Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Charming of Chiang Mai City Center

Hello Friends,

Chiang Mai is the province in the northern region of Thailand. This province is very popular in its mountain scenery as there're many beautiful mountain situated around the area of this province. However, many interesting place also situated in the city center of Chaing Mai as well especially the historical sites because this province has been founded more than 700 years ago. Today, i'm gonna tell you about charming places that you can't miss in the city center of this province.

1. Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep
The pagoda of this temple is the symbol of Chiang Mai and this temple situated in Doi Suthep mountain in the city center of Chiang Mai as many travellers have to visit this historical site to pray and respect to the pagoda for good luck. It can be said that if you come to Chaing Mai and you don't visit this temple, it will be deemed that you have never come to this province.

2. Chiang Mai Zoo
Situated at the foothill of Doi Suthep, this zoo is very popular for travellers in the past 2 years because it is the home of the pandas family named Chuang Chuang, Lin Hui and Lin Bing which is the highlight of this zoo. Also, the new aquarium which is the one of the biggest aquarium in Thailand already opened.

3. Tha Pae Walking Street
This is one of the most famous shopping street in the northern region of Thailand. Situated at Tha Pae Gate in the city center, this walking street opens every Sunday evening as you will see many travellers looking for traditional souvenirs and handcraft products. And Of course, every products selling in Tha Pae can be bargained that is the reason why tourists love this walking street.

4. Khantoke Dinner
"Khantoke" is the name of traditional dinner set of local people it the northern region of Thailand. There're many restaurant in the city center serving Khantoke dinner together with "Lanna" traditional show. Then, you can enjoy delicious dinner in Lanna style with the great traditional show but keep in mine that the price for Khantoke restaurant is quite expensive for budget travellers.

There're still many interesting place in this fantastic northern region and i will tell you on my next post.
Thank for reading. See You Then!

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