The popular tourist attractions around Chiang Mai

About me

My name is Montree Manotoue. My nickname is New.
My birthday is 1st January 1994
I'm studying in International Business English program.
Of International College, CMRU.

These are some my pictures from the past trips.

Huay Tueng Tao. Chiang Mai, Thailand

Doi Suthep scenic area. Chiang Mai, Thailand

Wat Jong Kham and Wat Jong Klang. Mae Hong Son, Thailand

Jae Son waterfall. Lampang, Thailand

Tung Bua Tong Mae Moh. Lampang, Thailand

I like to make a trip and take photos with friends very much.
That's why I choose to write this blog about tourist attractions.

Thank you,
NewMT.

Mae Khampong and zipling

This eco village, and the pristine Mae Takhrai National Park in which it is nestled, is best seen from the tree tops which is why most the visitors are part of the Flight of the Gibbon experience. This is the original zip line in Chiang Mai and the most professionally run, a thrilling adventure 50m above ground on more than 25 lines. It takes several hours to negotiate the sky bridges, abseiling obstacles and canopy. You might even spott gibbons in the wild. Mae Khampong, where it's based, is a pretty little village perched besides a mountain stream at altitude. It's a refreshing escape from the tourist trail. Open: daily. Tours run from 7am throughout the day, costing 3,300 baht. Tel: 053 010 660, email:
info@treetopasia.com

Chiang Mai Night Safari

One of Chiang Mai’s newest attractions, this 120-acre woodland at the foot of Doi Suithep National Park is worthwhile for the whole family. A two-kilometre Jaguar Trail around a pretty lake has many zoo-like enclosures and when it gets dark two different tram rides take visitors through open safari area full of African, Asia and South American predators and wild animals. It includes a large pavilion area with restaurant and Southeast Asia’s biggest musical fountain. Open: daily, 11:00-22.00, day safari Thai version, depart every 30 mins., riding: 15:00-16.30, tram riding: Thai version, depart every 5-30 mins., during 17.00-22.00; North zone: English version, depart at 18.30 and 22.15, South zone: English version, depart at 18.30 and 22.15, entry: Walking zone: Foreigners: adults/children 100/50 baht, Thais: adults/children 50/25 baht, Day safari: Foreigners: adults/children 800/400 baht, Thais: adults/children 200/100 baht, Night safari: Foreigners: adults/children 800/400 baht, Thais: adults/children 300/125 baht, 33 Moo 12, tel: (053) 999 000. More on the Night Safari. website: www.chiangmainightsafari.com.

Chiang Mai Zoo

Spread out over a huge area, at the foot of Doi Suithep, is this exhausting zoo - it’s very hilly - although there is a tram and a monorail. Most of the animals enjoy quite large natural habitats here, with inhabitants ranging from bears to penguins. The latest additions are two pandas (on loan from China) and their recent offspring, which have become national celebrities. There is also a brand new snow dome, which is a novelty for the locals. Open: daily 08:00-17:00; entry: foreigners:adults/children 100/50 baht, Thais: adults/children 70/20 baht (pandas, snow dome, aquarium,adventure park and tram, extra); 100 Huay Kaew Road, tel: (053) 221 179, email: chiangmaizoomail@gmail.com, website: www.chiangmaizoo.com.

Wat Chedi Luang

This is perhaps Chiang Mai’s most striking relic and was once the most important in the Lanna capital. Dating from 1441, the 91-metre high pagoda was felled to half that height in an earthquake in the late 16th century. To this day the partially renovated chedi remains the tallest structure in the old city and the main attraction. There are several Viharn or Ubosots in the compound as well. The much revered Emerald Buddha, found in the Grand Palace in Bangkok, briefly lived here during its remarkable travels. Open: 06:00-17:00; entry: free.

Wat Prathat Doi Suithep

This is one of Thailand’s most famous temples, overlooking the city from its spectacular mountain location. The winding road up to the temple passes a couple of nice waterfalls and the view from the temple platform is impressive.

On the way up to the temple, it's worth looking at Huay Kaew and Monthathal Falls - a meditation centre is attached to the temple and food, drink and souvenirs are on sale at the entrance. Open: 06:00-21.00; entry:foreigners 30 baht, free for Thais, lift: 20 baht per person each way; tel: (053) 295 003. More on Doi Suthep.The site dates from 1386 and is revered among Thais as one of the country’s most important religious sites. With its distinctive gilded chedi and marble-floored courtyard, the temple is full of symbolism and is usually busy. If the 300 steps leading up to the temple are too much for you, a lift offers a quick shortcut.

Phuping Palace and National Park

Located another six kilometres up the mountain, this site is decorated with plenty of colourful, exotic flowers. It serves as the royal winter residence from mid–December to early February, when it is closed to visitors. Carry on up the mountain and you visit a very touristy Hmong hill tribe village, Baan Doi Pui, or continue to a lovely viewpoint near the summit. Open: 08:30 to 16:30 (tickets not sold from 11:30-13:00), closed from January to March; entry: foreigners 50 baht, Thais 20 baht;trolley car 300 baht per car (max. 3 persons); tel: (053) 233 065, email: bhubingpalace@yahoo.co.th, website: www.bhubingpalace.org.