Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai hotels and travel guide, Thailand. Hotel reservation for Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai.
Interesting exhibitions include:
Not far away from the Chiang Mai National Museum is the Tribal Museum, which displays information on the history and culture of each hill tribe as well as their traditional handicrafts. The museum is open from Wednesday to Sunday, 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. (closed on National Holidays)
The temple museum, Wat Gate Museum features an eclectic collection of artifacts discovered from the attics and storerooms of the temple. One of the most interesting art objects is an old Siamese "White Elephant" flag and a collection of old phonographs going back more than 100 years to the western trading era in Chiang Mai. There are pictures of scenes from daily life in Chiang Mai including old riverboats, markets and even examples of criminal prosecution. It is possible to see what many of the town temples looked like after the Burmese occupation, when they were mostly abandoned, and before the modern influx of tourists resulted in their restoration. There are also displays of records and record players. The museum opens daily from 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Cruising down the Ping River going back to an earlier way of living. Since long Scorpion-Tailed boats were served as cargo boats sailing between the Northern region and Bangkok. Almost a century that they disappeared from the river when the northern railway-route arrived at Chiang Mai. Today they brought back to life to serve tourists cruising along the Ping River.
The Chang pier (where hundreds of elephants were used to haul logs from the river in the old days), site of the first city’s : First bridge, First Christian church, First post office, and many more attractions including lifestyles of the local people who lived along the both sides of the river.
During the trip, the tourists can be experience the atmosphere of the past, learn the story of the banks of the river, hear some of the clever fishing techniques of local fishermen, and see pictures from a century ago until the present, all explained by staff who specialized in this field.The trip takes between an half-hours to two hours. Delicious desserts shall be served for free during a short break and relax at the Scorpion-Tailed boat village set in tropical fruits garden by riverside.
Situated next to Huai Kaew Arboretum at the foot of the mountain where Phra That
Doi Suthep
is located, the zoo houses a pair of cuddly Pandas on loan from
China. Inside the zoo, there are over 200 types of Asian and African
mammals and birds for visitors to observe. Quaint, unique shops sell local products such as silk and other cloths, decorations and crafts, as well as replicas of antiques. Visitors can find photo studios offering costumes and scenes from Lanna, and take home amazing photos of themselves lounging in the ancient past in full costume. The market is full of restaurants, food stalls and bakeries, as well as space for outdoor activities. For a break from the race, find yourself a cute little pavilion next to a pool or garden, or take a stroll along gentle paths, accompanied by peaceful Lanna music. All in all, the bazaar provides a lively atmosphere spiced with Lanna traditions and style, blended comfortably into the natural environment.
Located on the Ratchadamneon Rd. inside the old city of Chiang Mai the market seems to be ever expaning down more streets and alleys leading off the central road. With all traffic halted every sunday, people are free to walk without the hassle and stress of cars and motorcycles wizzing by. This makes for a pleasant and facinating day out. Walk along and bargain with the numerous sellers and listen to various buskers playing Thai and Western music. The Night Bazaar is a shopping haven where one can find handmade products and souvenirs from many Chiang Mai villages and hill tribes. Local cloths and fabrics are reasonably priced for purchasing. The shopping street opens around 6:00 p.m. Wualai Walking Street (Saturday Market) The Wualai has been so far known for good quality of silver and lacquer wares. On Saturday evenings, the open-air market will be set up for the famous handicraft area. Do not miss a chance to shop for authentic northern silver, lacquer wares and unique handicrafts. Tourists are enjoy the local foods and Thai traditional performances. The market start from 4.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m.Tha Pae Walking Street (Sunday Market) Starts from Tha Phae Gate through Ratchadamnoen Road every Sunday from 7.00 p.m. until midnight. There are variety kinds of local products on a reasonable price along both side of the street where Thai and foreign tourists are enjoy walking & shopping without exhaustion.
Ton Kong Market is convened on Saturday mornings in the Sansai-Tonkok community of Tambon Fa Ham, Mueang, Chiang Mai. Visitors could view and purchase local goods, local delicacies, organic vegetables, flowers, and decorative plants. There are demonstrations of quail farming techniques and cultural presentations by the community’s local youth group, vegetable cultivation by the agricultural group, and the ancient drum presentation by the folk handicrafts group. Visitors could also take a boat trip to observe lifestyles of communities along the Ping River.Handicrafts Walking-street in San Kampaeng is a great place to view and purchase handicraft goods, foods, souvenirs, and enjoy the ancient San Kampaeng music show. This walking-street takes place every Saturday from 15.00 to 22.00 hrs.
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