BIRD WATCHING
by balhannah
Something I like to do when on holidays, is to try and see some of the local Birdlife, and find out about the Bird.
Doi Inthanon, is a Bird Watcher's Paradise, with 382 known species that either live or migrate to here.
THE BEST TIME TO SEE BIRDS IS FEBRUARY TO APRIL.
It is peaceful, and you can hear the Birds twittering. When I was there, there were professional photographers set up, waiting for (that )moment!
I also saw Birds, trying to photograph them was hard. I heard and saw them in the Trees, then, at the Cafe/Kiosk, they had Bananas for the Birds to feed on.
Its a good spot to sit and watch what comes to feed.
Muay Thai Training Camp
by M.E.R.V
A short distance out of the city centre takes u here where many expats or even just visitors come for muay thai training. I'm not sure if they charge for training but I guess they do. People train here to join competitions for money. The camp has rooms as well as bathroom with cold shower. One of my mates stayed here an entire year surviving only on money won in competitions. His visa was extended by going for day trips across the border to Burma(Myanmar) and Laos!
All You Need's A Tuk-Tuk
by alvis
The best and probably only means of travel around Chiang Mai is the Tuk-Tuk. They are quite cheap but sort the price out before getting on and barter if the price seems expensive.
And it is pronounced took - took not tuck - tuck as many foreigners will say.
Thai at its best
by RAINBOWWINGS about Antiques House
This is a delightful restaurant if you want a little peace and quiet away from the hustle bustle of central Chiang Mai and its buzzy nightlife. Although only 5mins walk from the night market, whilst sitting in the lovely gardens of this antique teak house you could be many miles away. Just a hop away from the River Ping, I can highly recommend this restaurant for both its food and decor. With very low tables and chairs(not so good for the less agile) set in a beautifully designed Thai garden, the food is almost secondary, but none the less, delicious. Charming staff altho a little slow, but who cares when sitting in amazing surroundings, and an excellent menu. Its got to be the crab curry.
Elephant Conversation Centre
by slasty
If there is one thing you should do when visiting northern Thailand it is visiting the Elephant Conversation Centre. Located about an hour out of Chiang Mai the centre provides a place for abandoned, injured or mistreated Elephant.
The Camp has Elephant Rides, Elephant shows, Elephant Dung paper factory and muesuem espcially on the famous white elephants. The Centre also has an Elephant Hospital which looks after and cares for ill and injured Elephants. You are able to visit the Hospital and see the injured Elephants.
The Centre also runs one, three day and 30 days Mahout courses where you learn to ride, and command elephants. We did the one day course last year and it was one of the most special days of my life. They truly are one of the most amazing aminals. The Centre is definetly worth visiting is offers something different to the normal Elephant camps around Northern Thailand.
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Gardens in the fog
entrance gate
Yellow species orchids
Ready for action!
