Clair_vickers@Yahoo.Co.Uk

Hello,

Are there special activities happening in Chiang Mai in December that
one just shouldn't miss?

Are there cultural or scenic spots that are "must see" sort of places
there?

Any recommended hotels better for single women?

Thank you,
Clair

Steve Kramer

"" wrote:

    > Are there cultural or scenic spots that are "must see" sort of places
    > there?

If I were visiting Chiang Mai in December (the weather is wonderfully
cool by then) the places I would want to see around town would be the
Wat on Doi Suthep, Wat Chedi Luang, and Wat Suan Doak for the temples,
Warrorot Market for a glimpse of a typical (but huge) morning and day
market, a stroll along the moat near Thapae Gate then into the Old City
for just a quick walk around. In the evening try a Kantoke dinner show
with good food and traditional Thai dancers performing for you. There
are several different ones to chose from. And of course, there is Chiang
Mai's famous Night Bazaar. A stroll along looking at the vendors stalls
may turn up a bargain or two.

Going just about 15 minutes north of town you can find great orchid
nurseries and butterfly farms, three different elephant camps (one is
VERY touristy and two quite natural) a water buffalo training farm, The
Queen's Botanical gardens, snake and monkey shows if you like that sort
of thing, and some hill tribe villages if you prefer more cultural
endeavors.

10 minutes east of town you can find the San Kamphang handicraft area
with many different items being fashioned, from paper to silver, silk to
umbrellas.

Going south for just an hour will get you to Doi Inthanon National Park
with several beautiful waterfalls, (Be sure to visit the Mae Ya
waterfall!) Karen and Hmong hill tribe villages, temples, and the King
and Queen Stupas on the summit.

If you are here on a Tuesday, there is a wonderful farmers market that
takes place 63k north in the village of Chang Dao. Several different
hill tribes use this market as their main means of selling their
produce, stocking up on items that they can't make themselves, and
gathering to chat. The mix of colorful costumes is a riot of color for a
photographer! But remember, this market is ONLY held on Tuesday
mornings!

    > Any recommended hotels better for single women?

I have never heard of women having any problems at any of the hotels in
Chiang Mai. Not that it has never happened. The world isn't crime free.
But Chiang Mai is NOT a hotbed of criminal activity aimed at women.
Aimed at anyone, for that matter. It's a rather nice place to live!

If you'd like more specific details, just send me an e-mail.

Steve Kramer
Chiang Mai, Thailand
http://www.photoenvisions.com

Khun Sa

On Tue, 21 Oct 2003 20:59:15 +0700, Steve Kramer
<> wrote:

What about guided photo tours?


    >"" wrote:
    >> Are there cultural or scenic spots that are "must see" sort of places
    >> there?
    >If I were visiting Chiang Mai in December (the weather is wonderfully
    >cool by then) the places I would want to see around town would be the
    >Wat on Doi Suthep, Wat Chedi Luang, and Wat Suan Doak for the temples,
    >Warrorot Market for a glimpse of a typical (but huge) morning and day
    >market, a stroll along the moat near Thapae Gate then into the Old City
    >for just a quick walk around. In the evening try a Kantoke dinner show
    >with good food and traditional Thai dancers performing for you. There
    >are several different ones to chose from. And of course, there is Chiang
    >Mai's famous Night Bazaar. A stroll along looking at the vendors stalls
    >may turn up a bargain or two.
    >Going just about 15 minutes north of town you can find great orchid
    >nurseries and butterfly farms, three different elephant camps (one is
    >VERY touristy and two quite natural) a water buffalo training farm, The
    >Queen's Botanical gardens, snake and monkey shows if you like that sort
    >of thing, and some hill tribe villages if you prefer more cultural
    >endeavors.
    >10 minutes east of town you can find the San Kamphang handicraft area
    >with many different items being fashioned, from paper to silver, silk to
    >umbrellas.
    >Going south for just an hour will get you to Doi Inthanon National Park
    >with several beautiful waterfalls, (Be sure to visit the Mae Ya
    >waterfall!) Karen and Hmong hill tribe villages, temples, and the King
    >and Queen Stupas on the summit.
    >If you are here on a Tuesday, there is a wonderful farmers market that
    >takes place 63k north in the village of Chang Dao. Several different
    >hill tribes use this market as their main means of selling their
    >produce, stocking up on items that they can't make themselves, and
    >gathering to chat. The mix of colorful costumes is a riot of color for a
    >photographer! But remember, this market is ONLY held on Tuesday
    >mornings!
    >> Any recommended hotels better for single women?
    >I have never heard of women having any problems at any of the hotels in
    >Chiang Mai. Not that it has never happened. The world isn't crime free.
    >But Chiang Mai is NOT a hotbed of criminal activity aimed at women.
    >Aimed at anyone, for that matter. It's a rather nice place to live!
    >If you'd like more specific details, just send me an e-mail.
    >Steve Kramer
    >Chiang Mai, Thailand
    >http://www.photoenvisions.com
    >--
    >"The voyage of discovery lies not in seeking new horizons,
    >but in seeing with new eyes." - Marcel Proust

Hvpl

Try to adjust your timing to reach Thailand for the Loy Kathrong festival of
lights.


"Steve Kramer" <> wrote in message
news:...
    > "" wrote:
    > > Are there cultural or scenic spots that are "must see" sort of places
    > > there?
    > If I were visiting Chiang Mai in December (the weather is wonderfully
    > cool by then) the places I would want to see around town would be the
    > Wat on Doi Suthep, Wat Chedi Luang, and Wat Suan Doak for the temples,
    > Warrorot Market for a glimpse of a typical (but huge) morning and day
    > market, a stroll along the moat near Thapae Gate then into the Old City
    > for just a quick walk around. In the evening try a Kantoke dinner show
    > with good food and traditional Thai dancers performing for you. There
    > are several different ones to chose from. And of course, there is Chiang
    > Mai's famous Night Bazaar. A stroll along looking at the vendors stalls
    > may turn up a bargain or two.
    > Going just about 15 minutes north of town you can find great orchid
    > nurseries and butterfly farms, three different elephant camps (one is
    > VERY touristy and two quite natural) a water buffalo training farm, The
    > Queen's Botanical gardens, snake and monkey shows if you like that sort
    > of thing, and some hill tribe villages if you prefer more cultural
    > endeavors.
    > 10 minutes east of town you can find the San Kamphang handicraft area
    > with many different items being fashioned, from paper to silver, silk to
    > umbrellas.
    > Going south for just an hour will get you to Doi Inthanon National Park
    > with several beautiful waterfalls, (Be sure to visit the Mae Ya
    > waterfall!) Karen and Hmong hill tribe villages, temples, and the King
    > and Queen Stupas on the summit.
    > If you are here on a Tuesday, there is a wonderful farmers market that
    > takes place 63k north in the village of Chang Dao. Several different
    > hill tribes use this market as their main means of selling their
    > produce, stocking up on items that they can't make themselves, and
    > gathering to chat. The mix of colorful costumes is a riot of color for a
    > photographer! But remember, this market is ONLY held on Tuesday
    > mornings!
    > > Any recommended hotels better for single women?
    > I have never heard of women having any problems at any of the hotels in
    > Chiang Mai. Not that it has never happened. The world isn't crime free.
    > But Chiang Mai is NOT a hotbed of criminal activity aimed at women.
    > Aimed at anyone, for that matter. It's a rather nice place to live!
    > If you'd like more specific details, just send me an e-mail.
    > Steve Kramer
    > Chiang Mai, Thailand
    > http://www.photoenvisions.com
    > --
    > "The voyage of discovery lies not in seeking new horizons,
    > but in seeing with new eyes." - Marcel Proust