The 7 Wonders of Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai is Thailand’s rose of the north. It is filled with artists, great food, forests, and animals. Chiang Mai isn’t for everyone. Life is very laid back and people are friendly. It is a great place to visit after the bustle of a city like Bangkok to unwind and take a breath of fresh air. While slow, it is noted as being a city full of adventure. There are numerous rappelling-through-the-jungle excursions, white water rafting, ATVs, jungle trekking, and of course, elephants.

#1 Elephant Nature Park

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Chiang Mai is loaded with elephant camps, but none is as well-known as the Elephant Nature Park. Comprised of mostly rescue elephants, it differs greatly from many of the other camps in the region who are criticised for treating these magnificent animals poorly and overworking them.

Visitors flock from all over the world to spend a day volunteering to feed and bathe the elephants. The experience as a whole is phenomenally educational. Not only do you get to spend time up close, but you learn how elephants are viewed in the eyes of Thailand’s inhabitants.

Volunteering includes transportation to and from the park and lunch. The money goes towards maintaining the grounds and providing for the animals. Spots fill up very quickly, so be sure to make reservations far in advance.

Admission: 2,500THB per adult, 1,250THB per child


#2 Doi Inthanon

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Doi Inthanon is the highest peak in Thailand and contains a vast amount of the spectacles that make Thailand such a draw. Time can be spent venturing to several waterfalls or village hill tribes, or for a more educational experience, visiting two pagodas built in honour of a former king. Doi Inthanon is about a two-hour drive from Chiang Mai. Most hostels or travel companies offer daily tours including transportation and meals. An alternative would be to rent a motorbike and explore yourself. Doi Inthanon boasts some of the most phenomenal views in Thailand, rivalled only by those in Krabi and Ao Nang. There is something magical about watching a sunset from 8400ft.

Admission: 200THB for adults, 100THB for children

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