Chiang Mai - A wonderful experience!

Good Day Travellers! If you are looking for a destination that gives you an all-round experience, Chiang Mai is the place to be! This was one of my favourite cities on my Thailand adventure holiday. When you arrive the local guides want to show you every part of their city, they have so many factories from silk to umbrella to the world’s biggest jewellery factory! You can keep yourself busy for days! I had the pleasure of visiting The Maesa Elephant Camp which is the home of one of the largest assembly of elephants in Northern Thailand. We got to interact with and ride the elephants through the dense forest (our elephant decided to take a swim whilst we were on her back, so you get an amazing journey). We also got to observe them painting, dancing and even playing soccer. There are so many things to do in Chiang Mai like bird watching, rafting, mountain biking, go-carting, Thai cooking lessons, Bungee jumping, temple exploring and even paint ball! One of my favourite Chiang Mai attractions was the Night Bazaar; it runs for about a mile down Changklan Road. For those who enjoy honing their bargaining skills, this is the place to be. The Night Bazaar is probably the largest outlet of local handicrafts with hundreds of stalls and shops. Interesting products are hill tribe crafts, hand-woven fabrics, clothes, silver jewellery, antiques, lacquer ware, woodcarvings, pottery, basketry, and other local items. We stayed at the Chiang Mai Plaza, which was a beautiful hotel located near Changklan Road. We also had the pleasure of visiting the Orchid and Butterfly Gardens, which were absolutely breathtaking! If you travel to Thailand then a visit to Chiang Mai is a must; it will complete your Thai Experience! For more information about this fantastic destination then give me a call. Regards Nicci