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	---> MORE Destinations: _________________________________ New Perspective of Chiang Rai at Latitude 19 VISITING A BORDER TOWN: Mae Sot – then and now The Poy Sang Long Festival in Mae Hong Son The Samoeng Strawberry Festival Far Out and Cool in Fang District PICTURE PERFECT Mon Jaem Chiang Mai Reflections and a Night Safari Adventure Wat Palad: The Temple below the Temple The Bua Tong Waterfall Park The Cave and Hot Springs of the Mae On Area A DAY TRIP TO DOI INTHANON Two wheels good four wheels…er… The Sino-Thai Dragon Temple of Wat Tha Ton Doi Inthanon - Thailand’s Highest Mountain Kad Mua - an all-you-need market Chiang Dao High! Chiang Mai’s Red Cross and Winter Fair Loy Krathong at Tak A RETREAT TO... Kwan Yin Bodhisattva Hall Living with nature: Galyani Vadhana District Treasures of Myanmar A Journey to Shangri-La Pha Wing Choo – A Lover's Cliff Wiangtakan – The Past Remains Rural Life and Natural Mystery in Chaiprakarn Taking Aim at Chiang Mai's Shooting Gallery Chiang Mai - Maerim - Samoeng Route Hot Springs (and eggs) Ratchaphruek Festival 2009 The 5th Lanna - Japan Festival 2009 Make a Day of it at the New Look Night Safari Mae Sa Snake Farm Marine Lives in a Mountainous Zoo X-Centre Mae Hong Son, Pang Oong and much more along the way... Mae Kampong Village Tiger Kingdom Pai: The Hub of Joy Flower Festival Annual Bo Sang Umbrella Festival at Bo Sang Village Wiang Kum Kam: The Underground Ancient City Loy Kratong: The Town's Joyful Festival Monkey Centre Maerim, Chiang Mai Baankwai Thai Maerim Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden THE ROYAL PALACE ON DOI SUTHEP The Night Safari Ban Saonak Chae Son National Park Lamphun's Wat Chamathevi Doi Tao Lake Mae Sai Bai the Beautiful Wieng Kum Kam Mae Klang Luang Village Doi Pui - Hmong Tribal Village Nan Province Wat Suan Dok Chiang Saen: a city in myth and reality One Night in Chiang Rai and a day across the border A trip full of tour guides Two Days and a Night in the Country The Sumptuous Angkhang Gourmet Tour AWAY FROM IT ALL IN NEARBY MAE WANG Children's Day at the Westernmost Point of Thailand To Lamphun Along the Road of Histories ESCAPING TO PAI A WINTER TRIP ON THE PING RIVER To the Back of Beyond, right on your doorstep Visiting the Shrine of the Elephant-Headed God Visiting Samui Back to Nature at Opkhan National Park Lost in the Chiang Mai Zoo Three Days through the Northern Countryside DOING A NINE-TEMPLE KARMA TRIP - Right Here in Chiang Mai An Early Summer Trip to the Thi Lo Su Falls Nan: Forest, Temples and the Salt of the Earth TREKKING AND TUCKING IN: Wawee Coffee Plantation Mai Long Yee - Lovely Whatever Else You Call It Magnificent Creatures at Wat Changkham Off to See Some Mural Paintings in Lampang The Salawin and the People of Tha Tafang A Hike in the Forest A Journey back in time A Long Night of Luxury in the Chiang Dao Valley Ice-cold in Omkoy A Quick Visit to a Karen Wedding Strawberry Fields Forever A quick ride to Jaesorn National Park A Journey to Wawee A Birding Trip for Newbies Nam Bor Phi Cave A Breath of Sea Air Shopping With a Difference: Kad Luang Airport ELEPHANTS AND ORCHIDS AND THE SNACKS IN BETWEEN Monsoon Miscellany MAE RIM LAGOON AN IMPRESSIVE TRIP - to the Sukantara Resort Visiting Luang Prabang, the Pearl on the Mekong River Phrae: refreshing trip, auspicious visits Up on the Mountain (again) at Khun Wang UP THE MOUNTAIN TO THUNG LUANG SINGAPORE - City of Parks A Short Sight-Seeing Trip to the Monkey Centre GIVE PAI A TRY! You won’t regret it A BUSY DAY’S VISIT TO SANKAMPAENG A Rainy Day Outing to Phrao Monsoon Miscellany TRIPPING AND TASTING ALONG THE HANDICRAFT HIGHWAYS

Discovering Marine Lives in a Mountainous Zoo -
Only Here in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai is fast becoming one of the most famous tourist attractions in Asia, with more and more tourist attractions opening to serve tourists from all around the world.

Chiang Mai Zoo has been one of the city's most famous attractions for both domestic and overseas tourists for the past 30 years. Set on over 200 acres of land, it offers homes to over 8,000 animals, which tourists can observe in an evergreen environment comprising of two waterfalls, reservoirs, an open park and many all-season spots perfect for chilling out.

Chiang Mai Zoo has recently expanded to include an Aquarium, which is a must-see attraction here given that it boasts the world's longest underwater tunnel. The tunnel is separated into two compartments; the first is 66.5 meter long named 'Under the Mekong' (exhibiting fresh water fish) and ‘Under the Ocean’ (exhibiting lives under the sea) is equal in length to the first. Over 20,000 marine creatures are exhibited in a gigantic water tank, which tourists can observe for as long as they like. The Mekong exhibit encompasses a vast system of tributaries that stretches from the Tibetan plateau and across five countries - China, Burma, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia - before spilling into the Mekong Delta in Vietnam. Under the Ocean carries you through the tunnel enclosure that runs through the deepest depths of this area and the climax is the Eagle Ray flying with friends, the Leopard Shark, followed by a parade of a thousand other underwater animals. The total area of 13,895 square metres is separated into many different exhibits such as a reception hall, Inthanon Mountain park, flooded forest, reptile & insect zone, dangerous fish tank and more.

Besides exhibiting marine creatures, Chiang Mai Zoo Aquarium offers more activities to tourists. Snorkeling allows visitors to get closer to the under water world in either the fresh or salt water tank. Diving suites, equipment and a well-trained diving guide are provided for all divers. To make sure that you get a chance to pick which tank you want to dive in, a reservation should be made in advance. "Under Water Dancing" from an international award-winning athlete is another famous activity at the Aquarium. There is no extra charge to attend the show, so make sure to check the schedule, as you don't want to miss this spectacular event. Feeding shows are also scheduled every day in both tanks.

Chiang Mai Zoo Aquarium is located inside Chiang Mai Zoo; Huay Kaew Rd., near Chiang Mai University, before going up to Doi Suthep Temple. For updated information on show schedules, entrance fees, special shows and promotions, please call Chiang Mai Zoo Aquarium at 053 893 111 or visit www.chiangmaiaquarium.com.

Text: W.B.
Images: Karin