18Aug Chiang Mai in One Day
Chiang Mai is the second largest city of Thailand, located in northern Thailand near Bangkok and 700 km by car. The people of Chiang Mai over 1500000 people. Chiang Mai is the old city that has the magic power which can attract people to visit. At the temple town have more than 300 temples in which some Burmese architectural influence can be seen. It cosmopolitan with a well developed infrastructure for tourists, such as centre for arts, crafts, cooking, massage and its environs by the hill tribes.
The population of Thailand and Chiang Mai that the Kingdom of Lanna. You can notice from their language, home, local food and costumes.
What to do
Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep The famous and important temple of Chiang Mai is Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, which has built in 1383 BE Tourists can watch over the city of views in a walk along the steep staircase around naga of 300 steps. Rech Once you see a huge golden pagoda (chedi), ring the bell to pay tribute to holy relics of Buddha that attract lovers all over the world. A stroll around the grounds reveals a variety of colors and fragrant flowers, and murals depicting Buddha’s previous lives.
Each year, Chiang Mai, the people celebrate Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep night walk from the University of Chiang Mai temple far by about 9 kilometers and last about 2-3 hours.
Hours: 8 am – 5 pm, Monday to Saturday Status: Since the end of Huay Keaw Road and continue approximately 9 kilometres north-west of Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand 50300 – Chiang Mai Chiang May Zoo Zoo was opened in 1995, based Mr.Harold by Mr. Young, an American missionary.
He kept wild animals at the foot of the mountain Suthep to be private zoo. Now, Chiang Mai Zoo has 7,000 animals and covers the area of 531 rai (1 rai = 2 / 5 acres). And new popular panda animal east China, they lend us a pair of pandas to 10 years from 2004 to 2014.
Wat Chedi Luang This temple was built in the 14th century and in downtown. It is well known because of its enormous Chedi, which is measured at 282 feet high and 144 feet wide (the base), it is considered the largest chedi in Chiang Mai. The Central Airport Plaza shopping mall is a little smaller than Kad Suan Keow but still offers great stores as among teenagers who go there. All stores here are familiar names like Watson, Esprit, The Body Shop Shop and Export. At tenants area you can find many things like wine glasses, jewelry, telephones, appliances and sporting goods etc. Hours: 11.00am-10p.m.on Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 10p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Location: 2 Mahidol (Highway 1141), Chiang Mai, 50100, near Chiang Mai Air Port.
Nightlife
Night Bazaar Night Bazaar is located on Chang Klan Road, a shopping paradise, with many shops along two secondary roads. The street stalls selling a variety of items, including fine Thai silk, antiques, money, clothing, crafts, CDs, videos, perfumes and watches. This is an exciting area for shopping and there are many places to eat and drink. Hours: 6.00pmto midnight, Monday through Sunday. Location: 104-1 Chang Klan Road, Chiang Mai, Thailand 50100 -
The Red Lion English Pub & Restaurant A firm favourite of residents and tourists, The Red Lion opened more than five years has characteristics of air-conditioned bar and a pleasant terrace overlooking the dynamics of Chiang Mai Night Bazaar. Location: The heart of the famous Chiang Mai night bazaar in a quiet lane in front of the terminal at Mc Donald’s.
The Pub An old English pub and best pub in Chiang Mai has been here for decades. Location: 189 Huay Keow Road Tel: (053) 211550 – Pub Sax Jazz Music and art is a small Pub Taphae by the gate. Sax good music and a customer-friendly Location: 35 / 2 MoonMuang Rd Tel: (053) 216073 http://www.lifeevents.org/photos/200401-Sax% 20Pub /
How to get there
You can go to Chiang Mai by car, train and air.