Chiang Mai is the Thailand’s second
handicrafts, the prettiest girls in the country, and a cool climate for the cultivation
of both tropical and temperate fruits and flowers. Within the city and nearby
surroundings are opportunities to visit old and beautiful temples, ride an
elephant in a teak forest, explore caves and waterfalls, see the tribal villages and
catch glimpses of the northern styles of celebration and entertainment.
The most notable temple is on the slopes of Doi Suthep, beautifully maintained
for centuries through the donations of pilgrims who come to worship a relic of
the Buddha, and offering excellent views of the hills and valleys beyond.
the Phuping Palace, winter
magnificent use of the temperate climate. On the way, one can visit the Botanica
Gardens, the zoo, Chiang mai U
Kaeo Waterfall and park. An actual
Doi Pui, or one can look around the Old Chiang Mai Cultural Centre where a
gathering of families from seve
Here, also, every evening is the Khan Toke dinner party, offering a meal of
northern-style foods and an elaborate cultural show of tribal costumes, music
and dances. There are many hill tribe settlements i
the Shan, Lisu, Akha, Meo and Yao, but all arrangements for visits should be made
through a reputable tour agency.