Chiang
Mai
Information
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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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| Mae
Rim - Samoeng Route (Highway 1096) |
This wooded route northwest of Chiang Mai is dotted with tourist development
sites -- resorts, orchid and butterfly farms, elephant camps, snake farms
and antique and handicraft shops. Some interesting ones are:
| Orchid & Butterfly Farms
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| There are quite a number of such farms along this route. Many orchid
farms also have butterfly enclosures setting in natural environment. |
| Resorts |
| There are several scenic resorts by the hillsides or in the valleys
where hundreds of species of exotic flowers and plants are grown and
elaborately arranged. Most of them provide accommodations for nature
lovers. |
| Mae Sa Waterfall |
Mae Sa Waterfall
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This 8-leap waterfall is 26 kilometres from town and
occupies a natural setting among big towering trees.
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| Elephant Camps |
Along Route 1096 and Route 107 (Mae Taeng - Chiang Dao) there are
several elephant camps that provide shows of elephants at work and
an opportunity to take an elephant-back ride.
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| Queen Sirikit Botanical
Garden |
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(Km. 12 Route 1096)
Covering an area of 560 acres, it was established in 1992 in order
to gather, to conserve and to strengthen the study and research
on Thai plants and herbs. More than 700 species of plants, mostly
Thai natives, are grown here. Visitors can drive around and drop
in at the spots of their interest, e.g. the Orchid Breeding Center,
the Herbs Center, and the Greenhouse.
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They can also walk along any of the three fixed trails -- the Rock
Garden, the Arboreta and the Climber Collection.
Open daily, 08.30 - 16.00 hrs.
Tel. 0 5329 8171 to 5
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| Mae Sa Meo Village |
(near Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden)
This is the place where you can observe the real living conditions
and traditions of the Meo tribe and purchase their ethnic handicrafts,
too.
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| For your personal safety and protection
by law, please use the services of travel agencies holding a TAT license
only. |
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