Visit Chiang Mai, Thailand: Things to do in Chiang Mai - Rose of the North #FlowerFestival Every year on the first weekend of February, the Chiang Mai Flower Festival is opened. With a parade which typically starts early on Saturday morning. The pretty girls atop the gaily decorated floats are candidates for the Miss competition. #WatChediLuang temple of the big stupa - a Buddhist temple in the historic centre of the city. The current temple grounds were originally made up of three temples — Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Ho Tham and Wat Sukmin. #DoiSuthepPuiNationalPark A national park which includes Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a Buddhist temple, and Bhubing Palace, the winter residence of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and family. A protected area for flora, fauna, and habitat. #WatChedYot A Buddhist temple (Wat). A centre of pilgrimage for those born in the year of the Snake. Located northwest of the city centre along the Super Highway Chiang Mai - Lampang, north of the intersection of Huai Kaeo road and Nimmanhemin road. #NightSafari The worlds third nocturnal zoo and is a government nature theme park which was built to promote the city tourism. Opened on February 6, 2006. With more than 400 animals from more than 50 species divided into four zones. #WatPhraThatDoiSuthep A Theravada Buddhist temple. Often referred to as Doi Suthep although this is actually the name of the mountain it is located on. A sacred site to many Thai people. From the temple, impressive views of city can be seen. #TribalMuseum An ethnographic museum showing the life of Thailands minority hill tribes. Highlights the history and culture of the mountain tribes of north Thailand, including the Akha, Karen, Khamu, Lahu, Lau, Lisu, Hmong, Mien and Thin peoples. #ChiangMaiZoo A 200-acre (81 ha) zoo located on 100 Huay Kaew Road. Established on 16 June 1977. Provides two large aquariums. with the worlds longest tunnel aquarium . It also has a marine aquarium, which is the largest one in Asia. #NationalMuseum Highlights the history of the Kingdom of Lanna with descriptions in both Thai and English. The museum is located in the vicinity of Wat Chet Yot. Run by the Fine Arts Department of Thailand. #ElephantNaturePark A sanctuary and rescue centre for elephants. Founded in 1996, the projects aim is to provide sanctuary for distressed elephants from all over Thailand. Set in a natural valley, bordered by a river, and surrounded by forested mountains. Visit our Channel for Top Attractions: https://youtube/user/talancuta Please Subscribe to our Channel: https://youtube/subscription_center?add_user=talancuta
Posted on: Thu, 20 Nov 2014 09:35:24 +0000
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