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<channel><title><![CDATA[chiang mai travel - Home]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://chiangmaitravel.weebly.com/home]]></link><description><![CDATA[Home]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 19:57:35 -0700</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><language>en-us</language><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Home</itunes:subtitle><item><title><![CDATA[Chiang Mai Night Bazaar]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://chiangmaitravel.weebly.com/home/chiang-mai-night-bazaar]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://chiangmaitravel.weebly.com/home/chiang-mai-night-bazaar#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:08:15 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[chiang mai night bazaar]]></category><category><![CDATA[chiang mai night market]]></category><category><![CDATA[chiang mai travel]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://chiangmaitravel.weebly.com/home/chiang-mai-night-bazaar</guid><description><![CDATA[ Every evening of Chiang Mai, it is the best time of many tourist visitors to go out to see the beautiful of sparkling Chiang Mai at night and it is a time for shopping. The popular street for shopping renowned among foreigners is the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar.The Night Bazaar runs along on the Chang Klan Road, where there are many hotels and restaurants standing along both side. The Night Bazaar is held every night vendering varieties of product, most of them are crafting, silverware, cloths, and [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style=' float: left; z-index: 10; position: relative; ;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="http://chiangmaitravel.weebly.com/uploads/5/9/0/6/5906069/963883.jpg" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px;" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;"></div></span> <div  class="paragraph editable-text" style=" text-align: left; display: block; ">Every evening of Chiang Mai, it is the best time of many tourist visitors to go out to see the beautiful of sparkling Chiang Mai at night and it is a time for shopping. The popular street for shopping renowned among foreigners is the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar.<br /><br />The Night Bazaar runs along on the Chang Klan Road, where there are many hotels and restaurants standing along both side. The Night Bazaar is held every night vendering varieties of product, most of them are crafting, silverware, cloths, and gifts. There are also many pubs and restaurants to sit down and chill out all night.<br /></div> <hr  style=" clear: both; visibility: hidden; width: 100%; "></hr>  <span class='imgPusher' style='float:right;height:0px'></span><span style=' float: right; z-index: 10; position: relative; ;clear:right;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="http://chiangmaitravel.weebly.com/uploads/5/9/0/6/5906069/5318302.jpg" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; border-width:1px;padding:3px;" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;"></div></span> <div  class="paragraph editable-text" style=" text-align: left; display: block; ">There, you can see many tourists walking on the street because it is  rich in hotels and guesthouses. There are many department store opened  24 hours for all visitors. <br /><br />I highly recommended that those who want to go shopping at night in Chiang Mai shouldn't miss this night bazaar.<br /><br />How  about having a cup of cold beer in a pub chilling out with the live  jazz band at Night Bazaar? Doesn't it sound great? Enjoy.</div> <hr  style=" clear: both; visibility: hidden; width: 100%; "></hr>  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bo Sang Umbrella Making – a Traditional Intellect from Generation to Generation]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://chiangmaitravel.weebly.com/home/bo-sang-umbrella-making-a-traditional-intellect-from-generation-to-generation]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://chiangmaitravel.weebly.com/home/bo-sang-umbrella-making-a-traditional-intellect-from-generation-to-generation#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 05:00:05 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[bo sang umbrella]]></category><category><![CDATA[chiang mai souvernir]]></category><category><![CDATA[chiang mai travel]]></category><category><![CDATA[chiang mai umbrella]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://chiangmaitravel.weebly.com/home/bo-sang-umbrella-making-a-traditional-intellect-from-generation-to-generation</guid><description><![CDATA[ &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For many years, Bo Sang Umbrella is well-known among Thai and foreign tourists for it is a popular souvenir furnishing bright colors and Thai illustrators. Bo Sang Umbrella is named from its manufacturing place, Tumbon Bo Sang, San Kampaeng District, located about 9 kilometers from Chiang Mai city. It is not only used for a shelter when&nbsp;it is raining, but also can be used for home decoration.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&n [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style=' float: left; z-index: 10; position: relative; ;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="http://chiangmaitravel.weebly.com/uploads/5/9/0/6/5906069/9487709.jpg" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px;" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;"></div></span> <div  class="paragraph editable-text" style=" text-align: left; display: block; ">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For many years, Bo Sang Umbrella is well-known among Thai and foreign tourists for it is a popular souvenir furnishing bright colors and Thai illustrators. Bo Sang Umbrella is named from its manufacturing place, Tumbon Bo Sang, San Kampaeng District, located about 9 kilometers from Chiang Mai city. It is not only used for a shelter when&nbsp;it is raining, but also can be used for home decoration.<br /><span></span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The image of many bright umbrellas at all sizes are showed in the showcase along the route in the village decorates a colorful atmosphere and draws visitors to drop by to buy it for souvenir. The umbrella is not only just a product, but it also hides the wisdom of households inheriting for ages and shows the bonds between families, joining to help each others. The Bo Sang Umbrella is considered as a main product of Chiang Mai province&nbsp;as it is the one&nbsp;outstanding in Thailand. It brings a reputation to the village spreading to all Thai and foreign countries.</div> <hr  style=" clear: both; visibility: hidden; width: 100%; "></hr>  <span class='imgPusher' style='float:right;height:0px'></span><span style=' float: right; z-index: 10; position: relative; ;clear:right;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="http://chiangmaitravel.weebly.com/uploads/5/9/0/6/5906069/9439522.jpg" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; border-width:1px;padding:3px;" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;"></div></span> <div  class="paragraph editable-text" style=" text-align: left; display: block; ">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For its grace floral patterns drawing on bright colors, these make Bo Sang Umbrella is a unique one. Popular colors are red, pink, and yellow in reasonable price starting at just 35 Thai Bahts. Many shops in village are welcomed for all to visit for the demonstration of umbrella making process.<br /><span></span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Be ensured, the umbrella are all handmade. :")&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><span></span><br /><span></span></div> <hr  style=" clear: both; visibility: hidden; width: 100%; "></hr>  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chiang Mai Adventurous Travel - Elephant Trekking & Whitewater Rafting]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://chiangmaitravel.weebly.com/home/chiang-mai-adventurous-travel-elephant-trekking-whitewater-rafting]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://chiangmaitravel.weebly.com/home/chiang-mai-adventurous-travel-elephant-trekking-whitewater-rafting#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:25:17 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[adventure travel]]></category><category><![CDATA[chiang mai travel]]></category><category><![CDATA[elephant trekking]]></category><category><![CDATA[whitewater rafting]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://chiangmaitravel.weebly.com/home/chiang-mai-adventurous-travel-elephant-trekking-whitewater-rafting</guid><description><![CDATA[   If you are an adventure lover, Chiang Mai is the best place you should  make a visit. Chiang Mai is the center of trekking in Northern Thailand  which you will be ensured with the best safety. The exciting thing is  that elephant trekking is something more heart-shaking, riding on the  elephant's top back, going up and down on the mountain. The elephant  will bring you into the jungle where it is rich in natural resources.  Crossing the swift river and mountainside can impress you a new excit [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div  class="paragraph editable-text" style=" text-align: left; "></div>  <span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style=' float: left; z-index: 10; position: relative; ;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="http://chiangmaitravel.weebly.com/uploads/5/9/0/6/5906069/7607277.jpg" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px;" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;"></div></span> <div  class="paragraph editable-text" style=" text-align: left; display: block; ">If you are an adventure lover, Chiang Mai is the best place you should  make a visit. Chiang Mai is the center of trekking in Northern Thailand  which you will be ensured with the best safety. The exciting thing is  that <span style="font-weight: bold;">elephant trekking</span> is something more heart-shaking, riding on the  elephant's top back, going up and down on the mountain. The elephant  will bring you into the jungle where it is rich in natural resources.  Crossing the swift river and mountainside can impress you a new excited  experience. Don't be worried, you will be guaranteed with safety because  there is a mahout with you along the route.</div> <hr  style=" clear: both; visibility: hidden; width: 100%; "></hr>  <span class='imgPusher' style='float:right;height:0px'></span><span style=' float: right; z-index: 10; position: relative; ;clear:right;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="http://chiangmaitravel.weebly.com/uploads/5/9/0/6/5906069/5744674.jpg" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; border-width:1px;padding:3px;" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;"></div></span> <div  class="paragraph editable-text" style=" text-align: left; display: block; ">Also, there is another challenging activity provided for many daring tourists - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Whitewater Rafting</span>. Floating in swift river and passing through many boulders can surely make you feel fear for risk and danger. But this adventure sport can guaranteed your life that there will be a professional guide who knows the safest way and gets used to with the route going along with you. So, you can enjoy your fun without worry, experiencing new excites, soaking in the fresh cool water touching your skins. Let's come experience a life of adventure at Chiang Mai, Thailand now! :")&nbsp; &nbsp; </div> <hr  style=" clear: both; visibility: hidden; width: 100%; "></hr>  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strawberry Festival and Samoeng  of good.]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://chiangmaitravel.weebly.com/home/strawberry-festival-and-samoeng-of-good]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://chiangmaitravel.weebly.com/home/strawberry-festival-and-samoeng-of-good#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 04:54:36 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://chiangmaitravel.weebly.com/home/strawberry-festival-and-samoeng-of-good</guid><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Strawberry Berry work and of good Samoeng district annual. Chiang Mai Province.&nbsp; Exhibition and sale strawberry famous of Samoeng and&nbsp; products made in Samoeng district from residents to be to promote tourism of Samoeng and Chiang Mai Province. To visit the strawberry farm&nbsp; can&nbsp; driver car go to visit&nbsp; strawberry farm. Which can be found by the wayside of the road travel to Samoeng is small farm on the wayside. At Samoeng district&nbsp; will have [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style=' float: left; z-index: 10; position: relative; ;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="http://chiangmaitravel.weebly.com/uploads/5/9/0/6/5906069/2297269.jpg" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px;" alt="strawberry-chiang mai travel" class="galleryImageBorder" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;"></div></span><div  class="paragraph editable-text" style=" text-align: left; display: block; ">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Strawberry Berry work and of good Samoeng district annual. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Chiang Mai</span> Province.&nbsp; Exhibition and sale strawberry famous of Samoeng and&nbsp; products made in Samoeng district from residents to be to promote tourism of Samoeng and Chiang Mai Province. To visit the strawberry farm&nbsp; can&nbsp; driver car go to visit&nbsp; strawberry farm. Which can be found by the wayside of the road travel to Samoeng is small farm on the wayside. At Samoeng district&nbsp; will have many&nbsp; farm to visit. Drive go to Samoeng district see three separate, turn left 1 miles to find a strawberry farm. If you want to see Berry Farm strawberry big give turn to the right 20 mile&nbsp; will see strawberry farm grown the brae. Looking out of sight.&nbsp; You can store strawberry itself by will be basket to one of the scissors for harvesting. Per kilogram, about 30 Baht<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The strawberry farm at Samoeng district.&nbsp; Can go visit from mid January to end of a month February. Collection Strawberry collect yourself&nbsp; to contact the owner farm. Depart from downtown Chiang Mai take Highway No. 108&nbsp; Chiang Mai - Hod about 10 miles. Find intersection turn right into Samoeng By Highway 1269.Distance of approximately 35 mile visit Samoeng <span style="font-weight: bold;">Chiang Mai Travel </span>time from city to Samoeng almost hour.<br /></div><hr  style=" clear: both; visibility: hidden; width: 100%; "></hr>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to travel around Chiang Mai Part 2]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://chiangmaitravel.weebly.com/home/post-title-click-and-type-to-edit]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://chiangmaitravel.weebly.com/home/post-title-click-and-type-to-edit#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2010 10:57:58 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://chiangmaitravel.weebly.com/home/post-title-click-and-type-to-edit</guid><description><![CDATA[BicycleBiking is safe and quick to get around Chiang Mai since the traffic inside the old city walls is not that busy. There are plentiful Bike rentals around the city, and the cost is not so expensive which is approximately 30-250 Baht per day. TaxiFew metered taxis are also provided in Chiang Mai,  though it is not quite common. The fare start at&nbsp; 30 baht for the first  2 km then 4 baht/km after that, otherwise the bargaining for fixed fare  is needed. Taxis are not generally to be hailed [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style=' float: left; z-index: 10; position: relative; ;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="http://chiangmaitravel.weebly.com/uploads/5/9/0/6/5906069/4133828.jpg?250" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px;" alt="Bicycle-Chiang Mai Travel" class="galleryImageBorder" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;"></div></span><div  class="paragraph editable-text" style=" text-align: left; display: block; "><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bicycle</span><br />Biking is safe and quick to get around <span style="font-weight: bold;">Chiang Mai</span> since the traffic inside the old city walls is not that busy. There are plentiful Bike rentals around the city, and the cost is not so expensive which is approximately 30-250 Baht per day. <br /></div><hr  style=" clear: both; visibility: hidden; width: 100%; "></hr><div  class="paragraph editable-text" style=" text-align: left; "><span style="font-weight: bold;">Taxi</span><br />Few metered taxis are also provided in <a title="" target="_blank" href="http://chiangmai.onlineinfonetwork.com/index.php/travelers-tips.html">Chiang Mai</a>,  though it is not quite common. The fare start at&nbsp; 30 baht for the first  2 km then 4 baht/km after that, otherwise the bargaining for fixed fare  is needed. Taxis are not generally to be hailed in the street. The  traveler can book a taxi by calling +66 53 279-291, stating the target  destination and the call centre will give a quote; or contact individual  drivers on the mobile phone numbers displayed on their vehicle.<br /></div><div ><!--BLOG_SUMMARY_END--></div><span class='imgPusher' style='float:right;height:0px'></span><span style=' float: right; z-index: 10; position: relative; ;clear:right;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="http://chiangmaitravel.weebly.com/uploads/5/9/0/6/5906069/8195413.jpg" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; border-width:1px;padding:3px;" alt="Car-Chiang Mai travel" class="galleryImageBorder" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;"></div></span><div  class="paragraph editable-text" style=" text-align: left; display: block; "><span style="font-weight: bold;">Car</span><br />Car rental services are plenty around the Chiang Mai city and it is very easy to find. The cars that can be rented are of many types which include Toyota Vios, Altis, Yaris, Honda City, Jazz. For the newer models, the typical rate of price is few more expensive, approximately 1200-2000 baht per day.&nbsp; It could be a slight discount for a weekly renting. The pickups like Toyata Hilux and Fortuner are also available for traveler who love adventure or have to carrying lots of stuff. Minivans with drivers are also provided in many places, with the cost around 2000 baht per day plus fuel. The cheaper alternative at around 600-800 baht per day could be Older Suzuki Caribean 4WD jeeps which is rather difficult to drive and less mechanically reliable than a standard.<br /><br /></div><hr  style=" clear: both; visibility: hidden; width: 100%; "></hr><div  class="paragraph editable-text" style=" text-align: left; ">This is your new blog post. Click here and start typing, or drag in elements from the top bar.</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to travel around Chiang Mai Part 1]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://chiangmaitravel.weebly.com/home/how-to-travel-around-chiang-mai]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://chiangmaitravel.weebly.com/home/how-to-travel-around-chiang-mai#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2010 07:33:33 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://chiangmaitravel.weebly.com/home/how-to-travel-around-chiang-mai</guid><description><![CDATA[Chiang Mai travelers can choose way many ways to get around the city. Tuk-Tuk or Samlor&nbsp;&nbsp; Despite its noisy sound, Tuk Tuk is the quickest and most convenient way to travel around Chiang Mai. The fare is more expensive than songthaew since it goes directly to the target place, sort of private. The riding on Tuk Tuk costs approximately 30-40 baht for a short hop and 50-100B for longer distances. Expect to pay 40 baht from the old city to the riverside and Night Bazaar, 40-50 to railway  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div  class="paragraph editable-text" style=" text-align: left; "><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chiang Mai travelers </span>can choose way many ways to get around the city. </div><span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style=' float: left; z-index: 10; position: relative; ;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a href='http://chiangmai.onlineinfonetwork.com/index.php/travelers-tips.html' target='_blank'><img src="http://chiangmaitravel.weebly.com/uploads/5/9/0/6/5906069/6863919.jpg?203" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px;" alt="Tuk-Tuk-Chiang mai travel" class="galleryImageBorder" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;"></div></span><div  class="paragraph editable-text" style=" text-align: left; display: block; "><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tuk-Tuk or Samlor</span><br />&nbsp;&nbsp; Despite its noisy sound, Tuk Tuk is the quickest and most convenient way to travel around Chiang Mai. The fare is more expensive than songthaew since it goes directly to the target place, sort of private. The riding on Tuk Tuk costs approximately 30-40 baht for a short hop and 50-100B for longer distances. Expect to pay 40 baht from the old city to the riverside and Night Bazaar, 40-50 to railway station and 80-100 to the bus station or airport. Remember that the extra cost is charged by tuk tuk parking near the bus and train stations. They will offer the price up to 120-150 baht, so the best way is to try to walk away to the nearest road and stop passing-by tuk-tuk or songthaew there.<br />There are also a few three-wheeled bicycles (commonly known as Samlor in Thai). The cycler will take you to a temple and sight-seeing around Chiang Mai city. Samlor is considered quieter and slower to move on, but it is good for a chill out trip. <br /><br /></div><hr  style=" clear: both; visibility: hidden; width: 100%; "></hr><span class='imgPusher' style='float:right;height:0px'></span><span style=' float: right; z-index: 10; position: relative; ;clear:right;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="http://chiangmaitravel.weebly.com/uploads/5/9/0/6/5906069/6753406.jpg" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; border-width:1px;padding:3px;" alt="Songthaew or Seelor-Chiang Mai travel" class="galleryImageBorderBlack" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;"></div></span><div  class="paragraph editable-text" style=" text-align: left; display: block; "><span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Songthaew or Seelor</span><br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A Songthaew is sort of both bus and taxi. It is the most common transportation for traveling around Chiang Mai used by local people due to its cheap price. Songthaew, a covered pick-up trucks, is built in with two long bench seats in the back where travelers can comfortably sit and look around Chiang Mai city. The routes for Songthaew to go around Chiang Mai aren&rsquo;t fixed. Travelers can ask where to go or just point the target destination on the map, the drivers will take you wherever around Chiang Mai. Usually, Songthaew will take the passengers whom are go the same way in order to save time. Songthaew are of various colors. Each color signifies its general route or usage. The most common color for Songthaew is red which can be seen all around the center of Chiang Mai city and doesn&rsquo;t run along the specific route. It is roaming the main street around the markets, temples and bus or train stations. Red color Songthaew is the most suitable if traveler would prefer to go somewhere specific. Travelers might expect the price of 20 baht anywhere within the city and approximately 40-60 outside. However the price is negotiable if the driver charge to much. Sometimes the divers may forced to go around in circle along the route to get to a nearby destination due to irrational road design. This will cause no difference to the fare.<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /></div><hr  style=" clear: both; visibility: hidden; width: 100%; "></hr><div ><!--BLOG_SUMMARY_END--></div><div  class="paragraph editable-text" style=" text-align: left; ">The fixed route Songthaew, which is usually in colors, are roaming  around Warorot Market. Start from Warorotmarket, songthaews travel to  the eastern suburban city of Sankampaeng, yellow songthaews travel to  Mae Rim in the north, blue songthaews travel to Sarapee and Lamphun in  the south, and green songthaews travel to Mae Jo in the north-east. From  Pratu Chiang Mai market, songthaews also travel to Hang Dong and San  Patong, south-west of Chiang Mai. The fare rate is 20 baht.<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In  order to get songthaew, travelers can easily just call out the driver by  waving hand, or they can take the one that still park on the street.  Then the travelers need to state their destination, and if the driver is  going to that particular direction, he will nod in agreement. Travelers  are better ask for the price and negotiate before step in.&nbsp; The price  is in per person. When reaching the destination, ring the buzzer on the  roof to tell the driver to stop, or most likely the driver will pull  over, wait for you to get out and pay.</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chiang Mai Night Safari]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://chiangmaitravel.weebly.com/home/chiang-mai-night-safari]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://chiangmaitravel.weebly.com/home/chiang-mai-night-safari#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 08:56:52 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://chiangmaitravel.weebly.com/home/chiang-mai-night-safari</guid><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Situated in the northern part of Thailand and only a few minutes drive from Chiang Mai city, Chiang Mai Day &amp; Night Safari is set as the most appealing night safari in the world. In addition, this natural theme park gives all visitors an opportunity to have an interaction with real, and wild animals.It is a site that helps visitors to experience the animal kingdom as you can enjoy yourself seeing different kinds of animals. Additionally, with the help of these  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:right;height:0px'></span><span style=' float: right; z-index: 10; position: relative; ;clear:right;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a href='http://chiangmai.onlineinfonetwork.com/' target='_blank'><img src="http://chiangmaitravel.weebly.com/uploads/5/9/0/6/5906069/5198634.jpg?311" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; border-width:1px;padding:3px;" alt="chiang mai night safari-Chiang Mai travel" class="galleryImageBorder" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;"></div></span><div  class="paragraph editable-text" style=" text-align: left; display: block; ">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Situated in the northern part of Thailand and only a few minutes drive from Chiang Mai city, Chiang Mai Day &amp; Night Safari is set as the most appealing night safari in the world. In addition, this natural theme park gives all visitors an opportunity to have an interaction with real, and wild animals.<br />It is a site that helps visitors to experience the animal kingdom as you can enjoy yourself seeing different kinds of animals. Additionally, with the help of these animals, you can relax and also do away with your stress for a while.<br />Zoos and Night Safari are both regarded as animal kingdom. However, what make Chiang Mai Safari outstanding than zoos is that you are amongst the animals &ndash; to touch and feed at night safari.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />Set as the third night safari in the world, Chiang Mai Night Safari attracts a large number of visitors especially children. As Chiang Mai night Safari is renowned as the most beautiful kingdom; therefore, it houses plenty of visitors every night especially on weekends. Children will repeatedly ask their parents to take them to this amazing nature theme park.<br /></div><hr  style=" clear: both; visibility: hidden; width: 100%; "></hr><div ><!--BLOG_SUMMARY_END--></div><div  class="paragraph editable-text" style=" text-align: left; ">Safari offers three main zones: The Jaguar Trail, The Savanna Safari and Predator Prowl.&nbsp; For Jaguar Trail, it offers visitors a walk of around 1,200 meters and is opened during the day and at night. And for The Savanna Safari and Predator Prowl, the rail cars are available to take visitors around giving an opportunity to all visitors to observe wildlife at night. <br />Location:&nbsp; A short 20 minute drive (12km) from Chiang Mai<br /><br />Open : Daily 11:00 &ndash; 23:00 &amp; Day Safari Tram Riding from 15:00 &ndash;17:00<br /><br />Full park pass : Adult 500 THB, 100 - 140 cm. 300 THB, under 100 cm. FREE!<br /><br />More information please call: +66 (0) 53 999 000 or visit&nbsp; Chiang Mai Night Safari website<br /><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>