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Orchid Hibiscus Guesthouse is a B&B situated not far from the Historical Park. I booked it on internet and paid 3000 bht (aprox. 73 euro) for 2 nights, for an apartment for 4 persons (we have been 3). Breakfast costs … Continue reading
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The Historical Park Sukhotai has aprox. 70 square kilometers, and it is divided in 5 zones, the central one being the most important. The monuments here have been restaurated starting 1960 and the park is well preserved and very clean. … Continue reading
We left Chiang Mai by bus, at 6 o’clock in the morning, to go to Sukhotai. The length of the way was of about 250 km and it took 5 hours. There are 12 buses per day, and a ticket … Continue reading
In the courtyard of the Wat Doi Suthep a lot of things draw my attention. There were so many architectural details, structures and colors, doors and windows but also a lot of interesting people around! A lot of subjects for … Continue reading
I brought back almost 300 photos from the Wat Doi Suthep. Erected in 1383, it can be visited at 15 km of Chiang Mai. Legend says that the King Keuna choosed an white elephant to carry Buddha’s relicts on the … Continue reading
The Night Bazaar in Chang May is one of the evening attractions. It is situated near the Tha Phae Gate of the Old Town. In the evening, the inhabitants but mostly the tourists are going there so the near by … Continue reading
The Silver Temple has a special place in the religious landscape of Chang Mai. It was built in 1502 but almost nothing is left from the original. Certain years ago a great renovation begun here. The temple is situated just … Continue reading
Wat Phra Singh or the Temple of the Lion was constructed in 1345 by the King Pa Yo, in order to enshrine here the ashes of the King Kam Fu, the 6th ruler of Chang Mai. It is one of … Continue reading
Don’t expect me to tell you about odd or funy food! We were in Chang Mai for only one and a half day, so it was no time for experiments. We had lunch and dinner at the guesthouse, in the … Continue reading
When you can choose what to see among over 300 temples, your reasons are always subjective. For example, I choosed Wat Ku Tao because of his unusual name, meaning The Watermelon Temple, which is considered to be unique in Thailand. … Continue reading