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For the fishing enthusiasts out there, Chiang Mai is a great place to go fishing! There are many fishing lakes out there where you can try your hand at catching Giant Mekong Catfish, Giant Snakehead (pictured), and other species. Those who would like a challenge may like to try their luck on the open water. [...]

There are several Orchid & Butterfly Farms in Chiang Mai. Most of them are in the Mae Sa Valley area, and close to attractions like Mae Sa Elephant Camp, Tiger Kingdom, Monkey School, Snake Farm, etc, and so can be easily visited at the same time. These orchid nurseries are worth visiting, especially if you [...]

Sometimes it’s nice to take a little break from a busy life (or touring, if you’re on holidays) and take a little breather to recharge our batteries. Luckily, this is easy to do in Chiang Mai, and just 20 min or so drive out of the city, we have the picturesque Huay Tung Tao Lake, [...]

Tired of walking? Stiff muscles? Street masseurs to the rescue! These masseurs can be found each Sunday night at Chiang Mai’s Sunday Walking Street to relieve the weary feet of shoppers. A bargain too, at only 60 baht / half an hour. Not to be missed!

You’re never out of things to do in Chiang Mai. One of the fun places to visit for kids and adults alike is the zoo. Chiang Mai Zoo is very large (and hilly), covering over 200 acres of land at the foot of Doi Suthep. The zoo is certainly walkable (or rather, hikable), but you [...]

Red was the colour of the day as Chiang Mai’s residents got together to celebrate this year’s Chinese New Year. The streets arond Chiang Mai’s little Chinatown, near Wororot Market, were closed of for pedestrian. Celebrations were in full swing. There were performances, markets selling all manner of goods, and of course, the many obligatory [...]

Chat to a monk, go on a mediation retreat, learn about the temple’s fascinating history, take a romantic stroll and watch the sunset, or even just relax and enjoy the peace and quiet, eat at a famous (and inexpensive) vegetarian restaurant, Pun Pun…
Suan Dok Temple dates back to the 14th century. Originally, it was  was [...]

Chiang Mai is not just about temples and elephants! Nimanhaemin Rd, possibly one of Chiang Mai’s trendiest streets, is full of boutiques selling art & home decor, as well as countless restaurants, bars, cafes and bakeries. My favourite street, Soi (Lane) 1, consists of small shop houses with treasure troves of delights waiting to be [...]

Tulips are blooming in Chiang Mai! Charoenprakiet Park (at the lake opposite to the 700 Year Stadium on Canal Rd) is covered with a carpet of colourful flowers. The “show” is put on by Chiang Mai Municipality as a present to the people for the New Year. It’s on till around February 2010. Really worth [...]

Fancy paying to feed fish and get your feet cleaned at the same time? Try Fish Spa!
Fish Spas are popping up everywhere in Chiang Mai. My friend recently opened one in Chiang Mai’s Airport Plaza Shopping Centre so I had to try it!
These little Garra fish from Turkey nibble on the dead skin on your [...]