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Chiang Mai Countryside - oh so much nicer than the city

Ask this member a question. Moleskin Recent trip to Thailand
20 Mar 2007
3.0 of 5 stars based on 12 votes
Take the Thai Farm Cooking Course: gets you out of the city into a real market with a native; pick ingredients from an organic farm: and cook real thai! Or check out the waterfalls and temples at Thailand's highest point. Finally, hop onto a train for a great ringside seat.
  • Category: Perfect day
  • Traveler type: Culture, Active/Outdoors, Never been before
  • Appeals to: Couples/romantics, Honeymooners, Singles, Seniors, Students, Budget travellers , Active/adventure, Tourists
  • Seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
  • Tags: Thai cooking course, Chiang Mai, Thai cooking, outside Chiang Mai, fresh air in Chiang Mai, non-touristy Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai countryside, waterfalls
1. Thai Farm Cooking Course
http://www.thaifarmcooking.net/home/
A must-do when in Chiang Mai. Escape the city, explore the market, learn about thai ingredients, pick your own ingredients, all with a native Thai who teaches you about everything! Best thing I did.
2. Railway Journey from Chiang Mai
http://www.railway.co.th/English/Time_HTML.asp
You can take the railroad from Chiang Mai to Bangkok and experience the beauty of Thailand outside the cities. Emerald green rice fields, villages, animals, national parks ... first row seat on a comfortable, air-conditioned train. Lunch is included (and it was really good!) in the price of your ticket.
3. Doi Inthanon National Park
http://www.chiangmai-chiangrai.com/doi_inthanon_park.html
See beautiful waterfalls; amazing temples; breathe the fresh, clean air at Thailands highest point (bring a sweater!)