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This temple is situated in Tambon Mae Hia, Amphoe Mueang. It is a beautiful
temple situated on a lush mountainside near Chiang Mai Town. 'Wat Phra That'
refers to the fact that this temple houses relics of the Buddha, and 'Doi Kham'
means 'Golden Mountain’. The sacred temple was built more than 1300 years ago,
in 687 A.D. It had been abandoned, but in 1966 villagers discovered a hidden
chamber containing many ancient Buddha images of various sizes, and this find
prompted a revitalization.
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This temple is Chiang Mai's most important and visible landmark, and overlooks the city from its forested mountain backdrop. It is 15 kilometres from town, 3,520 feet above sea level, and dates from 1383. The temple is approached on foot by climbing a steep staircase comprising 290 steps. The less energetic may ascend by funicular rail cars. The temple's golden pagoda contains holy Buddha relics, and attracts Buddhist pilgrims from all over the world throughout the year.
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Located on Phra Pokklao Road, this temple is the site of
an enormous pagoda, originally 280 feet high, and which
was partially destroyed by an earthquake in 1545. At one
time, Wat Chedi Luang housed the revered Emerald Buddha
image now enshrined in Bangkok's Wat Phra Kaeo. One of the
temple's most striking architectural feature is a magnificent
Naga (mythical serpent) staircase which adorns the chapel's
front porch.
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This temple is 58 kilometres from Chiang Mai and dates from the mid-1400s. The temple houses a collection of bronze Buddha images, and the secondary chapel contains a holy Buddha relic.
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This is located 36 kilometres from town amid natural surroundings of trees and verdant hills. The water has a high sulphur content and possesses curative and restorative properties. Accommodation, a swimming pool, dining facilities and segregated mineral bathing rooms are available. Nearby is Rung Arun Hot Spring Resort, which offers bungalows, mineral baths and a sumptuous park setting. Public transport operates from Chang Phuak bus
terminal, get off at San Kamphaeng, and then ride a chartered local
truck (Song Thaeo). Call 0 5392 9077, 0 5392 9099 for more
information or visit www.skp-hotsprings.com
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Located on Ratchapkkhinai Road, this is Chiang Mai's oldest
temple and probably dates from 1296. The temple was the
residence of King Mengrai, who founded Chiang Mai, and is
noteworthy for a Chedi supported by rows of elephantine
buttresses and small ancient Buddha image, Phra Kaeo Khao.
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Located on Suthep Road, this temple was built in a 14th
century Lanna Thai monarch's pleasure gardens and is a favourite
spot for photographers particularly for striking sunsets.
Several of the white Chedis (pagodas) contain ashes of Chiang
Mai's former royal family The 500-year-old bronze Buddha
image in a secondary chapel is one of Thailand's largest
metal images.
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Doi Inthanon is Thailand's highest mountain and towers
2,565 metres above sea level. Travel 58 kilometres west
of Chiang Mai via Highway 107, by regular coach to Amphoe
Chom Thong and thence by minibus to the peak for a further
distance of 48 kilometres.
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Located on Sam Lan Road, this lovely temple dates from 1345
and is one of the focal points of Songkran festivities each
April 13-15 when people bathe the revered Phra Phutthasihing
Buddha image. The temple compound includes the lovely Lai
Kham chapel with its exquisite woodcarvings and northern-style
murals, and a magnificent scriptural repository with striking
bas relief.
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Located
on Super Highway, north of the Huai Kaeo Nimmanhemin Roads
intersection. This temple dates from 1458. The seven spired
square Chedi was inspired by designs at Bodhagaya, the site
of the Buddha's Enlightenment in north India over 2,500
years ago, and was built by Lanna Thai architects after
visiting the holy site.
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This equally famous
village is located 13 kilometres from town. The village
is the major source of all Thai silk and cotton produced
in Chiang Mai. The fabrics are woven by local folk on traditional
wooden looms, and are sold in a wide variety of plain lengths,
plaids, brocades, stripes, prints and checks.
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The world - famous village is 9 kilometres from town, along a road lined with handicraft-producing factories. In genuine cottage industries, young women manufacture silk and cotton umbrellas and paper parasols which are subsequently hand painted in various animal and floral designs. Generations of Bo Sang families have been engaged in umbrella and parasol making for more than 200 years .
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Wat Ketkaram is an ancient temple located on the East Side of the Mae Ping River. According to the chronological records, Wat Ketkaram was built in 1428 during which time (between 1411-1442) when Phra Jao Sam Fang Kean, the king of Mang Rai dynasty was ruling the region.
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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. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., the admission fee for an
adult is 100 baht and a child is 20 baht. There are excellent
facilities for tourists with restaurants and a camping site. Advance
booking is required for large groups. Contact: tel. 0-5322-1179,
0-5322-22
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Chiang Mai Night Safari was
established as evening and night tourist attraction. It is the first
night safari in Thailand. Chiang Mai Night Safari is committed to be a
world class destination and is constantly upgrading to international
tourism standard. Exhibition zone is divided in three main areas:
Savanna Safari, Predator Prowl and Jaguar Trail.
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Located at Ban Pin, also 163 kilometres north of Chiang
Mai provincial capital, 50 hot springs occupy a 10-acre
forest setting. Three of the springs boil continuously with
a strong smell of sulphur. Water temperatures at the springs
range from 90 to 100 degrees Celsius .
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This royal agricultural station situated among beautiful
mountainous scenery, provincial capital, 163 kilometres
north of Chiang Mai, is a demonstration site for planting
and researching flowering plants, temperate fruit trees,
vegetable and other crops under the patronage of his Majesty
King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
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Tham Chiang Dao is a charming cave located in
Amphoe Chiang Dao. It is situated 72 kilometres from Chiang Mai town,
turn left at the entrance route and proceed for 5 kilometres on an
asphalt road. Convenient parking is available. Climb a staircase with
a zinc roof to reach the cave. The lovely cave greets visitors with
various kinds of fish swimming in a stream in front of the cave.
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Several picturesque resorts, with accommodation and dinning facilities, offer bucolic rural living on the Mae Rim - Samoeng route and include Mae Sa Valley Resort and Erawan Resort, and the Samoeng - Hang Dong route which includes Lanna Resort, Krisadadoi Resort and Suan Bua Resort. Some occupy hillsides, others secluded valleys.
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This national botanic garden is located at Km.12 of
Mae Rim-Samoeng route and covers an area of 560 acres. It
was established in April 1992 in order to gather, to conserve,
as well as to strengthen studies and research on Thai plants.
More than 700 species of plants with the emphasis on Thai
Flora have been collected.
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There are riverside enclaves north of Chiang Mai which feature
a daily show of elephants at work every morning. These include
Mae Taman, Mae Taeng and Chiang Dao Elephant Camps on Route
No. 107, and Pong Yang and Mae Sa Elephant Camps on Route
No. 1096 (Mae Rim - Samoeng).
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This 8-tiered waterfall is 26 kilometres from town and occupies a natural setting among gigantic towering trees.
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Major nurseries are located along Mae Rim - Samoeng
route (Road No. 1096). These farms include Sia Nam Phung,
Mountain Orchid, and Mae Ram Orchid. Each provides opportunities
for visitors to admire these exotic year-round blooms. Certain
orchid farms also have special butterfly enclosures where
exotic species can be seen in their natural environment.
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Located on Chotana Road, this contains a permanent exhibition
of northern hilltribes. The museum is open daily from 9.00
a.m.- 4.00 p.m.
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These are clustered together, some 4 kilometres from
town, on the Chiang Mai - Hang Dong Road.
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Located on the road to Chom Thong, the centre stages Lanna Thai cultural Performances with a Khan Tok Dinner. Objects d'art are displayed.
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This Meo tribal village is some 4 kilometres from the Phu Phing Palace, and offers vignettes of modern tribal life.
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This is located on the same road, beyond Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, 22 kilometres from town. The royal winter palace was built in 1962. The lavishly landscaped gardens and grounds are open to the general public on Friday, Saturdays and Sundays and official holidays, when the Thai royal family is not in residence.
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This is situated at the foot of Doi Suthep Mountain.
The monument honours the man whose followers built the first
motor road to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep in 1935.
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Located near the Chiang Mai Zoo, the cascade provides a delightful ambiance for relaxation and picnics.
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