Vacation in Chiang Mai, Thailand

As you walk on the sands of time, whether in rain or in sunshine, it is only your beloved who leaves her impression by your side. Attempt to express your gratitude for walking the paths of life together by endowing her with a unique vacation to Chiang Mai, Thailand which was the erstwhile capital of Lanna or 'the kingdom of a million fields'. Enriched by Lanna history and culture and adorned with numerous magnificent temples, the ancient appeal of Chiang Mai, Thailand indeed casts a hexing effect on lovers. You may also savor the delectable Thai food and fabulous shopping opportunities which Chiang Mai, Thailand provides along with the unparalleled beauty of its landscape.

Places to see in Chiang Mai:

• Located in Chiang Mai province, almost 60 km from the proper city, the Elephant Nature Park, which was founded in the 1990's to preserve more than 30 threatened elephants, is a significant Rescue centre and Sanctuary. Framed by a river, fenced in by dense forests and cocooned in a natural valley, this nature reserve also offers enticing insights into Chiang Mai's rural way of life.

• Attend the two most well known culinary schools of Chiang Mai, Kaohom Thai Culinary Cooking School and Baan Thai Cookery School where you will get the chance to discover the magical ingredients that conspire to create some of the most scrumptious dishes in the world. You may even spend a day in A lot of Thai, a minor cookery school and Specialty shop where you can earn a first-hand experience in Thai cooking.
• Situated on Rajpakinai Road, the temple of Wat Chiang Man was constructed in 1297 and is an important tourist site of the city. It is commonly held that King Mangrai performed the supervision of the creation of Chiang Mai from this very location. The abode of Phra Buddha Sihing, Chiang Mai's most revered Buddha image, Wat Phra Singh is another cardinal religious site of the city which was built in Phra Chao Maha Proma's period.
• Environed by majestic mountains and valleys and encompassing an area of 1408 square kilometer, the Sri Lanna National Park is a popular tourist spot which includes the Yen fountain, the Mon Hin Lai jungle waterfall and the Mae Ngad reservoir.
• Bargain freely at the throbbing Night Bazaar of the city which is littered with numberless shops and haggling vendors who put on display endless items.
• Housed in a beautiful three-floored villa and possessing the northern Thai temple dash, the Lanna Spa at Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai is the prime spa of the city with ornate interiors made of teak wood.
• Other important attractions of Chiang Mai include San Kamphaeng Hot Springs; the mountain of Doi Suthep; National Elephant Institute; Mae Malai Elephant Training Camp; Doi Inthananon, a national park; Chiang Dao Cave; Chiang Mai Zoo; Umbrella Village or Baw Sang; Thai massage School of Chiang Mai and many more.

Empress Hotel Chiang Mai, Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Queen Victoria Inn, Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai, Amari Rincome Hotel, D2 Hotel, Lisu Lodge are some of the deluxe hotels of Chiang Mai where you can cherish the finest moments of your Valentine holiday.

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