Centara Duangtawan Hotel Chiang Mai is located in the heart of downtown Chiang Mai’s Night Bazaar area, only 15 minutes from Chiang Mai International Airport, bus terminal and railway station. |
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Doi Inthanon National Park covers the areas of several districts of Chiang Mai Province. The National Park consists of high mountains, including Doi Inthanon, which is the highest mountaintop in Thailand and the source of many rivers such as Ping River, where the Bhumipol Dam is situated and generating the electrical power. The National Park has beautiful natural scenery such as waterfalls, particularly Mae Ya Waterfall, which is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Thailand. Historically, the mountain of Doi Inthanon was refered to as Doi Ang Ka. Prince Intharawichayanon, the last ruler of Chiang Mai, realized the importance of the country’s forests, especially in the north, where the forest serve as the watershed for the country. After his death, the mountain was renamed Inthanon, a short version of his name. Today, visitors can see the Inthanon Wichayanon stupa on the summit of Doi Ang Ka. |
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Chiang Dao Cave , Northern Thailand. Chiang Dao, literally translated 'the City of Stars', is North of Chiang Mai en route to Fang / Tha Ton. There is more to Chiang Dao than just it's famous caves. Chiang Dao town centre still has some charming old style wooden shops flanking the highway. The soon to be opened bypass should make it a very pleasant place to visit. Many of the people around Chiang Dao are involved with agriculture. The morning market starts at around 3.00 a.m. finishing at about 8.00 a.m. It is an interesting to see the locals shopping here. Every Tuesday Chiang Dao has a bustling and colourful market where people from the surrounding area, including many different groups of mountain people (hilltribes) come to buy and sell their wares. Not intended for tourists and well worth experiencing. |
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The oldest part of the 15th c. Wat Phra That Si Chom Tong is the Burmese-style chedi, built in 1451 and said to contain a relic of the Buddha. The cruciform wiharn was built around 1550 in the reign of King Muang Keo, and has beautiful gilded wood carving along the gables, eaves and portals, as well as on the teak columns and beams in the interior, making it an outstanding work of art. Inside there is also a Burmese-style altar, its rich decoration including two ornately worked elephant tusks, and a number of Buddha figures. The seated bronze Buddha is the object of particular veneration. |
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A comfortable 3-hour drive from Chiang Mai, through some of Thailand's spectacular scenery, Doi Ang Khang is a perfect place to unwind. Its mountain location, cool climate and the tranquil beauty of the surrounding countryside, make it an ideal spot to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. It is a unique destination for travellers, both for the beauty of the natural environment as well as the intriguing and unique lifestyles of the local hill tribes, which have remained unchanged for centuries. A special attraction here is the massive Royal Projects established to wean the hill tribes from cultivating opium to growing cash crops - a most successful achievement of King Bhumiphol. |
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Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is a Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai province, Thailand. The temple is often referred to as Doi Suthep although this is actually the name of the mountain it is located on. The temple is located 15 km from the city of Chiang Mai and is a sacred site to many Thai people. From the temple impressive views of Chiang Mai can be seen and it remains a popular destination of foreign visitors. The original founding of the temple remains a legend and there are a few varied versions. The temple is said to be founded in 1383 when the first chedi was built [1]. Over time the temple has expanded, and been made to look more extravagant with many more holy shrines added. |
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The newest zoo in Thailand, Chiang Mai Night Safari Zoo, is located near a botanical garden in Mae Hia Subdistrict, Muang District, Chiang Mai Province. The National Park, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation Department and the Zoological Park Organization will supply more than 1,700 animals to the zoo. This nightspot is to be another international tourist attraction and will showcase Thailand’s wildlife, while also providing greater public awareness on the preservation of natural habitats. |
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A major attraction of Chiang Mai is the night bazaar, a market that opens after sundown. Go there after 8 p.m. and you will find it busy and attractive there.
Expect the usual souvenirs at the night bazaar, as sold anywhere in Thailand. You will find a bit more wood carved articles in the night bazaar. They are typically being made in and around Chiang Mai. The price of wood carved articles usually is a bit lower in the night bazaar than in the shops in Chiang Mai or in the large handicraft centers around Chiang Mai, but often the quality is lower. So inspect the articles you want to buy well, to see if it meets your requirements. Furthermore you will see people from the Hill Tribes, typically dressed, as sellers in the night bazaar. |
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This Hmong village has preserved their simple but splendid traditions and lifestyles. The village can be reached by taking a left turn at Km.12 and proceeding for 7 kilometers. Only four-wheel vehicles in good condition can make the trip. Along the route, you can visit resorts which are open to visitors, including Mae Sa Valley, Mae Sa Resort (offers a 9-hole golf course), and Kangsadan Farm.This Hmong village has preserved their simple but splendid traditions and lifestyles. The village can be reached by taking a left turn at Km.12 and proceeding for 7 kilometers. Only four-wheel vehicles in good condition can make the trip. Along the route, you can visit resorts which are open to visitors, including Mae Sa Valley, Mae Sa Resort (offers a 9-hole golf course), and Kangsadan Farm. |
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Situated next to Huai Kaew Arboretum at the foot of the mountain where Phra That Doi Suthep is located, the zoo houses a pair of cuddly Pandas on loan from China. Inside the zoo, there are over 200 types of Asian and African mammals and birds for visitors to observe. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., the admission fee for an adult is 100 bahts and a child is 20 bahts. There are excellent facilities for tourists with restaurants and a camping site. |
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It was formerly know as an area of Doi Sam Muen highland development project which was initited by His Majesty the King to solve the problem of forest encroachment and poaching, as well as to enhance the lives of the local hilltribe people. As this area is filled with attractive natural condition and virginal forests provided vital watersheds, Huai Nam Dang was declared the 81st national park of Thailand by the Royal Forest Department on 14 August 1995. Huai Nam Dang National Park covers four districts : Mae Taeng, Chiang Dao, and Wiang Haeng in Chiang Mai province including Pai district in Mae Hong Son province, covering an area of approximately 1,247 square kilometres. Later on it was designated as the National Park for commemorating 100th year establishment of the Royal Forest Department and also for the celebration of His Majesty the King’s 50th year on the throne. |
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