Chiang
Mai
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When arriving
in Thailand ask for free copies of Thaiways magazine and Thaiways
maps from the information counter at airports or hotels.
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| Doi
Suthep Route (Highway 1004) |
| Chiang Mai National
Museum |
(beside Wat Chet Yot)
The museum houses a collection of Lanna Thai works of art, ancient
Buddha images and war weapons.
| Open |
Daily, 09.00 - 16.00 hrs.
except Mondays, Tuesdays and official holidays. |
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| Chiang Mai Arboretum
(Huai Kaeo) |
(next to Chiang Mai University / see Map
of Chiang Mai)
This is the landscaped park containing many kinds of tropical trees
and flowers. It also serves as a fitness park for local people.
| Open |
Daily, 08.00 - 19.00 hrs. |
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| Chiang Mai Zoo
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next to the Chiang
Mai Arboretum, Huai Kaew Road / see Map
of Chiang Mai City
On a 210-acre woody land at the foot of Doi Suthep, it is home
to over 7,000 animals in a wooded natural environment. |
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| Due to its plentiful animals and
beautiful natural setting, the zoo is one of the popular attractions
in Chiang Mai. Since December 2003, it has become a must-visit place
for both Thai and foreign visitors as it received a couple of pandas
- Chuang Chuang and Lin Hui - from Sichuan, China. Recently, in
July 2006, Chiang Mai Zoo became the first zoo in Thailand to house
koalas as Australia shipped four of the marsupials here to mark
the 60th anniversary of His Majesty the King’s Accession to
the Throne. Now, let's welcome a newborn baby Koala.
- Open Zoo - Meet Spotted deer, Hog deer, Barking
deer, Brow Anther deer, Alpaca, Peacock and other 200 animals
in the area of 40 acres. You can walk through the Open Zoo on
the sky walker for a close watch of animals.
- Nakornping Walk Through Aviary - Observe more
than 800 birds of various species in 2.5 acres area.
- Fresh Water Aquarium - Here is a collection
of rare fresh water fishes of more than 60 species.
- Camping area near the big reservoir with adventure
station and natural trail -- ideal place for children.
| Open |
08:00 - 21:00 hrs. |
| Entrance Fee |
Foreigners - Adult: 100 Baht, Child: 50 Baht
Thais - Adult: 50 Baht, College or University Student: 30 Baht,
Child (over 135 cm.): 10 Baht |
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| Doi Suthep & Doi
Pui National Park |
(Route 1004, 16 km. northwest of
Chiang Mai town)
Covering an area of 262 sq.km., this luxuriant park is home to more
than 300 bird species and nearly 2,000 species of ferns and flowering
plants. Some hiking trails in the park pass Hmong villages while others
lead to a few small waterfalls where local people come for picnicking
on weekends. Accommodations are available near the park headquarters.
Here are interesting spots in the national park. |
| Huai Kaeo Falls |
Located near the Chiang Mai Zoo, this cascade
is a pleasant place for relaxation and picnics.
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| Khruba Siwichai Monument |
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It is situated at the foot of Doi Suthep
Mountain, built to honour a most revered monk who led the local people
to construct the road up to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep in 1935.
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| Bhubing Palace |
(Royal Winter Palace)
The palace stands further up the mountain 6 km. from Wat Phra That.
Its landscaped gardens are decorated with plenty of colourful, exotic
flowers. |
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It is open every day from 08.30 - 16.30
hours, except when the Royal family is in residence, usually from
mid December to early February.
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| Doi Pui Tribal Village |
(Meo or Hmong Village)
It is located at Doi Pui about 4 km. from the Bhubing Palace. For
those who don't have enough time to visit remote hilltribe villages,
here is a good spot to see modern tribal life and buy Meo handicrafts.
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by law, please use the services of travel agencies holding a TAT license
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