Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai & The Golden Triangle
Northern Thailand's culture and cuisine are distinctly different from international impressions of Thai food and culture, due to its strong hill-tribe influences and former Burmese city.
Its cuisine is not quite as polished and dainty, while the religious Burmese left their mark in the numerous temples including the serene hill-side Doi Suthep which overlooks the city. Before tourism cottoned on, Chiang Mai was once the epicentre for Thailand’s handicrafts such as pottery, umbrellas, weaving, silverwork and woodcarving. The city has grown and flourished outside of the moated walls of the Old City, a tiny complex riddled with boutique hotels, street stalls and temples which makes for an interesting stroll on arrival.
Chiang Rai, the northernmost province in Thailand, was once the centre for opium production in Thailand is now a quiet town that is the gateway to the Golden Triangle area. Dissected by the river, Chiang Rai does not offer much other than quiet rejuvenation with a book by the river. Learn the tricks of the trade from mahouts at the Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp, hop between the borders of Laosand Myanmar, and visit the colourful hill-tribes that still inhabit the lush green hills.
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Country: Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai & the Golden Triangle
Classic Thailand
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- Explore Bangkok’s beautiful temples and vibrant streets
- Learn how to create local Thai dishes in Chiang Mai with a private cookery class
- Laze on some of Phuket's best white sandy beaches
- Sample various local foods, old-style Thai coffee and Thai sweet desserts
- Visit the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre and watch these wonderful animals in their natural habitat
Northern Thailand and Laos Cultural Adventure
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- Explore the tastes of Chiang Mai on a street food tour
- Witness the monks’ morning alms ceremony at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
- Enjoy the northern Thai wilderness and wildlife at Chiang Rai
- Cruise along the mighty Mekong, stopping to visit local villages and temples
- Soak up the atmosphere on a cycling tour around Luang Prabang, Laos
Thailand with Kids
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- Play, bathe and learn about the elephants in Chiang Mai
- Whizz though the rainforest on the Flight Of The Gibbon Experience
- See the likes of Wat Phra Singh and Wat Pan Tao on a Segway
- Have lunch at a local home and visit the nearby villages and markets
- Try batik-making or go on a family cookery course
Ultimate Thailand Honeymoon
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Explore the vibrant city of Bangkok
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Witness a morning alms-giving ceremony in Chiang Mai
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Participate in a private blessing ceremony at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
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Go jungle trekking and meet hill tribes in the Golden Triangle
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Relax on pristine beaches at Khao Lak and Yao Noi
Anantara Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai & the Golden Triangle
Classy yet understated, Anantara Chiang Mai is an elegant escape tucked along the quiet shores of the Mae Ping River.
This is a contemporary-Asian styled luxury riverside resort on the grounds of the former British Consulate. Set over four floors, with views of either the gardens or the river, all...
Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort
Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai & the Golden Triangle
Set on a hilltop in the Golden Triangle surrounded by gardens and lush jungle, Anantara Golden Triangle in Chiang Rai, Thailand offers sublime views over the Mekong River and deep into Laos and Myanmar. With superb facilities, exquisite cuisine and its own elephant camp, this unique...
Four Seasons Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai & the Golden Triangle
Set in the Mae Rim Valley, Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai sits within lush, landscaped gardens surrounded by emerald rice paddies. Designed to resemble a traditional Thai village with Lanna-style architecture, this luxury resort is both a magical base for exploring the region and a sanctuary of wellbeing.
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Four Seasons Tented Camp
Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai & the Golden Triangle
Located amid a thick bamboo forest in the far north of Thailand, Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle overlooks the Ruak River and peers into Myanmar and Laos. This intimate camp offers a unique safari experience, from arrival on a longtail boat to looking after rescued elephants and jungle trekking.
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Rachamankha
Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai & the Golden Triangle
Set in the heart of old Chiang Mai city, Rachamankha is a handsome boutique hotel designed for a peaceful and intimate holiday. Spread over two acres of polished grounds, it's one of the five members of the Relais & Châteaux collection in Thailand. Rare for a city hotel, it’s much...
