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	---> MORE Destinations: _________________________________ 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

Chiang Mai - Maerim - Samoeng Route

Shooting Club (A5)

Located on Chiang Mai - Maerim Road, Shooting Club provides various kinds of guns for all professional and amateur shooters. Professional trainers are available free of charge. Call 053 210 872 for detail.

Daraphirom Palace Museum (A5)

The palace was originally the residence of Chao Dara Rasmi, a favorite consort of King Rama V. It is located in the Dara Rasmi Border Patrol Police Camp in Maerim district. At present, the palace is used as a museum to exhibit the work, personal belongings, musical instruments, clothes, and pictures related to the princess. The museum is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm.

Mae Sa Waterfall (A4)

This 8-tiered waterfall is located along the Maerim - Samoeng route. It is located in the famous lush area of Maerim district.

Tiger Kingdom (B5)

Here, visitors can have their photos taken closely with tigers and even touch these magnificent cats. The Tiger Kingdom Restaurant is also a unique style restaurant where you can safely watch Thailand's "Big Cats" while enjoying lunch or dinner (with no extra charge). Open daily from 9 am to 9 pm. For more info and reservations call 053 860 704.

X Centre (B4)

A well-known one-stop destination for a selection of thrilling activities such as off-road buggy tours, Xorb Ball, go-karts, and paintball. Bungy Jump, under the same management, is also located not far from the X Centre. Mini 'Extreme' activities are available for kids as well. For more info call 053 297 700 or 087 833 6655.

Monkey Centre (B4)

Only a 20-minute drive from Chiang Mai City, you can enjoy an impressive range of talents performed by these monkey friends, such as coconut-picking, bike-riding, basketball and arithmetic. It is also a great place to learn more, the professional staff can answer almost any question you may have. For more information and show times contact 053 297 700.

Maesa Elephant Camp (A3)

Maesa Elephant Camp is home to one of the largest assembly of elephants in Northern Thailand. The most famous activity here is the elephant show. Visitors can enjoy several performances and demonstrations such as elephant dancing, abstract and realistic paintings by elephant artists, and the unforgettable elephant football matches. Check out the website www.maesaelephantcamp.com for more details about shows and activities.

Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden (A2)

This is the country's first botanical garden of international standards. In addition to serving as an aesthetic place for the general public, the garden's objective is to serve as a center of Thai flora for botanical study and research, and to render services concerning biodiversity and environmental conservation. The area of about 1,000 hectares exhibits a wide collection of plant species, 12 exhibition greenhouses, garden and nature trails, and educational and research activities. There is so much to learn and enjoy while you are here. Visit www.qsbg.org for more information and directions to the Botanic Garden.