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Daytrips In And Around Chiang Mai

First of all buy yourself a Nancy Chandler Map of Chiang Mai, which is an essential for finding all those interesting places which you would otherwise miss (all good book stores stock them or visit www.nancychandler.net).

Although there is a lot of beautiful countryside around Bangkok, try to choose a good balance of things to do both in the city and things outside the city so that you donˇt try to pack to much driving around into one day. Some of the most interesting things to do in Chiang Mai are free! Walk around inside the old walled city and see all the old temples and then walk up Wu Lai Road, which is part of the old silver district - it is fascinating to see how all the items for sale in the shops are hand beaten is tiny work shops behind the shops (you can even hear the sound of the tapping hammers as you walk past).

Ideas

For those longer car trips around the mountain areas of Chiang Mai, be sure to prepare individually wrapped small toys (new ones or old favorites) or activity bags to hand out at intervals during the trip. If you have a chance to go to the Night Bazaar, they could even be items that relate to the trip such as little costumed dolls.

The following "child friendly" trips have been given icons for whether they are:

 = Fun for all the family
 = Focusing on younger children
= Something which your teenagers will enjoy

Chiang Mai Zoo

The only zoo in northern Thailand, located on the foothill of Doi Suthep, near Chiang Mai University on Huay Kaew road. The park is set in mountainous tropical rainforest and you can drive around the zoo by car.

The Zoo keeps various kinds of rare wild animals of native to a tropical climate. There are more than 6,000 animals belonging to 69 species of mammal, 311 species of birds, 15 species of reptiles and 60 species of fresh water fishes. Some of the species are endangered in Thailand.

Chiang Mai Zoo is approximately 10 minutes from Hotel and 15 minutes drive from downtown. Open Daily from 08.00 - 18.00. The admission fee is Baht 30 for adults and Baht 5 for Children, Baht 30 to bring in a car and Baht 10 for a bicycle. Telephone 66 53 221-179, 222479, 226193 Fax 66 53 222-283

Elephant Riding

There are several Elephant Camps in the mountain area near Chiang Mai, including the Mae Sa Elephant Camp, 25kms from the centre of Chiang Mai to the Chiang Dao Elephant Camp 56kms away.

Watch the elephants trained for work and after the show, try a ride on the back of the great animal with the mahout. Through the jungle.

The admission fee to the camps is Baht 80 and Baht 600 per elephant ride (maximum 2 people). Contact Mae Sa Elephant Camp on 66 53 206-2 or the Chiang Dao Elephant Camp on 66 53 298-553

Park in the Forest


Located on the foothill of Doi Suthep and next to Chiang Mai University, the park offers beautiful scenery for those who enjoy be in the great outdoors. There are a good selection of plants growing wild and jogging and walking tracks for the more energetic. Only a short distance from the hotel (5 minutes by car) and no admission fee

Huay Tueng Tao Lake

A manmade reservoir in Mae Rim about 10 km from the hotel on the end of irrigation Road. Open daily from 10.00 - 18.00. The admission fee is Baht 20 for adults and Baht 10 for children.

Local Kindergarten /Primary School in Chiang Mai


Learn about the Thai education system and make some new friends. Experience classroom activities with Thai children or try studying Thai with local teachers. Contact our Guest Relations Officer for more information or to set this up. This is free

Mae Ping River Cruise

Starting form the landing at Wat Chai Mongkol, Charoen Prathet on the road opposite Alliance Francaise. Cruise slowely down the Mae Ping River taking in the many beautiful residences in the heart Chiang Mai. The boat will stop at a private fruit gardens. Daily service from 08.30 - 17:00. The cost is Baht 300 per person including soft drinks and round trip transportation from the hotel. Telephone 66 53 274-822

Buffalo Training Camp

The buffalo training camp is in Mae Rim, about 21kms from downtown and takes 25 minutes by car.

Here you will enjoy, magnificent views of the scenic Doi Suthep mountains and the atmosphere of Thai country life as you watch farmers and buffalo working the fields in traditional style.

The objective of the camp is to preserve the traditional way of life of Thai farmers and the buffalo. You will watch a demonstration of the buffalos skills as they are taught working commands such as "Turn Left, Turn Right and Go Straight". Also there is a water wheel operated by buffalo plus farmer and buffalo teams working together to ploughing the rice paddy. The admission fee is Baht 200 for adults and Baht 100 for children and the camp is open daily from 08.00 - 17:00. Telephone/ Fax 66 53 301-628 or email bannkwaithai@hotmail.com
www.bannkwaithai.com

Monkey training school

Visit the school which trains monkeys for agricultural purposes. The animals are cute and playful but follow the commands of their trainers. You can watch the monkeys show off their skill picking up coconuts and do some trick for visitors. Show times 11.00 / 13.00 / 16.00 p.m. The admission fee is Baht 250 for adult and Baht 150 for children. Telephone 66 53 298-818, 860-547, 01 607-2511

World Insects Museum

The World Insects Museum & Natural Center is located on Nimmanhaemindra road, soi.13 and open daily from 08.30 a.m. - 04.30 p.m. The admission fee is Baht 100 for adults and Baht 50 for children. Telephone 66 53 211-891 or E-mail; insects_museum@hotmail.com

Cinema

There are 8 screens at the Kad Suan Kaew Shopping Center, a short distance from the hotel and 2 screens at the Huay Kaew Building opposite Kad Suan Kaew. The admission fee is Baht 70 during the week and Baht 90 at the weekend (Friday to Sunday).

Bowling

Bully Bowl is a very modern bowling facility plus a relaxation zone, food and drink corner and video games area . You will get a warm welcome from the staff. 4th Floor zone C, Kad Suan Kaew. Tel 66 53 224-444 Ext.19938-40

Go Kart (for all ages)

Chiang Mai Speedway is located just 7 kms south of the airport on the route 108 to Hang Dong. Test your driving skills and experience the thrill of high speed racing on a track with everything from baby karts to competition race karts. Open Daily from 10.00 - 1900 p.m. Telephone 66 53 430-059 for further information.

Ice Skating

At the Bully Ice in the Sky rink, Kad Suan Kaew Shopping Center zone C. Open Daily, Mon-Fri from 10.00- 21.00, Sat -Sun 09.00-22.00, Baht 70. per session. Tel 66 53 224-444 Ext. 19938-40.