Chiang Mai City Pillar Inthakin Festival
Many towns and cities in Thailand house what is known as the ‘city pillar’. These pillars were created when a new settlement was established and often …
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Wat Srisuphan: Chiang Mai’s Silver Temple
To the south of Chiang Mai’s walled Old Town lies the traditional silver-making district of the city. Centring on Wualai Road, this area is dotted …
Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden, Chiang Mai
Approximately a 45-minute drive from the city of Chiang Mai, the Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden is a beautiful location for a day trip. Formerly known …
Hotel Review: Villa Mahabhirom, Chiang Mai
The name Villa Mahabhirom translates as ‘Villa of Great Pleasure’ and it’s a fitting description for this elegant luxury resort discretely …
Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai
Known as the the ‘Roof of Thailand’, Doi Inthanon is the highest mountain in the kingdom. At 2,565 metres above sea level, the highest …
Bhuping Palace, Chiang Mai
If you are visiting Chiang Mai and heading up to the mountain temple of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, you can also combine this with a trip to the nearby …
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai
If you only visit one temple in Chiang Mai, then Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is the one to visit. And don’t just take my word for it; local people …
Samlors and Cycles: On The Trail of Chiang Mai’s Hidden Heritage
Chiang Mai is a city with so much to see and do. Whether it’s ancient temples, ethical elephant experiences or adrenaline-filled adventure, …
Bo Sang Umbrella Village, Chiang Mai
Located just to the east of Chiang Mai city, the village of Bo Sang (also written as Borsang) is famous for producing hand-made bamboo umbrellas and …
Updates on the Mass Sky Lantern Release at Mae Jo, Chiang Mai
For a number of years, a Buddhist group have been organising a mass sky lantern release at the Lanna Dhutanka temple close to Mae Jo University in …
Fired Up for Success at Ban Rai Kong Khing, Chiang Mai
The warmth from the hot coals flushes my cheeks. The heady aroma of herbs fills my nostrils and the gentle lilt of Lanna music fills the air. My eyes …
On Tour With the Veteran Samlor Drivers of Chiang Mai
65, 73, 98 . . . not the Thai lottery numbers, but the ages of an inspirational group of individuals; the samlor drivers of Chiang Mai. And 98 …
Visiting Tong Bai Elephant Foundation, Chiang Mai
It’s not every day you get to walk an elephant through the forest. Or, maybe more accurately, an elephant gets to walk you through the forest. …
Maiiam Contemporary Art Museum, Chiang Mai
With its distinctive and stylish shimmering facade, Maiiam Contemporary Art Museum is an eye-catching addition to northern Thailand’s burgeoning …
Chiang Mai Elephant Parade
The world’s largest elephant art exhibition has arrived back in its spiritual home of Chiang Mai. Designed by Thai and international artists, …
Wat Phra Singh, Chiang Mai
Wat Phra Singh is not only one of the most important temples in Chiang Mai, it’s also one of the most attractive. Located at the end of …
Mae Kampong Homestay and Eco-Tourism Village, Chiang Mai
‘I don’t have to leave the mountain. The village provides me with everything I need. Life is good’, Khun Somboon tells me. The …
Review: Flight of the Gibbon, Chiang Mai
The alarm rings at 5.45am, but I don’t need it. I’m already awake. A restless night fretting about what I’ve let myself in for. The …