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Chiang Mai Mountain Biking & Kayaking

Mountain biking and kayaking are popular adventure sports in Chiang Mai. The Mae Ping river offers numerous opportunities for kayaking through rainforests, coupled with a natural sightseeing experience. Several mountain biking tours are also available, with trails curving through national parks and hills, combining a taste of nature along with a taste of thrill.

Located in Northern Thailand, the Chiang Mai National Museum is a museum of national importance depicting the history of Chiang Mai as well as the Lanna Kingdom. It is also an educational centre aiming to preserve the art and culture of this part of Thailand. Located close to Wat Chet Yot, the Chiang Mai National Museum should be visited by history lovers and people interested in learning about the varied culture of Thailand. The Chiang Mai National Museum was started by the King of Thailand in 1973 It is a three storied structure with traditional architecture and a Lanna styled roof. Each floor contains artefacts of the northern Thai art and culture. These typically include Buddha statues from the Chiang Saen Era, Northern wares, Lanna Buddha statues, Tribal artifacts of the tribes of Lanna, historic photos of the kingdom of Chiang Mai and objects carved out from wood. Read More

Located on Chang Khlan Thanon, on the eastern side of the old city, the bustling Chiang Mai Night Bazaar is a favorite haunt for shopaholics, with stalls selling clothing, accessories, decor items, artwork, toys, and electronics. It is also a great place to try local Thai delicacies like mango sticky rice, pad Thai, and spring rolls. As you tread along the one kilometre stretch of Chiang Mai Night Bazaar you are sure feel the vibe of Thailand’s buzzing night life. Pass through the street during the day and you can catch some behind the scene action as the shopkeepers prepare for the night by laying out the stalls and their wares. The real action kicks off at night when the street bazaar comes alive in every sense of the word. Shop till you drop and then bite into some delicious snacks at the restaurants dotted along the street. And then live up the night at the discotheques and night clubs. Read More

World’s largest and ranked second as a nocturnal zoo, Chiang Mai Night safari park is an unparalleled African-Savannah-Cross Zoological park cum night safari. It functions as a zoo by the day and night safari after dawn. Modeled after Singapore Night Safari, the Chiang Mai Night Safari provides visitors a mind-blowing experience like being out in the wilderness at night. Spread across 320 acres, Chiang Mai Zoological Park is home to around 1400 faunae of more than 200 species from different continents worldwide. It has three animal zones where visitors can interact, feed and take pictures of wild animals like hyenas, lions, tigers, giraffes, elephants, and bears in their natural habitats. The itinerary also includes a dancing fountain and a laser light show. Read More

Chiang Mai Red Cross & Winter Fair

The Chiang Mai Red Cross & Winter Fair is an annual charity festival hosted in Mae Rim, Chiang Mai during the end of the year. This winter fete is nothing short of a grand party, complete with amusement rides, raffles, arcade games, live music, beauty pageants and much more. The proceeds from the event are donated to several charities, primarily to Red Cross.

The Chiang Mai University Art Museum is directly associated to Chiang Mai University, with much of its displays coming straight from their Faculty of Arts. The museum encourages artworks by students of the university as well as accomplished artists. It also functions as a cultural hub, as it hosts film screenings, art festivals and performative programs significant of Thai culture.

Spread across 200 acres, The Chiang Mai Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in northern Thailand. Housing animal species from all over the world, the Chiang Mai Zoo also has an Aviary, called Nakornping Bird Park, housing over 1500 species of local and international bird species. Located in the foothills of Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Zoo hosts over 400 different species of animals. The Zoo is also a conducive picnic spot with a great view. The Zoo exhibitions are very similar to the natural habitat of these animals, providing them with a space of comfort and protection. The zoo also has tunnel aquariums holding world records as well. The Chiang Mai Zoo hosts a variety of rare exhibits. Some of them include the Submarine Flower Urchin, a tiny creature that loves dressing up. The other rare sights include Nautilus, Scorpionfish and Frogfish; that can hide in plain sight. Established in 1995, the Aviary was set up to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Accession to the Throne. Read More

Chinatown

The Chinatown in Chiang Mai is a culturally rich, albeit small area. Its close location to the busy Warorot Market sometimes makes it indistinguishable from the local Thai market area. There are several shops selling gold, cheap fabric and domestic appliances here. The market is more alive at night with stalls preparing authentic Chinese street food delicacies. Located adjacent to Ping River, the entrance to this vibrant town of Chiang Mai is adorned with an exuberant Chinese gate opposite Chang Moi. Unlike some of the other Chinatowns in the country, Chiang Mai Chinatown is a tad bit cooler and a lot less cheap. Built over a century ago, Chinatown is still renowned as one of the popular destinations in Chiang Mai. With the bazaar bustling with Confucian temples and a wide variety of Chinese stores adorned in bright red, these colours symbolise good fortune. Read More

Located near the National Museum, the Chinese Cemetery is a quiet area lined with beautiful graves commemorating those who have passed. The neat white structures are majestic, yet elegant, ensuring a comfortable resting place. One can also find installations of mythical creatures guarding the cemetery. This is a good place for those looking for some peace for silent introspection.

Once the residence of Dara Rasmee, one of the Royal King's consorts, the Dara Pirom Palace is now open to the public as a museum. Set upon a peaceful compound, the palace is a testimony to the brilliance of Thai-colonial architecture and upper class cultures. The rooms exhibit memorabilia, photographs, textiles and heirlooms from the princess's life and times.