Chiang Mai province has some of the most beautiful jungles in Thailand. Combined with the mountainous areas, this sets the stage for some excellent zipline adventures. There are numerous day-tour ziplines close by Chiang Mai city. But which one is the best? Over the years we've gained experience with many of them, so let us help you make a good choice.

The Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden opened its doors in 1993 under the name, Mae Sa Botanical Garden. In 1994, the garden received great honor and was granted Royal permission by H.M. Queen Sirikit to change the name to Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden.

Chiang Mai has thousands of options to spend the night. From budget hostels and quaint guesthouses to five-star hotels and the most jaw-dropping resorts in the mountains just outside of town. You will not have a hard time finding a place to stay in our famous city. From low-budget to high-end, we have made a list of our favorite places to stay in Chiang Mai.

My parents came to visit me in Chiang Mai, and I was looking for a bicycle tour to show them more of the surroundings without going on a busy touristy trip. I found Joost from Buzzy Bee Bikes offering a bicycle trip that is different than all the others. The bikes that he uses for the tour are fat-tire e-bikes. The fat tires and battery support mechanism make it possible to cover more distance and cycling on terrain that would usually be too tricky turns into a piece of cake.

Doi Suthep plays a massive part in life in Chiang Mai. We genuinely believe that if you haven't been there, then you haven't experienced Chiang Mai. The mountain is a sight to behold as it overlooks the city from the northwest, bringing a fascinating view from its summit. Boasting temples, waterfalls, jungle, viewpoints, coffee plantations, nature trails, a royal palace, and Hmong Tribal Villages only a 15-minute drive from Chiang Mai's Old City. Read on to find out everything you need to know about this fantastic national park.

Kickstarting your day in Chiang Mai with a delicious breakfast is a must to be able to enjoy all the activities that this city has to offer. To help you choose the right place for the most important meal of the day, we have tested most of the breakfast restaurants in Chiang Mai. Wake up early and check out our favorite places to have breakfast in Chiang Mai.

Chiang Mai, the 'Rose of the North,' is one of the best destinations for the active traveler. There are so many great things to see and do! We have been living in Chiang Mai for over five years and seen a lot of the city and province. By now, we know the best day tours and places to go. Let us take you on a journey of the top activities in Chiang Mai to help you plan the best trip possible!

Around 8 am we got picked up by a minivan from our hostel and left the city of Chiang Mai. On the way, we made a small stop at a market for 20 minutes to buy things like water, toilet paper, and mosquito spray. In the last part of the bus journey, we were approaching the mountains, and I knew; the jungle is not far anymore.

Traveling in Thailand with children can be very rewarding and will be an unforgettable experience if planned well. The Northern Thai city of Chiang Mai has loads of activities for the younger ones. From the 3D Art Museum to Elephant Sanctuaries, Cooking Courses to Waterparks. We have selected our favourite trips and things to do to keep your kids busy.

We share our favourite top 10 waterfalls in Chiang Mai! From small showers to glistening pools, slippery and sticky rock formations, multiple tier green cascades to enormous falls that are so impressive that you will keep taking pictures until your phone is out of battery. Have a refreshing dip in the cold water after a day of hiking or just take a motor bike and drive to one of the waterfalls for a picknick with your friends.

You might be a bit overwhelmed planning a temple sightseeing tour in Chiang Mai Thailand. There are so many options and of course you want to see the most impressive and beautiful ones. That is why we tried to make you a Top 10 list of temples in Chiang Mai. But we couldn't even cut the list down to 10, so it is actually our Top 11!

When you travel to Chiang Mai, you travel to the great Northern kitchen of Thailand. We want to give you some tips on great foods you should definitely try when you are here. One dish you should not miss out on is Khao Soi. In this post, we will give you a number of places where they serve the best Khao Soi in Chiang Mai!

Lantern Festival 2017 in Chiang Mai Loi Krathong festival also know as Yi Peng festival in Northern Thailand is a festival celebrated annually on the evening of the 12 th full moon, following the Thai lunar calendar. This is why the exact date changes every year. Loi Krathong could be translated as floating basket in English.

Last night, PM Tours arranged for me to attend a Muay Thai fight-night at the Chiang Mai Boxing Stadium. Tickets were easily arranged a couple of hours before, with the kind help of the lovely Miki. Pim of PM Tours joined me because apparently this night was special; there were a number of belts and prizes being contested that had attracted some really good fighters!

We are in the middle of rainy season, and that means a lot of water! The rivers are wild, jungles green and waterfalls beautiful. My best friend Gido was visiting me in Chiang Mai and I took him for a rafting trip on the Mae Teang river with my favorite rafting company Khampan Rafting.