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Some 10 miles (15km) west of Chiang Mai lies the Doi Suthep
Mountain, famous for the Wat Phrathat temple perched on the summit.
Legend has it that in the late 14th century King Ku Na was...
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Located 83 miles (135km) up a coiled mountain road from Chiang
Mai in the extreme northwest of Thailand, Pai is an unlikely
tourist attraction. The town has undergone a number of transitions
from...
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Set in the lush Soi Suithep-Pui National Park, only 10 miles
(15km) out of town, the Mae Sa Waterfall is definitely worth
visiting on any Thailand holiday. Follow the winding pathway to...
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Temple tours of Chiang Mai are a wonderful attraction for
visitors. The old town is home to the most honored temples and some
tranquil Buddhist sanctuaries. The historic Wat Pra Singh holds...
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The Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Center is an interesting
attraction near the Three Kings Monument (Saam Kasat). This
multimedia history and cultural education centre offers
English-subtitled...
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A worthwhile Chiang Mai attraction is the Lisu Hill-Tribe
display at the Hill-Tribe Research Institute Museum. The lives and
cultures of the hill-tribe people in Thailand are exhibited...
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The royal winter palace of Bhubing has beautiful, regal
structures and extravagantly landscaped gardens for visitors to
take in. The palace may not be entered but the gardens can be
explored when...
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The Dokmai Garden (
meaning flower) displays a vast range of edible fruit
plants, vegetables and vascular plants. Aluminium signs in English,
Japanese and Thai guide and inform guests throughout...
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A beautiful Chiang Mai attraction, the first genuine botanical
garden in Thailand was the Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden in the Mae
Sa Valley. It now also serves as a centre of botanical research...
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Maesa Elephant Camp is a popular attraction located up in the
Muang hills, about a half hour's drive north of Chiang Mai. The
camp is home to dozens of Asian elephants, and is dedicated...
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Boasting two giant pandas from China,
and
Chiang Mai Zoo has earned itself quite a
reputation with travellers as one of the top attractions in the
region. The perfect destination for a day trip...
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Little boys will love this wonderland of interesting creepy
crawlies. Founded in 2002 by Manop Rattanarithikul (nicknamed 'The
Mosquito Man') and his wife, Manop, who have a keen interest...
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