Chiang Mai Journals

Best of All: Chaing Mai

A September 2002 trip to Chiang Mai by jonbarb709

Quote: Of all the places in Thailand, Chiang Mai is our favorite. I'm really not sure if its the people, the small-town atmosphere, the shopping, or a combination of it all. It's smaller than Bangkok, larger than Chiang Rai... it's just right.

Best of All: Chaing Mai

Overview

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The night market is the best. I have been to the night market in Hong Kong and other places, but the one in Chiang Mai is the best. You have to know that more than half of all the handicrafts sold in Thailand are made in Chiang Mai. Those are teakwood carvings, umbrellas (painted), Thai silk, bronze, lacquer ware, and silver. They are all here, and you can visit every one of the workshops and get excellent prices - remember to bargain. There is an elephant camp not far outside of town that is worth the trip. Most of these places are very easy to find; just ask your hotel personnel. Most of the hotels have their own massage spa, and if not, again, the hotel can help you find a place. It is wort...Read More

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Amity Green Hills Hotel

Hotel

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The hotel staff was probably the best we have had. They went overboard to make you feel comfortable and just like they wanted you there. And the reason for that was that you were not in a very good area. It was too far from anything. You were set back from the highway that went to Lampang but could not hear the traffic, but because you were on the highway, you could not walk anywhere. The food was excellent and the buffet breakfast was more than what you wanted. It was just a little too far out of the way.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on February 11, 2006

Amity Green Hills Hotel
24 Opp. Wat Jed Yod
Chiang Mai, Thailand
+66 (53) 220 100

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La Gritta

Restaurant

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The decor is fantastic. The food was excellent as well as the service. The waitress spoke English, the menu as more than adequate, the atmosphere was great.

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on July 13, 2005

La Gritta
1 Nimmanhaemin Road
Chiang Mai, Thailand 50200
+66 53 221 130

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Shopping

Attraction

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I guess this really falls into the tip category. There are a number of large, and I mean large, specialty shops that sell, silk, teakwood carvings, umbrella, jewelry, silver, suits... anything you want. Most of these places are on any tour you go on, either with a tour group or just when you ask a taxi to take you. The thing to remember is that many of these places will also come pick you up and take you back to your hotel. Take your time in selecting a quick trip: up and back is better than rushing into buying. Ask your hotel what places will pick up you up or get the local Tourist Guide Chiang Mai; some are listed there. You may tip the driver.

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on February 11, 2006

Shopping
Handicraft Area
Chiang Mai, Thailand