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Steps to Doi Suthep..
At the top of this mountain on Doi Suthep, you will find all of Chaing Mai at your feet.
Doi Suthep can be reached by road from Chiang Mai. From the car park, at the temple base visitors can climb 309 steps to reach the pagodas or there is a tram
Once inside the temple grounds; visitors must take off their shoes. Visitors must be appropriately dressed. The original copper plated chedi is the most holy area of the temple grounds. Within the site are pagodas, statues, bells and shrines. Aspects of the Wat draw from both Buddhism and Hinduism. There is a model of the Emerald Buddha and a statue of the Hindu God Ganesh. Views of Chiang Mai can be seen on the other side of the temple.
In Chaing Mai you follow the path of the monks.. to What Pra..up on Doi Suthep
The temple is sourrounded by many bells ...You must ring each and every one
which gives you good luck and happiness..
Chaing Mai is one of the worlds largest centers of cottage industries. Craftsman, using their skills that were passed
down to them from generations to generations, and still continue to make wonderful wares of silver, celadon pottery, silk, wood carvings.
and many more!! This is truly a shoppers paradise. Here there are entire villages devoted to their crafts.
Chaing Mai Night Bazzar is for sure the very best!! place to buy stuff
there is everything from Silver, Artwork , Clothing, Antiques...Just
to much to mention...I myself bought wonderful Wide Silver Hill tribe
Bracelet Cuffs, And Drums...Lot's of neat stuff..! So Make it a point
to see it...All kinds of food as well!
MYSELF & MY NEW BUDDY...
We found the attractions so rich with history. The natural beauty of Chaing Mai's location sits on the banks of the Ping River.situated
in a lush valley touched by the forested hills, we talk of later where many of the Hill Tribes Live.
The valley of the Ping River is a plain of patchworks of rice paddies and many villages,and little towns.
You can withing a day or so reach many spots of beauty.
Among these are, The Mae Klang Waterfall and the MaiSai area a place of georgous natural beauty!
Mahout & Elephant..
The north is teak country where you can still see the elephants work in the forrest. We visited the training camps where these
wonderful animals are taught their skills.
Elephant Training Camp..
Our next stop is Chaing Rai the drive was simply wonderful....
To the north, just a short hop by plane or as we chose to do by car was a 3hr. ride by car lies. Chaing Rai and the "Golden Triangle',
that spellbinding spot where the borders of Thailand, Burma, and Laos meet. With excellant hotel accommodations, Chaing Rai is a very good base
for exploring the far north. The town itself has many interesting temples to see.
My Trusty Guide Yak! Finally Got Me To Eat His Favorite Breakfast!!
Yep...FRIED EGGS & ANT EGG'S You Heard It Right!...
.
I still feel itchy! ha!..
Wasn't As Bad As I Thought!
...WORKING IN THE FIELDS...
On the banks of the mighty Makong River is the charming little town of Chaing Saen , where ancient ruins indicate an importance
long before Chaing Mai was founded. North is Mae Sai, Thailand's northen most town, which was one of my favorite places. It is here where the bridge
crosses over to Burma. I do beleive is it possible at this time to get permission to cross.
... This Is One Of The Wonderful Places We Stayed in Mae Sai...
Between Mae Sai and Chaing Rai are some of the most stunning jungle covered mountains, their slopes dotted with hilltribe villages that interested me the most.
... Picking Garlic ... Hmong Tribe ...Time To Eat again Yummy! Thai Pancakes ...
Chaing Mai is so rewarding in it's lovely attractions...To the North is just a short hop by either plane or around
three hours by road..Is Chaing Rai and the "GOLDEN TRIANGLE", Must See..this is the amazing spot where the Borders of Thailand
, Burma and Laos, Meet...
... An Akha Girl On The Swing That Is Intergral to This Hilltribe's ceremonies...
You will find good accomodations, Chaing Rai is a good center for exploring the far North..the most facinating sights..
on the banks of the Makong River is the charming town of Chiang Saen, where the ancient ruins indicate and importance long
before Chaing Mai was founded..
North is Mae Sai..Thailands northernmost town..and between here and Chaing Rai are beautiful jungle covered mountains
where you will find the slopes dotted with hilltribe villages...
Another wonderful side trip is Mae Hong Son hidden deep in a valley ..It's truly a setting fit for Shangri-la..
Son is aprox. a 40 minute flight from Chaing Mai but if you have the time make the journey by road which
is the most spectular North's best Hill Country! won't be dissapointed for sure!
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At the top of this mountain on Doi Suthep, you will find all of Chaing Mai at your feet. Doi Suthep can be reached by road from Chiang Mai. From the car park, at the temple base visitors can climb 309 steps to reach the pagodas or there is a tram Once inside the temple grounds; visitors must take off their shoes. Visitors must be appropriately dressed. The original copper plated chedi is the most holy area of the temple grounds. Within the site are pagodas, statues, bells and shrines. Aspects of the Wat draw from both Buddhism and Hinduism. There is a model of the Emerald Buddha and a statue of the Hindu God Ganesh. Views of Chiang Mai can be seen on the other side of the temple.
MYSELF & MY NEW BUDDY...
We found the attractions so rich with history. The natural beauty of Chaing Mai's location sits on the banks of the Ping River.situated
in a lush valley touched by the forested hills, we talk of later where many of the Hill Tribes Live.
The valley of the Ping River is a plain of patchworks of rice paddies and many villages,and little towns.
You can withing a day or so reach many spots of beauty.
Among these are, The Mae Klang Waterfall and the MaiSai area a place of georgous natural beauty!
Mahout & Elephant..
The north is teak country where you can still see the elephants work in the forrest. We visited the training camps where these
wonderful animals are taught their skills.
Elephant Training Camp..
Our next stop is Chaing Rai the drive was simply wonderful....
To the north, just a short hop by plane or as we chose to do by car was a 3hr. ride by car lies. Chaing Rai and the "Golden Triangle',
that spellbinding spot where the borders of Thailand, Burma, and Laos meet. With excellant hotel accommodations, Chaing Rai is a very good base
for exploring the far north. The town itself has many interesting temples to see.
My Trusty Guide Yak! Finally Got Me To Eat His Favorite Breakfast!!
Yep...FRIED EGGS & ANT EGG'S You Heard It Right!...
.
I still feel itchy! ha!..
Wasn't As Bad As I Thought!
...WORKING IN THE FIELDS...
On the banks of the mighty Makong River is the charming little town of Chaing Saen , where ancient ruins indicate an importance
long before Chaing Mai was founded. North is Mae Sai, Thailand's northen most town, which was one of my favorite places. It is here where the bridge
crosses over to Burma. I do beleive is it possible at this time to get permission to cross.
... This Is One Of The Wonderful Places We Stayed in Mae Sai...
Between Mae Sai and Chaing Rai are some of the most stunning jungle covered mountains, their slopes dotted with hilltribe villages that interested me the most.
... Picking Garlic ... Hmong Tribe ...Time To Eat again Yummy! Thai Pancakes ...
Chaing Mai is so rewarding in it's lovely attractions...To the North is just a short hop by either plane or around
three hours by road..Is Chaing Rai and the "GOLDEN TRIANGLE", Must See..this is the amazing spot where the Borders of Thailand
, Burma and Laos, Meet...
... An Akha Girl On The Swing That Is Intergral to This Hilltribe's ceremonies...
You will find good accomodations, Chaing Rai is a good center for exploring the far North..the most facinating sights..
on the banks of the Makong River is the charming town of Chiang Saen, where the ancient ruins indicate and importance long
before Chaing Mai was founded..
North is Mae Sai..Thailands northernmost town..and between here and Chaing Rai are beautiful jungle covered mountains
where you will find the slopes dotted with hilltribe villages...
Another wonderful side trip is Mae Hong Son hidden deep in a valley ..It's truly a setting fit for Shangri-la..
Son is aprox. a 40 minute flight from Chaing Mai but if you have the time make the journey by road which
is the most spectular North's best Hill Country! won't be dissapointed for sure!
TAJICAT'S JOURNEY TO THAILAND CONT!!..
..How Did My Simba..get on dat Elephant! Ha...just for fun!...
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MYSELF & MY NEW BUDDY...
We found the attractions so rich with history. The natural beauty of Chaing Mai's location sits on the banks of the Ping River.situated in a lush valley touched by the forested hills, we talk of later where many of the Hill Tribes Live. The valley of the Ping River is a plain of patchworks of rice paddies and many villages,and little towns.
You can withing a day or so reach many spots of beauty. Among these are, The Mae Klang Waterfall and the MaiSai area a place of georgous natural beauty!
Mahout & Elephant..
The north is teak country where you can still see the elephants work in the forrest. We visited the training camps where these wonderful animals are taught their skills.
Our next stop is Chaing Rai the drive was simply wonderful.... To the north, just a short hop by plane or as we chose to do by car was a 3hr. ride by car lies. Chaing Rai and the "Golden Triangle', that spellbinding spot where the borders of Thailand, Burma, and Laos meet. With excellant hotel accommodations, Chaing Rai is a very good base for exploring the far north. The town itself has many interesting temples to see.
Between Mae Sai and Chaing Rai are some of the most stunning jungle covered mountains, their slopes dotted with hilltribe villages that interested me the most.
TAJICAT'S JOURNEY TO THAILAND CONT!!..
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