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Chiang Mai or sometimes written as "Chiengmai" or "Chiangmai", is the most important cultural city in northern Thailand. It is the capital of the province Chiang Mai, an ancient capital of the Lanna Kingdom (1296-1768). In 1932, the province Chiang Mai has become a two-level administrative unit of Thailand when Phayap Monthon administrative unit, remnants of Kingdom of Lanna was dissolved. Chiang Mai from Bangkok, 700 km (435 miles) to the north, located between the highest mountain of Thailand. Chiang Mai means "new city" and was named so because it is new capital, founded in 1296. Some information Chiang Mai Tourism would like to share with you.
So when Chiang Mai route?
Depending on the fund of your travel time that can arrange a trip to Chiang Mai. You can get to Chiang Mai anytime, however should go into festive occasion to fully enjoy cultural nuances here.
Festival in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai route you should go to the festival. The famous festival is Loi Krathong (Festival Hoa Dang and sun lamps), Songkran, Chiang Mai Flower Festival.
Loi Krathong (locally known as Yee Peng)
Held on the full moon of the 12th lunar month in Thailand, the full moon day of the 2nd month of the old Lanna calendar. In the calendar this day usually falls in May 11. Every year thousands of people to attend, they do the lights United Posted in banana leaves (krathong), decorated with flowers and candles, and then drop out of the city line. Thousands of sky lanterns Lanna (Lantern called stoop fai or kom loi) is also released into the air. The sky lantern is supposed to help local people get rid of troubles and are also taken to decorate houses and streets.
For precise information on the Festival Day held annually. You should refer to the information through the following website address: http://www.chiangmai-alacarte.com/loy-krathong-festival-november-5-6-and-7-2014-0
2 day drop lights collectives: Your Local day (free) and the date for international (Fee). The day you should join a local drop-lights, but if possible, join International Day for bonus are many things (pick up, Lanna style dinner, 2 lights, 1 towel and move especially spaces limit).
Festival 2013 will start from day Loykrathong 16-18 / 11. Local festival Loy Krathong on 17/11/2013 (October full moon lunar right). International festival Yeepeng on 23/11/2013.
Songkran: Held in mid April in the traditional New Year in Thailand. Chiang Mai is one of the most popular places to attend this festival. A variety of interesting activities related religion is held annually, including the parades and a Miss Songkran contest.
Chiang Mai Flower Festival: A three-day festival is held on the first weekend of February each year, the event was held at the United species of temperate and tropical Chiang Mai is blooming.
Go to Chiang Mai
Aircraft Chiang Mai route
Other airlines operating direct services to and from Chiang Mai has many carriers such as Air Asia (low-cost airline cheap), usually you will fly to Bangkok Don Muang airport), after That can go on from here to Chiang Mai. It is possible to combine multiple low-cost carrier to take the cheapest flights.
Inland Bay Thai low-cost carrier Nok Air, you can update the information on prices and its promotion in http://www.nokair.com.
Kan Air, flying to and from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen from, Pai, Nan, Mae Hong Son, and Phitsanulok. Flies sector should narrow cross reference only.
Airport Chiang Mai City and about 3 km to the southwest, just 10-15 minutes away by car. Price taxi airport voyage city khoang120 baht (which can carry up to 5 people). Taxis are metered and charges will start from 40 baht, plus a service fee of 50 baht. The taxis operate from the north exit of the station, after baggage claim and customs through, you walk into the reception hall and turn left. Additionally you can also go tuk-tuk or songthaew (live up) with 50-60 baht a person. However if you have booked hotel then maybe they have Airport transfer service, first contact for support, this is the same in Vietnam alone.
Coach Chiang Mai route
Depart from Bangkok to Chiang Mai
Every day offers air-conditioned car conditioned 1st class, 2nd class and economy class departing from the bus station north of Bangkok (Mo Chit 2) to Chiang Mai (8 am to 9 pm). Call 02 936 3600, 02 936 2852, and 02 937 8055 for information updates buses.
With the state bus, they will stop frequently in all small towns. The trip lasts about 12 hours at a cost of 200 baht.
There is also a VIP car company is Nakhonchai Air Bus, with 21 cars, 32 seats. The vehicle was continuous pickup, car seats and have provided extensive snacks. You can contact and consult in http://www.nakhonchaiair.com/runway.php. Driving time of 9 hours and costs about 550 baht. You should buy the right note for its vehicles, so be careful if asked to buy tickets at Khao San, maybe they will offer VIP tickets (prices may be cheaper, but quality must watch out).
When you arrive in Chiang Mai, the car will take you to the Bus Station Arcade, you can easily capture live by is waiting near Terminal 3, also noted that more winter to go live by the cheaper price, if you are a The first (not seen guests) you should be careful about the price. If you go to Tha Phae Gate (south of town) then go for 30 baht price (if more people come along). But empirically, you can walk to nearby neighborhoods and captured live by or tuk tuk (if your luggage compact). Maybe they will say the high prices, but please bargain offline.
If you go east you can rent the car live up to or tuktuk ride. Prices will range from 50-100 baht depending on location in the city. At the farthest point, it was only about <150bath.
The train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai
Everyday offers train from Bangkok (Hua Lumphong Station) go to Chiang Mai, the travel time is about 12-15 hours, then to Chiang Mai. You should choose to go to bed sleeping less tiring night, so choose the latest trip to have more opportunities to go sightseeing roadside.
The day trip will depart from 08:30, the fare is around 281 baht 2nd, and third (121 baht). The difference between grades is the seat of the wagon. You should go to bed at the latest flights at 22:00. See train timetable and fares at http://www.railway.co.th/checktime/checktime.asp?lenguage=Eng
Tickets can be purchased up to 60 days in advance at any train station in Thailand yet. The large station accepts payment by Visa / MasterCard. The issue of payment is quite safe, because SRT is a state-owned company.
Rent motorbike in Chiang Mai
Like other cities of Thailand. When renting a car you will have to reset Passport or you can put the passport photo along with the deposit amount is from 3000-5000 baht. For car rental you ask the hostel where you are, it's more convenient for you very much.
Car rental from 150bth- 200bth (cleverly and find cheap accommodation, the 150 offline), the popular vehicles are 100cc - 125cc (like in VN only).
About moving in Chiang Mai
The doctor may tuk tuk very popular also prices depending capabilities of your bargain. You can also travel by motorcycle, car rentals 200bath / day, Tipper gasoline.
Hotels in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai has many motels quite cheap price, suitable for all audiences. The city does not have many tall buildings, often low-rise motels and close to nature. Evenings in Chiang Mai is cooler than Bangkok, so you do not necessarily get conditioned room. Some hotel stay in Chiang Mai that I go good reviews.
7 Century Guest House
Ddia only at 270 Ratchaphakhinai, phone 66.53287541 or +66.814388175. Motels for check out at 12pm. Reference Room rates: Room 2 Single Beds 150 baht, three bed room 250 baht. Single could be a bit musty because of poor drainage and ventilation. There is a complete heater and free wifi. To make a reservation and check the exact price you see here.
Hotels BR, located at road Morakot, phone 66.53220061. The hotel looks quite simple but cozy style of Thai people. Here comes the fan room and air-conditioned rooms. Conditioned room with TV and around 299 baht a small balcony, very suitable for hot or humid days. The hotel does not have WiFi, the downside: the closest place to catch live by Kad Suan public Kaew is near the Mall, which is about 1 km, but if you rent a motorbike to get around the problem is not related weight. In addition the hotel is also close Hasadhisawee crossroads where many tasty and cheap eateries in the evening. Another disadvantage is that the staff speak English poorly.
Bed and Terrace Guest House at number 10 Kotchasarn, +66.53449708 phone, email: service@bedandterrace.com. Motels modern Thai style and features a rooftop terrace, quite airy rooms with panoramic windows overlooking the mountain. Prices start at around 450 baht. Specifically, the price you can check over at Agoda.
FWD House Hostel (Dorm bedrooms, 10 single beds). Address at 78 Ratchamanka (4.3 km from the airport, and 4.5 km from the railway station, 5 km from the bus station). Contact: 66.826233349. The advantage is a 10 minute walk to the main temples in Chiang Mai, a minute walk to Souk Sunday night. The staff is friendly and the owner makes you feel at home. Prices fluctuated around 180 baht. Hostel often crowded tourist season, you should check out before and placed here.
Giant Guest House 1 & 2
Address 24/1 Moon Muang (Giant 1), and Giant 2 is No. 4 Rachamanka. Contact phone 66871821611, e-mail: giantguesthouse@gmail.com. Pricing cheap, hot and cold rooms, free WiFi, free bikes, free country. You can book all services here, the rate is listed in front motels. Dorm rooms cost about 100bth, single rooms share bathroom fan is 180 baht, 250 baht room is double bed. The hostel also monthly rental cost of 3,500 baht for a single room with a fan and a shared bathroom (1 person).
Green Tulip Guest House
Address at the 18 Samlan Rd, phone 66.53.278.367. Especially as the hostel has a rooftop garden, with room service, and large screen TV in the lobby. The hostel is decorated and designed with wooden floors, looks pretty impressive. There is even room fan and room air conditioners, the price fluctuated between 250-650 baht. Information about room rates and availability you have references via Agoda sport.
Also you can consult the hostel room rates Chiang Mai at about Agoda site for more comparable in terms of quality and service.
Chiang Mai Tourism
You should spend two days visiting the temples themselves and around Waterfall. One of the impressive points that one to Chiang Mai and Wat Doi Su which is Thep, from here you can see the entire city of ChiangMai. Move, you can rent a motorbike to go (note the Thai go left way, way up Doi Su Thep quite steep and twisting, your careful attention away), also can rent tuktuk to move.
Day 3, you should buy one adventurous tour around Chiangmai, there are many options such as tour: rafting, bamboo, elephant riding, visit Long neck tribe, Jungle flight (extreme like this game, including travel time and go play around 8.30am, about 3pm on to motels).
You can book a tour through Hotel2Thailand for cheap and convenient. This is a station Land tour bookings as well as hotel rooms Prestige, most people go are put through this dust, because the price is cheaper than buying in the Thai agents, fast service and support 24 hours online.
Some straight sight not to be missed
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Temple
18 km from the city, the temple is located on a ridge at an altitude of 1,073 Suthep. Coming here you will admire the great stupa is gilded, and visible from the city in the cloudy day. It was built in 1383 during the Lanna. The road to the temple is 290 Naga stairs. If you are not strong enough to climb the stairs of this, they may go by cable with 20 baht only. You should go here for cheap motorcycle and go freely (note the mountain road).
Wat Chedi Luang
The temple is located in the city at Prapokklao Road. Original temple was built in 1401 on the orders of King Saeng Muang Ma. In 1454, the reigning King Tilo-Garaj expand stupa to 86 m height. After the earthquake in 1545 Stupa lies in ruins until the year 1991 to 1992, when it was rebuilt at a cost of several million baht. What characteristic of this temple is the unique architecture and art Lanna dynasty (Northern Crown). Wat Chedi Luang is also known as one of the temporary place of worship of the Jade Buddha, worshiped today at Wat Phra Kaeo in Bangkok. Opening hours: 8:00 to 17:00.
Mae Sa Elephant Camp
Mae Sa Elephant Camp is surrounded by lush forest canopy, tucked away in a picturesque valley. Camp is a town about 30 kilometers north. Mae Sa is home to more than 70 domesticated elephant with the mahout. Each day, the elephants are bathed and having fun in the river, feeding and perform a series of exercises. At this point you will be riding elephants walk around the camp, learn about the life of Elephant, and enjoy the natural surroundings. Apart from a short visit during the day, you can also try to join the mahout training base, this one is only for those who go in-depth understanding alone. The course will teach you about the problem of animal biology, health requirements, body language, as well as orders, training painting, bathing, and control elephants.
Chiang Mai Zoo
This is a great zoo are closely managed, lying on the forest slopes of Doi Suthep. Zoo is home to over 200 species of mammals, birds coming from Asia and Africa. It also kept two pandas Lin Hui and notoriously Xuang Xuang, Goodwill Ambassador of Thailand and the People's Republic of China. Their son was named "Lin Ping". Department completed Open from 8 am to 6 pm daily. In addition, the zoo is open from dusk until 9 pm to 6 hours. For more information, you can visit the website www.chiangmaizoo.com.
Karen ancient peoples and Chiang Dao Caves
Coming to the North of Thailand, you should visit the village of ethnic long neck. There are 2 ways to reach them is to visit villages in the region Padung Chiang Dao cave, or on the road from Mae Sai in Chiang Rai travel.
The cave is located about 72km north of Chiang Mai. Boasting some of the most beautiful stalactites Chiang Dao Cave stretches several kilometers into the mountains. The official figure is about 12 km. The cave is part of a mountain range 2,100 meters high Chiang Dao.
Padung Village, Village of Long Neck Karen people
From Chiang Dao Cave you continue the journey up the mountain to visit the village where ethnic Padung Long Neck Karen live. The women wear brass rings around the neck, wrists and ankles as a part of their culture. The visit will help you learn about people from ethnic minorities in northern Thailand. You can also buy one couple bracelets as souvenirs, a move to help the minority here.
Also in Chiang Mai you should try adventure game Jungle Flight. If you want to learn about this game, you will clearly see through the clip follows immediately:
Chiang Mai travel Chiang Rai
From Chiang Mai, you can combine or go Chiang Rai Pai. About Chiang Rai, it is worth going for at landmarks including the Golden Triangle, Khun Wat Rong - White Pagoda, the village of Long Neck Karen ethnic people and many other unique temple. I'll write a post about Chiang Rai later.
Some funding estimates
- Car rental treadmill 200bath / 1 day
- Play Jungle Flight is 2400bath
- Cash at Chiangmai Zoo: 100bath / person
- Cash on winter palace on Doi Suthep: 50bath / person.
- Thai sim Purchases: 100bath
- Money from Tuk Tuk: 75bath / person
- If you go to the festival, drop some money to buy lights festive night: 120-150bath (30bath / small lamp and 40bath / bonus candle lights to size)
- Laundry Money Map: 65 baht / 1,5kg
- The other personal expenditures.
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