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Chiangmai - Chiangrai tourist attractions
and tours

HANDICRAFT VILLAGES  (TGLCM 01)
Handicraft Villages Tour. Tour of the Handicraft villages to see the manufacturing of lacquerware, the spinning and weaving of Thai Silk and howpaper umbrellas are made. Also visit a famous Thai woodcarving factory with possibility to buy Burmese antiques.
 

CITY TEMPLES INCL. DOI SUTHEP  (TGLCM 02)
Visit the most interesting temples in Chiang Mai such as Wat Phra Singh with its famous Buddha image, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Chiang Man, the oldest temple in Chiang Mai built by King Mangrai, Wat Suan Dok which houses the remains of many generations of the old Chiang Mai Royal Family ...

MEO & DOI SUTHEP (TGLCM 03)
Visit the Meo Hilltribes and Doi Suthep. This beautiful drive takes you uphill to a visit of the Meo Hilltribes, speaking their own language. Also visit Wat Doi Suthep, tucked away in the mountains at 3,520 feet (1,056 meters) above sea level.

ELEPHANTS SAFARI RIDE AT MAE SAA AND ORCHID FARM AND MEO HILLTRIBE (TGLCM 04)
An adventure trek through some of the North’s picturesque countryside. Approximately 25kms northwest of Chiang Mai is the Mae Sa Elephant Camp and it is here we head to watch the elephant at work, moving logs and generally showing off their various skills. After the display, there is an exciting elephant trek through the woods, over hilly trails. Continue to the nearby orchid farm. Explore and learn about the exquisite blooms. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant near the Mae Saa Valley. The adventure then continues to visit an unspoiled Meo Hill-tribe with an opportunity to explore the tribal huts and observe the normal simple, almost primitive way of life. The Meo hill-tribe-people originated in south China and are currently Thailand’s second largest hill tribe group.

DOI INTANON + WATERFALL & MEO HILLTRIBE (TGLCM 05)
Drive south to the Chom Thong District, the location of the beautiful Wat Phra That Chom Thong monastery. These grand temple grounds from the 15th century offers, amongst others, a prang, decorated with flowers and mythological animals. Afterwards drive through wonderful mountain –scenery with wild orchids to get to the top of the highest mountain in Thailand, the Doi Inthanon 2,565m. Cool air and a unique nature with lichens and rhododendrons await you on the “Roof of Thailand”. Visit the Royal Chedis, which were built by the Royal Thai Air Force to commemorate the King’s 60th birthday in 1989. In the base of the octagonal chedi is a hall containing a green stone Buddha image. Next continue to the Meo Hill-tribe, we will make a short stop at the Wachiratharn Waterfall and lunch box will be served. The Meos are descendants of the Mongol race and used to make a living on poppy cultivation. Though in present times, through the support of the Royal Project, they cultivate flowers, fruits and vegetables that can be grown in a cool climate, as a substitute to opium. On the way back to Chiang Mai, stop at a small pottery village.

ELEPHANT AT WORK WITH ELEPHANT SAFARI, RAFTING, OX CART RIDE TO LISU VILLAGE AND ORCHID FARM (TGLCM 06)
Approximately 60kms north of Chiang Mai, situated on the banks of the Ping River, is Chiang Dao Elephant Camp. In an unspoiled setting, marvel at these colossal beasts of burden performing amazing feats of strength and skill, at the command of their "mahouts". Watch these colossal animals take a bath and be witness to a elephant training demonstration. Then follows an exhilarating elephant trek through the neighboring jungle, past bamboo trees and hanging creepers, afterwards you will enjoy the rafting adventure start from here and lasts for 30 minuts along Mae Ping River. Then you will take the oxcart to a remote Lisu Hill-tribe Village. The Lisu hill-tribe people originated in Tibet and their villages are usually located in the mountains at around 1,000 meters. On the way to the Orchid Farm we will stop to have lunch at a local restaurant. Afterwards you have the opportunity to learn about the fantastic blooms at the Orchid Farm.
CHIANG RAI HILLTRIBES & GOLDEN TRIANGLE (TGLCM 07)
A chance to visit the famous Golden Triangle where the borders of Thailand, Burma and Laos meet! Take early morning drive through beautiful scenery, with a short stop at the Hot Springs before continuing to Chiang Rai. Then visit the Yao and Akha hill-tribe villages. Continue to visit the ancient city of Chiang Saen and the Golden Triangle, the world famous spot, notorious for its still prevalent opium trade! From a viewpoint set high on the hillside, you’ll have a magnificent view over the Mekong to the physical triangle made by Burma, Laos and Thailand. Lunch is served at a local restaurant before visiting Mae Sai, the northern most Thai town near Myanmar border, you can browse through the local market at Mai Sai with a lot of local handicrafts from Myanmar. Return to Chiang Mai.
KANTOKE DINNER (TGLCM 08)
Typical Thai Dinner with presentation of dances from northern Thailand, followed by a performance of dance and songs of various hilltribes.

        


 



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