Accommodation
The Ratilanna Riverside
A luxury boutique resort nestled serenely along the banks of the Mae Ping River and in the centre of the historical city of Lanna, is located only minutes away from the Chiang Mai Airport and the city's popular Chiang Mai Night Bazaar. All 75 luxurious guestrooms feature private balconies, widescreen plasma televisions, home theatre, broadband internet and bathrooms with built - in LCD TVs and rain showers.
Golf
Royal Chiang Mai Golf Club
Set within a valley surrounded by a magnificent mountain range, Royal Chiang Mai Golf Club is a course of outstanding natural beauty incorporating waterfalls, streams, and an abundance of lush green trees and foliage. Designed under the supervision of Peter Thomson the high altitude of the course provides a cooler, less humid climate with clear air and gentle breezes.
Inthanon Golf Club
Chiang Mai Inthanon Golf Course & Nature Resort was built in 2009 and is surrounded by tropical fruit orchards. The course is hilly in design and golfers get the feeling of being in a natural setting with clean mountain air. Most holes play with clear views of Doi Inthanon, Thailand’s tallest peak and feature expansive well conditioned fairways with challenging bunkers. Several creeks meander through the course and water comes into play on 12 of the 18 holes.
Alpine Golf Resort
The Alpine Golf Resort Chiang Mai is undoubtedly one of the most naturally beautiful golf courses in Chiang Mai region. The design of the course, by world-famous golf course designer Mr Ron M Garl, was inspired by the magnificent hills on its horizon. No matter where you are on the course, you are sure to enjoy nature at her best.
Chiang Mai Highlands Golf Club
Opened in 2005, the Chiang Mai Highlands Golf Club adds greatly to the range of Chiang Mai’s golf courses. The drive to the course from Chiang Mai city takes you through exceptionally beautiful landscape into the mountains. Built on a site with breathtaking views in every direction, the course was placed third in the "Best New Course in Asia" by Asian Golf Monthly in 2007 and is a must play as part of a Chiang Mai golf holiday.
Sights and Activities
Wat Prathat Doi Suithep
This is one of Thailand’s most famous temples, overlooking the city from its spectacular mountain location. The winding road up to the temple passes a couple of beautiful waterfalls and the view from the temple platform is impressive. The site dates from 1386 and is revered among Thais as one of the country’s most important religious sites. With its distinctive gilded chedi and marble-floored courtyard, the temple is full of symbolism.
Thai Cooking Classes
Chiang Mai offers a great selection of family run Thai cooking schools. Many are for small groups and offer an intimate learning experience.
Elephant Nature Park
A unique elephant rescue project established in the 1990's with the aim has always been to provide a sanctuary and rescue centre for elephants in Thailand. The park is located 60km north of Chiang Mai city and offers an opportunity to help bath and feed the elephants in their care.
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