Pros: Beautiful place, cultural, cheap Cons: lack of vegetarian food!
Chiang Mai is one of the biggest cities in the North of Thailand and I?m lucky enough to have recently returned from there. I visited Thailand for a fortnight as a break from a trip to Singapore visiting relatives, and although I?ve been to Thailand...
Pros: Great shopping at the Sunday market, Doi Suthep is beautiful Cons: Unless you're trekking, there isn't more then a day or two of sights here
In July-August 2003, my wife and I took a 3 week trip to Thailand, Malaysia, Brunei, and Singapore. We are independent travellers and stayed at budget hotels (and ate at budget restaurants!) throughout our trip, which started in Bangkok. There are lots of ...
Pros: Fitter, Happier, Cleaner. Cons: The Overnight Train.
Chaing Mai is the capital of the Northern Thailand province of Chaing Mai. With a population of just over 160,000 people it is the perfect urban getaway from the strangling density of Bangkok. The weather is also a little cooler than the capital and its...
Pros: Large city convenience with small city charm, lower prices than Bangkok Cons: Few, if any.
I enjoyed spending 5 days in the Chiang Mai area. Some background info...I went on an independent tour (booked in the US, but customized for me) with private tour guides. I went in late September 2000, during rainy season. I also got a severe sinus...
Pros: Many birds easy to see. Cons: Too many birds in 1 area
If you are a bird or nature lover this is a trip for you. We offer this bird watching journey with experienced local birding guides.See
http://www.all-thailand-exp.com/
For more details and photos.
Pros: Authentic Thai culture Cons: Shocking hill tribe poverty
While in Chiang Mai on a culinary tour, my mother and I had the opportunity to visit Wat Doi Suthep. The temple is located in the mountains, 1,056 meters above sea level. Many Thai Buddhists make a point to take a pilgrimage to this Wat during their...
Pros: Many different activities Cons: You'll never want to leave
Chiang Mai is a great place to visit for everyone. There is something for everyone, day and night. One of the things that Chiang Mai is famous for is the Night Bazaar which is a great place to hang out at night. Even if you aren't a shopper, you'll be...
I've been to Thailand several times and would not hesitate to go again. The Thai people are as beautiful to deal with as they are physically attractive. Choose the time of your visit well. Don't visit during the rainy season. Get yourself a travel...
Pros: Friendly people, less pollution, milder climate than southern Thailand, "smaller-town" feel Cons: Increasing pollution
The largest city in North Thailand, Chiang Mai provides much of the best Thailand has to offer while keeping to a minimum the maddening distractions found in other parts of the country. This is perhaps best seen in comparison with Bangkok. In Chiang...
Pros: Excellent scenery, wildflowers and colorful birds Cons: Takes at least 3 days to see everything
Here is another great adventure we now do for our clients. We travel by van instead of motorbike and have the option of staying in a nice cabin or tent.
See http://www.all-thailand-exp.com/
Here is one of my favorite adventures and like no other. We now offer this trek to our clients and you can read more with pictures by visiting Asa's Guest Home web site at http://www.infothai.com/asagh/
Pros: Excellent food, people, nature and culture. Cons: Avoid the touristy areas if you can.
There are hundreds of tour operators in Thailand and many more who bring travelers to the Kingdom. The main problem is everyone is following each other doing the same things. When traveling on these treks and tours everything seems staged for the tourist...
Pros: Great education and great fun Cons: Hot and humid, on a hot animals back
During my visit to Chiang Mai in 1998, my mother and I had an opportunity to visit the Elephant camp at Mae Ta Marn. This camp offered elephant rides, ox cart rides, bamboo raft rides, and an elephant training show.
Pros: Great bargains, fun atmosphere Cons: Beware of pickpockets
In 1998, my mother and I visited Thailand, while on a culinary tour. Our first stop was Chiang Mai. First of all, Chiang Mai was my favorite city in Thailand. There, we were greeted by an exotic blend of hill tribe cultures, elephant camps, and...
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