activities in chiang mai

Looking at a map of activities and places in north Thailand. (click to enlarge the picture)

chiang mai has activities to suit every traveler, from those who want to relax to the adventuresome souls seeking life on the edge. here is a short list of what awaits you in north thailand:

courses

study thai cooking. there are cooking schools everywhere in chiang mai. you can spend from one day to a week or more in cooking schools.

learn thai massage: chiang mai has several highly-qualified schools for thai massage. a variety of styles are taught, but most courses take at least a week and a full course might require many weeks to complete.

pamper yourself

thai massage: the ancient art of thai massage will leave you relaxed and yet energized. a good massage takes two hours, so give yourself time to enjoy this healing art.

foot massage: this is the newest fad to sweep chiang mai. sit down, take a break, and discover how nice a foot massage can be.

spas: spas are at the higher end of the pampering scale, with a variety of treatments, massages, and herbs and oils available throughout the city.

out and about

trekking: a well known and popular activity in the north, trekking will take you outside the city where you can enjoy nature, hill tribes people and villages, waterfalls, and much more. you can spend from one day to several days on a trek, so do your homework and bring some good shoes.

elephants: north thailand has many elephant camps, shows, and one conservation center. you can watch or climb on and ride an elephant! not to be missed.

other shows: crocodile shows, snake shows, hill tribe culture shows

gardens and nature: there are many beautiful places to visit, including national parks, orchid farms, botanical gardens, and mountains (to name but a few).

mountain biking: another way to see the outdoors, enjoy yourself, and get a good workout at the same time.

adventures

depending upon your interest and fitness, there are a number of activities available to you in chiang mai, including:

• atv (all terrain vehicle) riding
• white water rafting (in season)
• rock climbing
• go cart driving
• motorcycle rental and tours
• off road tours
• bungy jumping
• hot air ballooning
• fly a microlight aircraft
• and much more!

contact our tour desk about availability and booking.

shopping

chiang mai is a shopper's paradise. many of the goods sold all over thailand are made right here in chiang mai, so you can find a wide variety of items in all price ranges and qualities.

the sunday walking street is a great place to see local handicrafts and have fun doing it, and the center of the walking street is only one block from the rose guest house. food is sold in the many temples (wats) and there are many entertainers on the street, so you can enjoy yourself whether you buy anything or not.

from the high end specialty stores and malls to ordinary stores throughout the town, and from the night bazaar and the vendor stalls found everywhere, anything you might want is almost certainly available in chiang mai, and usually at a price that is much less than you will find in bangkok.