Doi Suthep Buddhist Temple in Chiang Mai- source: internet
The best time to start the journey to Doi Suthep Mountain is in the morning, because visitors can avoid the heat of the sun and other crowds of tourists. Tourists are not only impressive with the scenery, but the beautiful road leading to Doi Suthep will also satisfy the tourists who love to drive for sightseeing.
Enjoy Khao Soi dish
Nothing can show clearly that visitors are in Chiang Mai by enjoying Khao Soi dish – crispy noodles with a highlight of curry – a specialty of this place. This traditional dish is usually served with chicken or beef, with some other spices such as chili sauce, salted cabbage and lemon.
This most famous dish in the northern of Thailand can be found from the 5-star resorts to the eateries on the sidewalk. When enjoying this dish visitors can use with a glass of bok choy made from pennywort, which will be a way to help visitors cool down after enjoying a spicy meal.
Enjoy Khao Soi -source: internet
Trying foot massage service at the markets
In recent years, although many commercial centers have been built in the city, Chiang Mai’s lively markets still attract a large number of visitors due to its tradition and originality. The best choice for visitors is the night market on Chang Klan Road, the Saturday Walking Street on Wualai Road and the Sunday Walking Street on Ratchadamnoen Road. However, the Sunday Walking Street is more popular, as it is home to jewelry shops, fashionable clothing and handicrafts. If visitors are tired after shopping, they can sit on plastic sidewalk chairs where visitors will receive foot massage service. Tours in Laos
Food massage in Chiang Mai -source: internet
Participating in special festivals in Chiang Mai
The festivals in Chiang Mai are often held with a bustling atmosphere and adhere to the ancient traditions. One of the most impressive festivals in Chiang Mai is the Songkran Water Festival, which celebrates the Thai New Year, takes place in three official days, but can last up to five days in April each year. On this occasion, there will be a lot of exciting cultural events taking place around the ancient temple of Wat Phra Singh – the most popular tourist attraction in Chiang Mai. To participate in Chiang Mai’s famous “water fight”, visitors need to be prepared to get wet as anywhere along the Ping River or in the mall, local people always have buckets, basins, water guns … to splash water.
Songkran Water festival in Thailand 2017- source: internet
Another impressive festival in Chiang Mai is the Yi Peng Flower Festival, which is a “local version” of Thailand’s Loy Thakrong Lantern Festival. Instead of dropping flowers along the water stream, local people choose to drop lanterns. This creative option offers a unique cultural and artistic identity for Chiang Mai.
Watching the city from the hot air balloon
Taking a tour of the hot air balloon is the best way to get the most panoramic view of Chiang Mai. If the weather is favorable, the Balloon Adventure Thailand tour will depart two flights a day, each lasting approximately 90 minutes. An experience for visitors is that flights in the morning are usually well suited for those want to look at the green rice fields and the beauty of the valleys. Bringing snacks and a bottle of champagne could be a good idea.
Chiang Mai is not as busy as Bangkok, but there are many beautiful scenery and peaceful atmosphere, which makes Chiang Mai become the hottest destination for tourists this summer.
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