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Borsang Umbrella and Thai Handicraft Village offers a wide range of Thai handicrafts but is most famed for its parasol umbrellas. Sankamphaeng offers a range of handicrafts but specializes in weaving and fine Thai silk.
Chiang Mai Zoo was established in 1974 and for much of its existence offered the standard fare many zoos around the world offer. However, its popularity soared over recent years with the Chinese government?s loan to Thailand of two pandas.
At 8,500 feet above sea level Doi Inthanon is Thailand's highest mountain. It is a premium site for scenery and offers visitors forests, bird life and waterfalls.
A very popular activity in Chiang Mai is attending Khantoke Dinners and Cultural Shows. There are a number to choose from and they feature a selection of traditional dances and performances unique to the area.
The Night Bazaar, or Kad Luang (Royal Market) as it is known by locals, is one of Chiang Mai's biggest draws.
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is probably Chiang Mai's most important site for visitors, and certainly its most visible. Wat Phra That Doi Suthep nestles into the side of Doi Suthep some 3,000 feet above sea level.
The Peak of Doi Chiang Dao Mountain is 2225 meters above sea level making it one of Thailand?s highest mountains.
Located in the north of the city the museum features a range of displays and exhibits providing details of Chiang Mai?s Lanna era.
Doi Pui - Hmong Tribal Village is located on Doi Suthep, a 1676 meter high mountain that is the focal point of Doi Suthep and Doi Pui National Park.
The Hilltribe Research Institute was founded to increase awareness of the northern hilltribes that inhabit the mountains of Chiang Mai and other provinces.
Hilltribe Museum and Education Centre is run by a nonprofit organization called the Population and Community Development Association (PDA) with the intention of teaching people about the hilltribes and strengthening the their position in Thai society.
A trip to Mae Sa Elephant Training Centre is often combined with a trip to Mae Sa Waterfall.
Mae Sa Waterfall is another ?iconic? image of Chiang Mai although it is somewhat less famous than some other sites.
Op Luang Gorge is located about 100 kilometers from Chiang Mai and offers visitors great scenery. A river runs directly through the gorge and it is surrounded by mountains and beautiful teak forests.
Sankampaeng Hot Springs is an ideal destination for those interested in health and well-being.
Wat Chedi Luang?s main significance is that it housed the Emerald Buddha for a short time before its relocation to Bangkok?s Wat Pra Kaew.
Wat Chiang Man is reportedly the oldest temple in Chiang Mai and established by the city?s founder, King Mengrai, some 700 years ago. Although an important temple, it is relatively small and is not located on the main tourist routes.
Wat Phra Singh was built in the fourteenth century by King Phayco and was originally called Wat Li Chiang Phra.
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