Some of the finest attractions on offer in Chiang Mai

Posted by paul on September 24th, 2008 filed in Attractions, Day trips, tourist tips

Enjoy ethnic tribes and Northern Thai musical performances while you sit, relax and eat at one of the many Khantoke dinner spots in the city.

Experience a vibrant cabaret show at Chiang Mai’s most reputed venue, Simon Cabaret. Brilliant costumes and lavish sets will entertain any visitor. Simon Cabaret offers a minimum of two nightly performances.

All nature buffs will be amazed by Chiang Mai province’s wonderful mountainous regions and national parks. From the city centre, the Doi Suthep National Park can be reached within a 25-minute drive while some other famous parks include: Chiang Dao National Park, Khun Khan National Park and Doi Inthanon National Park, which boasts Thailand’s highest mountain.

Within Chiang Mai’s old part of town visitors will discover some of this regional capital’s most prestigious Buddhist temples along with numerous more equally appealing sacred Buddhist structures. The Pra Singh temple at the end of Ratchadamnoen road is probably the most pivotal temple. This temple houses the highly revered and ancient Phra Singh Buddha statue.

Great for having a day of fun with the entire family, the spacious and recently renovated Chiang Mai Zoo boasts a comprehensive collection of worldwide animals, birds, reptiles and marine life. The children will definitely love the Panda Show.

For history and culture buffs, Chiang Mai represents several outstanding museums. Visiting the Chiang Mai International Museum, Chiang Mai Air Museum and the Chiang Mai Art and Cultural Centre should simply not be missed.

Also worthwhile are the orchid farms, snake farms, monkey shows, waterfalls, the gorgeous Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden and many more attractions located in the city’s surrounding area.