Strawberry & Samoeng Festival
When: Mid January to end of a month February 2012
Where: Samoeng District, Chiang Mai
Exhibition and sale strawberry famous of Samoeng and products made in Samoeng district from residents. To visit the strawberry farm, can go visit from mid January to end of a month February. You can store strawberry itself by will be basket to one of the scissors for harvesting. Activities include strawberry caravan, strawberry shop, strawberry pageant (Strawberry Queen).
When: Mid January to end of a month February 2012
Where: Samoeng District, Chiang Mai
Exhibition and sale strawberry famous of Samoeng and products made in Samoeng district from residents. To visit the strawberry farm, can go visit from mid January to end of a month February. You can store strawberry itself by will be basket to one of the scissors for harvesting. Activities include strawberry caravan, strawberry shop, strawberry pageant (Strawberry Queen).
The Royal Flora Ratchaphruek
When: Dec 14, 2011 - Mar 14, 2012
Where: The Royal Park Ratchaphreuk, Chiang Mai
This festival held for reducing global warming to save planet earth and to improve the quality of life. The theme will be convened from the concept of 3Gs (Generation, Garden, Greenitude) and 3Rs (Reuse, Reduce, Recylcle) Which has been conceptualized to educate the children and the youth who are the future of the country to love and care for nature.
When: Dec 14, 2011 - Mar 14, 2012
Where: The Royal Park Ratchaphreuk, Chiang Mai
This festival held for reducing global warming to save planet earth and to improve the quality of life. The theme will be convened from the concept of 3Gs (Generation, Garden, Greenitude) and 3Rs (Reuse, Reduce, Recylcle) Which has been conceptualized to educate the children and the youth who are the future of the country to love and care for nature.
Lanna Songkran Festival
When: 11 - 15 April 2012
Where: Royal Park Rajapruek, Chiang Mai
Songkran Festival is held across the country yearly, and one of the best mega-celebrations is certainly at Chiang Mai. Welcome Thai New Year in traditional Thai Lanna style while enjoying an exhibition of various species of gorgeous orchids. Numerous tasty northern food and fun activities await your arrival. Another highlight is a 30-metre long water tunnel built for the real experience of traditional water splashing.
When: 11 - 15 April 2012
Where: Royal Park Rajapruek, Chiang Mai
Songkran Festival is held across the country yearly, and one of the best mega-celebrations is certainly at Chiang Mai. Welcome Thai New Year in traditional Thai Lanna style while enjoying an exhibition of various species of gorgeous orchids. Numerous tasty northern food and fun activities await your arrival. Another highlight is a 30-metre long water tunnel built for the real experience of traditional water splashing.
Weather and Climate
Despite the fact that Chiang Mai has a tropical climate, it is cooler than any other parts of
Thailand as it is located amidst the mountains and influenced by the southwest monsoon arriving from India.
It has 3 seasons; summer, rainy season and winter (ones may say cool season) which the temperature
can drop to low enough to wear a jacket at night. If you plan for a trekking in the mountain during this period,
warm clothes are necessary. The rainy season will allow you to be embraced by the verdant green
environments at its best. The summer in the city of Chiang Mai can be sweltering hot.This section provides you the average amount of rainfall in each month as well as the average temperature, the best time to visit, the actual time and the current temperature.
Getting There
Chiang Mai is located 700 km north of Bangkok. It can be easily accessed by different means of transport.
Thanks to the international airport, a major gateway to the region, which is only 15 minutes drive from the city centre,
Chiang Mai can be reached within 1 – 1.5 hours from Bangkok. To drive there, it takes approximately 8 hours.
The bus will take you from Morchit Bus Terminal and the journey will take 10-12 hours.
Another means of transport that is possible is by train which takes around 10-12 hours.Information on the flights with flight schedules, bus information and timetables, train timetables, directions for driving from Bangkok as well as travelling within the city is provided in this section.
Attractions
Chiang Mai is blessed with natural, cultural and religious attractions. The lush green mountains range brings
about bewildering attractions such as forests, waterfalls, caves, rivers and gorges, for example Doi Inthanon,
Ang Ka Lunag Nature Trail, Borichinda Cave, Ping River, Ob Luang Gorge and many more.
As the centre of northern culture, temples were built to throughout the city. Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
which is an emblem of the province is highly revered by the residents, Thai people from every region
as well as Buddhist from other countries. Other temples such as Wat Suan Dok, Wat Chiang Man
and Wat Ku Tao, Wat Chedi Luang , Wat U Mong, Wat Chet Yot also carry precious history,
delicate architecture and art. Other attractions include historical places located in the centre
and along the river, museum showcases the history and ancient Lanna works of art,
ancient Buddha images, war weaponry, zoo, night safari and many more.
Activities
Chiang Mai has a host of fun and frolic activities to do, both in town and out in the mountains.
There is a plenty of choice for everyone whether you are independent and family travellers and whatever you like,
cultural, adventurous or relaxing activities. One of the highlights that you should not miss when you are in
Chiang Mai is to experience its cultures and traditions by visiting historical sites, temples and hilltribe villages.
Explore the green world on elephant’s back, trekking, mountain biking, bird watching or bamboo rafting
in the river are a small examples of fun things to do in Chiang Mai. If you prefer to unwind and indulge
yourself on a lazy day, there are a lot of spas that you can immerse in the healthy routine and soothing calm
environment or cooking classes are also available throughout. Sportive activities available in the
province are varied such as golf, cricket and even bungee jump and many more.
Shopping in Chiang Mai
A shopping paradise! Locals and tourists are sure to have a fantastic time on the shopping spree
when visiting Chiang Mai. As a major handicraft centre in the country, Chiang Mai offers shoppers
of all tastes with a great variety of things to buy, for example handmade accessories, silk, fabric,
silver, rattan ware, ceramics, decor items, furniture, Buddhist art, neilloware, delicate handmade
parasol indigenous to the town, to name but a few. The city has a numerous handicraft workshops
that you can watch how those delicate things are made. Shopping venues can be found throughout the city.
There are over 10 shopping malls, large, small, day markets and night bazaars.
It is a home to the famous shopping street, Nimman Haemin Road, where you can find
all types of traditional and chic products.
This section provides you with a complete list of shopping venues with addresses and description
of the products sold. Once you are in Chiang Mai, you will not go back home with empty handed!
Dinning in Chiang Mai
The lifestyle of Thai people is generally occupied by food. Good food can be found throughout
the kingdom and Chiang Mai is also replete with culinary delights. It has a cornucopia of local,
regional, national as well as international cuisines. As a tourist town, Chiang Mai features authentic,
fusion as well as westernised Thai food for foreigners and international cuisines such as French,
British, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese and many others. A lot of authentic northern specialties itself
are quite spicy but it is worth a try. The restaurants can be found around the city, from side street to
5-star hotels. If you seek dining with the view, the city has plenty of choice to offer, from riverside,
mountain view or urban feel.This section provides information on Thai food and complete list of restaurants of different nationalities and various locations around the town.
Golf Course in Chiang Mai
Golf is one of the most popular sports in Chiang Mai. The city is also a host of many international competitions.
The majestic mountainous landscape is the charm of the city and brings a lot of tourists as well as
golfers to behold its beauty. Chiang Mai offers golf courses with various designs for your option,
ideal for a golf tour. The courses are inventive, challenging and well-designed by well-known course designers.
They are well-equipped with facilities and amenities including club house, golf carts, caddies,
restaurants. Most of the courses are located amidst the green mountains providing breathtaking views.
Accommodations are provided with scenic views within or outside the golf courses.This section provides information golf courses as well as the map and green fees of each one.
Nightlife in Chiang Mai
Nightlife in Chiang Mai is unique and not as wild as one in Bangkok. It is rather relaxed and easy-going.
It offers a broad choice of drinking, dancing and other entertainment venues. A number of pubs and bars,
a few of discos with DJs spinning the tunes, some karaoke bars, gay scenes and go-go bars spread out in
the main tourist area as well as riverside. A nightout of all price ranges can be found from inexpensive local bars,
budget hotel bars to pricey posh boutique hotel bars. Chiang Mai as a laid-back city
also has a number of reggae bars. Most of the places feature live bands with classic blues,
jazz and rock. Nimman Haemin Road area, a new and chic scene becomes more and more popular.
The Night Bazaar is also a place to hang out after hours.List of interesting pubs, bars and other entertainment venues in this section will give you an idea what to do and where to go and have fun at night.

Chiang Mai City
Mae Ai
Fang
Chaiprakarn
Chiang Dao
Phrao
San Sai
Mae Rim
Doi Saket
Mae Chaem
Hang Dong
Saraphee
Sankampaeng
San Pa Tong
Jom Thong
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