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If you've been budget travelling in the more so-called developed parts of Asia, such as Hong Kong and Japan, you've probably had to skimp on comfort when choosing accommodations. If you ever want to pamper yourself though and not spend much more than you would at most youth yostels, you should certainly check out the hotels in Chiang Mai, Thailand. This city in northern Thailand is the second largest in the country after Bangkok. Don't let this fool you though. Not only is it cooler and much less crowded than it's big brother to the south, but it is also within spitting distance of some of Thailand's most beautiful forests and mountains which are home to many of the country's famed hill...
Thailand is one of the most beautiful and culturally diverse areas in Southeast Asia. Because it was never colonized, it retains much of its original culture. The people of Thailand are very friendly and hospitable. There is no language barrier because the staff speaks English and other European languages in most of the hotels, restaurants and tourist places. There are many different modes of transportation in Thailand. Tourists can hire a taxi, take a bus, ride on a train, rent a car or motorcycle or hike on foot through the beautiful countryside. The most interesting ride is the Tuk-Tuk, a three wheel bike, which provides a fantastic open air ride around any city. Thailand means “the...
With several sights to see and surprises to offer, Thailand could be one of the best locations you should not miss to visit. Culture, beaches, people, and heritage sites are some of the things you can expect when you travel to Thailand. Bangkok – Traveling Thailand wound not be complete without visiting Bangkok. As the nation’s capital with an estimated population of over 10 million (including the neighboring provinces), this city is by far the largest in the country. The city is divided into 50 districts or khet but for tourists and those who are new in the place, 6 divisions would be more useful. These are Ratchadaphisek in the northeast section of the city, Sukhamvit in the southeast,...
1.Get on a river taxi and see the beauty of the Chao Praya River. A very different view of Bangkok I've got to say. If you're the adventurer, you can just jump on one at any of its terminals. Just be fast enough as the boats ( water taxis ) hardly stop. Otherwise, book a tour from one of the hotels by the river such as The Royal Orchid Sheraton, Shangri la or The Peninsula.
2.Rub elbows with the locals and tourists at the Weekend market, Chatuchak/Jatujak. It can get very hot in here but it's an excellent place to see the wares of Thailand. You might even find a good buy along the way. Thai ( and not so Thai ) goods available from antique furniture to fake jeans.
3.See the wonders of the Grand Palace All hail the Queen of England, but her Buckingham Palace is nothing compared to this glorious work of art in the middle of Bangkok.
4.Have a Thai massage in Wat Po and if you have the time, take the 10-day Thai Massage course If you don't get a Thai massage in Thailand then you haven't been to Thailand at all. Experience this somewhat bone breaking yet de-stressing technique right from where it originated. Or if that's a bit too much, go for the foot massage instead.
5.Have A Relaxing Spa At The Banyan A relaxing spa retreat right in the middle of the city. You can choose from a 1 hour facial treatment or if you have time to spare, have a 7 hour Banyan package and spoil yourself mad.
6.Visit the Floating Marekt It may just be another commercial avenue for tourists to spend their dollars, but if you go to the floating market early in the morning when the "river-folk" are actually buying and selling goods mindless of the tourists, then it's a very good cultural experience.
7.Haggle at the night markets Sure many goods are over-priced but if you know how to haggle and how much you're willing to pay for what you're buying, this can be very fun. If you go very early, just when the shops are opening, you might even get the prices real low ( first buyers luck!)
8.Shop Till You Drop Shopping is the Thai's national past time and wherever you are in Bangkok, you will never run out of shops to explore. You'll find practically everything in this City Of Angels and at very reasonable prices to boot. For reasonable priced clothes, go to Pratunum Market; for little trinkets, go to Yaowarat in Chinatown; for bargain software, go to Panthip plaza, and for designer clothes, try Central Plaza or The Emporium Shopping Center.
9.Try Thai cuisine You've had Thai food in your country and I'm sure it's good; but Thai food cooked in Thailand, is in my opinion, just heavenly! Just be sure to know the words, Mai Pet ( My Pet ). This means not spicy in Thai, but you'll probably be wondering how hot the spicy dishes are after you've bit into your first chilli!
10.See An Elephant Show I know they should be in the wild and all that...but if I were an elephant, this humiliation of dancing in front of amused humans is much better than the alternative which is walking on the hot streets of Bangkok waiting for tourists to buy me a piece of sugar cane for food. And I have to say, this is one show I enjoy. Watch out for the baby elephants! They're a real treat! About the Author Aimee C. Barnard has worked in Bangkok for 3 years and lives for tropical holidays under the sun. To read more about her travel experiences and island getaway tips, go to http://www.tropical-island-vacation.net/index.html
Kamthieng House, a traditional Lanna home in the grounds of
the Siam Society in Soi Asoke Bangkok, preserves the old
Lanna architecture and culture from northern Thailand. "A million rice fields" The Lanna (a million rice fields) Kingdom is an old 13th
century kingdom in northern Thailand, started by King
Mengrai in 1259 who established his capital in Chiang Mai in
1291. Captured by the Burmese in 1550s, retaken by King Taksin in
1774, Chiang Mai became a vassal of Thailand until the reign
of King Rama V when it came under direct rule. From this kingdom grew a society with a distinctive culture
and language along with its own traditions and customs, rituals
and festivals. The family home on the Ping River One such Lanna family steeped in these traditions were
descendants of a prince from Yunnan in Southern China who
migrated to northern Thailand. The matriarch Mae Nai Saed,
a great granddaughter of the prince, built the original
Kamthieng House in 1848 on the banks of the Ping River in
Chiang Mai. In a matriarchal society, the Lanna women are heads of
households, own property and have rights of inheritance.
The family home was owned by three generations of
descendants, Mae Nai Thip, Mae Kamthieng and Mae Kim
Haw who lived in the house till 1963. Making of a museum The timber house, with its characteristic "Kalae" or 'V'
shaped wooden carving at the apex of the gable, is regarded as
one of the rare examples of traditional Lanna architecture and
art. To preserve Lanna culture for future generations, Mae Nai
Haw donated the house to the Siam Society as an ethnological
museum. In memory of her mother Mae Kamthieng, the museum was
named Kamthieng House. It took two years to plan,...
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