting/ pick-up point: Hotel’s lobby in Chiang Mai. Duration: 4 hours. Start/opening time: 8:30am. Languages: English.

Experience the tranquility and gorgeous scenery of Northern Thailand. Just as the day is dawning, we’ll depart for a well-paced day of sightseeing. The first stop will be the marvelous Mae Kajan Hot Springs where the naturally steaming water is hot enough to boil eggs. We’ll next visit three countries at once at the Golden Triangle. The countries of Thailand, Burma and Laos meet amid rolling hills. Their borders are defined by the mighty Mekong River’s convergence point with the Ruak River. Soak up the scenery on an optional boat ride along the Mekong River. You’ll also have the chance to learn more about the “golden”, or opium, behind the region’s name. The plant that is the source of many narcotics was once widely grown here. A museum dedicated to opium frankly examines its history, cultivation and damaging effects. We travel to the Thailand border town of Mae Sai before crossing the bridge into Burma to visit Tachilek and its bustling markets. We’ll stop for lunch. Refreshed and refueled, we’ll hit the markets for souvenir shopping. Authentic Burmese handicrafts, such as sarongs, puppets and cheroots, are available for purchase. On our return to Chiang Mai, we’ll see how the native populations live with visits to hill tribe villages. We’ll get to know Akha tribal members, renowned for their wonderful sense of humour, and Yao tribal members, who create exquisite embroidered costumes. Languages English

The Kingdom of Lanna was established some 700 years ago. Since then, its food culture has been slowly developed into what is known as the Northern Thai cuisine today. Join us on the 4 hours cultural walk of the old city of the "new city" A.K.A. "Chiang Mai" that not only let you experience the historical and architectural charms of Chiang Mai but also get you soaked into its gastronomy treasures. On this not-so-typical tour, we will first start by wandering through the old city's charming old markets to learn specifically about ingredients and spices used for Northern Thai cooking. Then, we will start our way to taste various Northern Thai cuisines prepared some of the best local chefs in town, such as the best Northern sausage, the best Northern curry noodle, and the best Northern chilli dips. Along the way, we will also visit some magnificent temples as you might even have a chance chat with Buddhist monks to learn from them about Buddhism in general and there daily life in particular. By doing this tour early on your visit to Northern Thailand, you will feel more confident to enjoy the tastes and smells this region has to offer.