Chiang Mai, the fifth largest city of Thailand which is unequivocally famous for its lush green lawns, magnificent mountains and spectacular looking plains. Situated on a wondrous plain at the altitude of 316 m, it is more serene and green then the capital of Thailand.

Getting Here

You would be landing on Chang Mai International Airport if you are coming from airplane. A good deal of bus services run from the Bangkok Northern Bus Terminal for the destination of Chiang Mai. Train facilities are also available if you prefer using of them.

Getting Around

An unconventional way of traveling inside this city is by using the songthaew or seelor. Tuk-tuks and Samlor are good reasonable alternatives for the roads of Chiang Mai. Other options like bus, walk, modern taxi, bicycle and cars also exist for your convenience.

Climate

As the region of Chiang Mai is enclosed by mountains, the weather experienced by it is different from the weather in other parts of Thailand. Wintry season usually lasts from the end of October to the late of September. The majorly chilly months are the months of December and January. It starts drizzling normally from early July till the conclusion of October.

Museums and Temples

Chiang Mai has a rich heritage in terms of its history and religious affairs. Chiang Mai National Museum, Chiang Mai University Art Museum and Postal Museum are the perfect incarnations of Chiang Mai's love for history. A unique museum also exists which is named as Museum of World Insects and Natural Wonders. There are almost 300 temples in Chang Mai.

Festivals

Chang Mai flowers festival is held on a yearly basis on the first weekend of February. The sparkling and dynamic colors that get displayed at that time are simply unparalleled. For flower lovers, Chiang Mai is the best place for you since Royal Exposition is another festival held to showcase a diversified range of orchids to the tourists. Loi Krathong Festival is another prominent event wherein candles are placed in colorful lanterns and fireworks.

Activities and Nightlife

If you want to polish your Thai culinary skills then Chiang Mai is the finest place for this. You can also learn the customary Thai palpation in addition to the numerous activities of swimming, golf, motorcycling, fishing, rafting, rock climbing and many more. Chiang Mai has its own share of dynamic dance clubs, plethora of pubs and bars and the option of live music under the open sky is also available to anyone who wants to go for it.

Food

If you are in Chiang Mai, opt to eat classic Thai food. Khao soi, yellow wheat noodles in curry with kai or neua or seafood should be your priority here. All kinds of foods are available on all kinds of budget.

Accommodation

Even by usual standards of Thai, accommodation in Chiang Mai is relatively cheap. You can choose one that is tailored to suit your needs properly. Budget, mid range and lavish accommodations are all available and it is your decision which suits your needs the best.

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Planning a Visit to Chiang Mai, Thailand by Vicarious Eye Photography

Chiang Mai is a wonderful city and a must-see destination in Thailand. Phuket has the beaches and Bangkok is the capitol with a lot of everything (sometimes too much of everything, such as pollution and traffic), but Chaing Mai offers significantly more culture and a lot less vice. Unlike other well-trafficked tourist destinations in Thailand, Chiang Mai has relatively less prostitution and fewer night clubs in its tourist spots. Don't get me wrong; the red light neighborhoods are still available. You just have to look a little bit more to find them. But for the traveler who wants to leave the urban areas to experience the more rural and natural parts of the country, Chiang Mai offers easier and more convenient access. If you decide to visit Chiang Mai, here are some tips on how to spend a couple of days there:

During the Day in Chiang Mai

If you are a Buddhist temple aficionado, you can spend an entire day visiting the various wats (temples) scattered around the Old City, with the biggest and most well-known being Wat Phra Singh on the west end of Th Ratchadamnoen. Unlike Bangkok, these wats are more operational with orange-robed monks going about their daily routines. Remember when visiting to wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Entrance is free to all of the wats. Lonely Planet guidebooks have a walking tour of the major wats in the Old City.
A visit to Thailand isn't complete without a Thai massage. Visit Sawasdee Massage by the Night Bazaar. According to a local postman, Sawasdee Massage is one of the first massage centers in Chiang Mai and its service is firmer and better than the "softer" massages given on the streets. A Thai massage will run you about US$13 for two hours, and the focus is mostly on your legs, but some on your back, shoulders, and arms.
Outside of Chiang Mai

Another option is to head out of the city area of Chiang Mai altogether. Travel offices make this easy for you, as it is difficult to do on your own. There are plenty of offices in the Old City so you will not have to look far to book an excursion. They offer one-day or multi-day excursions. The price for the same trek will vary depending on the office you go to, but many of these offices work with each other so regardless of the price you pay or which travel company you go with, you will end up merging with other travel groups. The zipline treks are excellent and a lot of fun and can take up an entire day, as they include more than 20 platforms to zip between. The most well-known is named Flight of the Gibbons, and it's operated by a New Zealand man. There is a local alternative that is equally large and slightly cheaper. There are guides and instructors at both. Separately, the elephant treks are fun because you get to ride an elephant through the secluded jungle and down rivers. The whitewater rafting is mild, but fun for people who haven't done it much, or at all. The bamboo rafting is a quiet, peaceful drift down a fairly still river. The elephant treks and rafting give you an opportunity to leave the city and spend some time in nature, so it's a good option if you have a day to kill, and you can get a package that includes all three activities. Often bundled into these excursions are visits to a tribal village, with the most popular being the Karen longneck tribe. One thing to note about these villages is that they are fairly artificial and are mostly there to sell you something. If you are looking to peer into the daily life of Thai villagers, you will be disappointed. The Karen longnecks in particular are actually from Myanmar or further north in Thailand. Just a handful of villagers were brought to Chiang Mai to showcase to the tourists.

Shopping

There are three unique options for shopping, but the top two require being in Chiang Mai over the weekend. The best and biggest is the Sunday Walking Street. This is a very long street that gets packed with vendors selling everything you can possibly imagine and more, for prices that are so low you wonder how they turn a profit. There is a high level of quality and creativity here. These aren't the typical products you find in Chinatowns and other markets around Asia. The products are much, much better, and there's something for everyone. The Sunday Walking Street runs from 6pm until midnight on Sunday evenings, and stretches from the Tha Pae gate on the east side of the Old City all the way down Th Ratchadamnoen to Wat Phra Singh. The Saturday Walking Street is outside of the Pratu Chiang Mai gate on the south side of the Old City down Th Wualai, and operates from 6pm until midnight on Saturday evenings. It is very similar to the Sunday Walking Street and many of the products are the same, but there is just a little less being sold here. This is not to understate the size of this shopping venue; it is still quite large with many options. The Saturday Walking Street also offers fewer places to sit down and take a drink break, but both the Sunday and Saturday Walking Streets offer foot massages on comfortable chairs that allow for nice people watching while you get the knots worked out of your worn legs. The final option is the Night Bazaar to the east of the Old City. I did not go there, but from what I hear, it cannot hold a candle in terms of quality or options to either of the above shopping streets. However, if you are not in Chiang Mai over the weekend and have an inkling to do some shopping, then the Night Bazaar is probably your best option.

Where to Stay

If you are willing to splurge a few more dollars and stay somewhere a step above the backpacker and one star hostels, consider staying in the U Chiang Mai or the Tamarind Village, both on the main Th Ratchademnoen road so you will be centrally located to all of the action. These hotels are clean and the service and food are great. Otherwise there are plenty of options for every budget inside the Old City.

Muay Thai Boxing

For a late evening activity (9pm to midnight), you can go watch a Muay Thai boxing match. Ringside tickets cost between US$12-18. The majority of these competitions are exhibition matches because they don't kick or punch as hard as they are normally supposed to. They are "90% real" according to my hotel concierge. But going to a competition is a nice option for an evening out.

For photographs of Chiang Mai taken during many of the activities mentioned above, visit Vicarious Eye Photography at http://vicariouseye.com

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She is more of a man that you will ever be and even more of a women. Chiang Mai Cabaret Show

So, yesterday Susie (Mom) and I went to Wat (temple) Doi Suthep. This is one of the more famous buddhist temples in Thialand. I finally got around to spelling "Chiang" and "buddhist" correctly =).


So, we got a great deal, 200 baht for both of us to take a ride up to the temple. Its about a 20 - 25 minute drive from our hotel, and most "red trucks" wont take anything less than 5 - 6 people at a time. We seem to have been lucky, as we didn't even have to haggle with this guy, and for 100 baht a person, its not a bad deal (2.25 or so per person)


One moment, there seems to be some kind of .. parade going by.... I dont have my Camera, but i'll BRB.


Its the internet though, so its not like you will ever know I stepped away =)

Ohh.. its a middle (or highschool, remember, it's so hard to tell ages here) band. Ok, they are gone now, and I can hear the Disco music on my Ipod.

So, for 100 baht each, it was worth the trip to get there when we wanted to. I'm very glad we didnt skip Doi Suthep, because it was amazing! I got my brother a Buddhist trinket that can be used as either a keychain, or more like they are here, as a necklace pendant. I'd say half the people I run into here wear them, they are very popular with the young Buddhists here.

I think its national walk down the road day for school kids. It must be every class out there.

So, after the Wat (temple), Susie started feeling the effects of Food Poisoning. Here, let me explain them: Hah, just kidding.

So, needless to say, she stayed in last night. Jenny and Ron went out to the China Man's house to get some Acupuncture, after visiting his shop for herbs and stuff for Rons arthritis.

I was on my own, so I ended up buying tickets for Simon Chiang Mai, a Cabaret on the skirt of the city. I was provided transportation from my Hotel, the Sri Pat Guest House (look it up, its great). I ended up sitting next to some Aussie girls on the bus, and we took seats in the second row, far right (there are stages on either side of the main, central stage). I cant begin to tell you how much fun I had. For those of you who are not familiar with Simon Cabaret, let me explain a little something to you:


These girls, the most beautiful girls I have seen in Asia, are all men. MEN. They have ALMOST all the right parts to be a woman, but they kept the original lower packaging.

When I say they are beautiful, I mean if I was standing in a bar, I would only dream of being able to talk to one of these girls. They are that pretty. You would never know these girls were boys. I cant wait to upload the pictures. I actually sneaked in my video camera, so that will be another video clip I'll have to upload when I get to the states. Ohh, if I was here for another night I'd probably go again, it was only 400 baht, including transportation, and no drink minimum, so no hidden fees. There was a 20 baht charge after the show to get your picture taken with one or two of the man-women, so I got my picture taken with two gorgious girls. Boys.

We got my mom some anti biotics, so she feels a little better this morning, but wont leave her room, for fear of not having a toilet. (Ewwww)

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Phra Nakhon Khiri (Thai: อุทยานประวัติศาสตร์พระนครคีรี) is a historical park in Phetchaburi, Thailand, located on a hill overlooking the city. The name Phra Nakhon Khiri means Holy City Hill, but locals know it better as Khao Wang, meaning hill with palace.

The park consists of three building groups, located on the three peaks of the 92m high hill. On the western peak is the actual palace with adjoining structures. The middle or central peak is a big chedi named Phra That Chom Phet. The eastern peak houses the Wat Phra Kaeo, the royal temple, built in similar fashion to the Wat Phra Kaeo in Bangkok. The whole complex was built as a summer palace by King Mongkut, with construction finished in 1860.

The site was registered as a historical park on August 27, 1979, with two of the palace buildings now housing a branch of the Thai National Museum.

Phetchaburi (often short Phet'buri, Thai: เพชรบุรี (Pronunciation)) is one of the central provinces (changwat) of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (from north clockwise) Ratchaburi, Samut Songkhram and Prachuap Khiri Khan. In the west it borders Tanintharyi Division of Myanmar.





Tourism

Sights

Hat Cha-am (หาดชะอำ) Appearing to have been frozen in time warp, midway between remaining a Thai-style resort, and modernising to meet international tastes and requirements, this extensive pine-fringed beach is considered to be one of the most popular beaches of Thailand.

Maruekhathaiyawan Palace (พระราชนิเวศน์มฤคทายวัน) This beachside wooden palace was formerly used as a royal summer residence by King Rama VI during the 1920s. Facing the open sea, the palace is referred to as the palace of love and hope”

Huai Sai Wildlife Breeding Centre (ศูนย์เพาะเลี้ยงและขยายพันธุ์สัตว์ป่าห้วยทราย) 14 kilometres south of Cha-am at km. 220, a 4-kilometre branch road leads to the Huai Sai Wildlife Breeding Centre where wild animals, both mammals and birds, are conserved in its shady area.

Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park (อุทยานประวัติศาสตร์พระนครคีรี) This covers a hilly area with an old palace and historical temples in the vicinity of the town. It consists of royal halls, temples and groups of buildings, constructed mostly in harmonious Thai, Western neoclassic and Chinese architectural styles.

A very happy 82cnd birthday to the king of Thailand today. The King’s birthday is also fathers day in Thailand so a happy fathers day to everyone in Thailand as well. Let’s hope the King continues to recover from his recent illness and that the Thai People can come together for the king and the Kingdom and put aside all the political strife at least for the next few days.