Outdoors in Chiang Mai

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outdoors in Chiang Mai : the essentials

Gardens in Chiang Mai

Sai Nam Phung Orchid Farm

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This is the best Mae Rim botanical garden north of Chiang Mai! Although it is located in the northern part of Chiang Mai, specific

Rafting in Chiang Mai

Mae Ping River Rafting

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At the end of our experience with the elephants had the opportunity to go down the river either in a canoe or a raft, but this riv

Rainforest in Chiang Mai

Mae Ping Elephant Camp

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If there's one animal that epitomizes Thailand, apart from the ubiquitous monkeys, it's the elephant. We were lucky enough to go o

Rivers in Chiang Mai

Bamboo Rafting

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One of the most fun things I did during my trip to Thailand was bamboo rafting down the river. The river was right next to the Chi

Nature Reserves in Chiang Mai

Doi Inthanon National Park

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About 90 km from Chiang Mai is the beautiful Doi Inthanon National Park, home to the highest peak of Thailand at an altitude of 25

Viewpoints in Chiang Mai

Mirador de Doi Pui

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We spent a lovely evening chilling around a camp fire and taking pictures of the sunset on the side of the mountain.

Lakes in Chiang Mai

LacHuay Tung Tao, Chiang Mai

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This was probably the only place I found in Chiang Mai that was actually totally quiet. It was so lovely and peaceful here.

Nature Reserves in Chiang Mai

Patara Elephant Farm

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Nature Reserves in Hangdong

Grand Canyon

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The Grand Canyon is a beautiful artificial water park perfect to help the tourists with the heat of Chiang Mai. The weather was ve

Nature Reserves in Chiang Mai

Doi Suthep - Pui National Park

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It was so beautiful here. There is everything... Waterfalls, hiking trails, gorgeous pools of water, and at the base there is a ch

Lakes in Mae Chaem

Ban Pang Tong Lake

Waterfalls in Chiang Mai

Mae Sa Waterfall

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Nature Reserves in Chiang Mai

Toto's Elephant Training Camp

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I was even kissed by them! Very fun, entertaining experience.

Gardens in Chiang Mai

Buak Hard Public Park

Nature Reserves in Chiang Mai

Elephant Nature Park

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Caves in Chiang Dao

Chiang Dao Caves

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Waterfalls in Chiang Mai

Mork Fa Falls

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Nature Reserves in Chiang Mai

Mae Takrai National Park

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Activities in Chiang Mai

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Chiang Mai: Small Group Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Tour

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$57.20

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From Chiang Mai: White Temple & Golden Triangle Day Trip

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$54.91

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Chiang Mai: Historic Old City 4-Hour Guided Bike Tour

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$34.32

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From Chiang Mai: Inthanon National Park 9-Hour Group Tour

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$54.91

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4-Hour Doi Suthep & Hmong Hill Tribe Village from Chiang Mai

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$25.16

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