This temple was built in 1297 at the site King Mangrai used when he supervised the building of Chiang Mai. Wat Chiang Man is located in the northeastern section of the old city on Rajpakinai Road...

Temple built on what were once a 14th-century monarch's gardens. Today, site of a Buddhist university and a popular spot for photographers, especially during sunset. Some of the temple's chedis (spires) contain ashes of Chiang Mai's royal family. Also, one can see half of a holy Buddhist relic brought from Sukothai in 1371, which unfortunately split into two upon arrival in Chiang Mai. The other half is buried at Doi Suthep. A 500-year-old bronze Buddha image, one of the largest in northern Thailand, is also housed here, in the small hall at the back of the compound.

If you're headed to the nearby Elephant Camp on a tour, chances are you'll stop at the Mae Sa Orchid Farm. If you love orchids, then you're in luck.  There are many varieties in this large complex...

Built during the reign of King Tilokkarat in the late 15th century, this “Temple of the Seven Spires” features an eclectic architectural style, incorporating elements of Thai, Lao, Indian and Chinese design.

This unique 14th-century temple is built into the side of Suthep mountain and is constructed of a series of tunnels.

Located in a grand three-story villa, this resort spa is designed in the style of a northern Thai temple including exquisite interiors in teak wood.

Maesa Elephant Camp is a great place if one is interested in short elephant rides, they offer hour and half hour sessions. Your mahout (elephant guide) will guide you along paths through the forest...

Visitors to this training camp learn and observe the methods used to train young elephants how to log the teak forests of Thailand’s Golden Triangle.

The Sri Lanna National Park does not provide a lot of scenery apart the Mae Ngud Dam. The Mae Ngud Dam (or Mae Ngat Dam) is a man made reservoir built in the 70's. There is a power station on one side

An ode to cultural heritage, each Thailand hilltribe is represented via ceremonial costumes, musical instruments and tools.

The Sa Paper & Ubrella Handicraft Center contains a factory, where they umbrellas and paper are made, as well as a gift shop to buy the products.  There is an explanation of how the paper is made.

Thai Cooking Class: Chiang Mai, Thailand. Location: 10 minute drive from the city hotel; 800 meters from Chiang Mai Railway Station and 15 minute drive from Chiang Mai International Airport. Set in 1.6 acres of tranquil, landscaped grounds in a private house. An ideal setting for a home kitchen. Features: The kitchen's unique design draws from professional experience and is purpose built, and surrounded with herb and spice gardens.

it's a small business run by a family with only 3 boats but it is unique.   Their boats are replicas of old boats of Chiangmai which have all disappeared from the river in present time. With a local...