Chiang Mai (day off / laundry/ afternoon excursion)
In the morning you can relax in the silence of Buddhist temples,
just swim in hotel pool or do some more shopping ( magnificent
silk and cotton weavings, handicrafts ...) The deep rooted
culture of Chiang Mai, the second biggest city in Thailand
stems from the fact that the city had long been the capital
of the independent northern kingdom of Lanna Thai. Chiang
Mai has over 300 Buddhist temples . The Chiang
Mai Night Bazaar is perhaps the best place in the Kingdom to
stock up on souvenirs and tourist-friendly clothing and
accessories. With the hotel's front door on the main market
street, make sure you have your bargaining boots on!
If you will be in a
mood for a trip, we shall take a short ride in a pick up taxi (12 km)
almost to the top
of 1300 m high Doi Suthep (panoramic views) to visit Golden
Temple in the afternoon.
The famous Wat Doi Suthep, is a mountain top monastery 1080
meters above sea-level. The roadway from Chiang Mai up to the
monastery was originally built in 1934 by manual labour,
volunteered by the people of the city, at the request of a
revered monk. A venerable and venerated temple that is one
of the most holy Buddhist sites in Thailand. The awe-inspiring
temple is crowned by an elaborate Chedi (Monument), 24 meters
(79 feet) tall and gold plated from top to bottom. Chiang
Mai has several exquisite international restaurants if you
got bored of Thai food by now. Accommodation with breakfast
in Chiang Mai.
