Chiang Mai Attractions

Some Good Deals Around but Quickly Becomes Repetitive

Advantages: Some Good Bargains, Good Food
Disadvantages: To Commercial, Lacking in Thai Culture

We visited the Night Bazaar on a holiday to Thailand this summer (2009). The lonely planet guide did not give it a particularly good rating but we were only there once. Having walked through the area we were slightly disappointed with the stalls selling exactly the same thing at initially extortionate prices. Bartering is a must and the stall sellers will almost be offended if you don't try. We had been to the Sunday market the day before and enjoyed ...
...tarnished are view of the night bazaar which seemed a lot more commercial, the last thing you want to see when you’re looking around a Thai market is a McDonalds or KFC in the background. As we found throughout most of Thailand (except Bangkok), the Thai people are extremely polite and we never felt intimidated or threatened whilst walking through the market. It is a good idea however to make sure you know where your valuables are as the narrow ...

richardallan100 08.09.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Night Bazaar, Chiang Mai

Nice Setting, Shame about the Zoo!

Advantages: Nice Location
Disadvantages: Everything Else

Chaing Mai Zoo is located at the bottom of Doi Suthep and as a result is frequently stopped at whilst waiting for taxis taking people up to the far more impressive Doi Suthep Wat. The reason we went is because we had a spare couple of hours after visting the temple and were curious to see what the Zoo would be like. First impressions are good with a modern entrance surrounded by forests which are the main selling point of the location. As it is ...
...slopes upwards and is covered by thick vegetation in places. If you don't mind walking then I would certainly recommend going alone and not taking the train around the park as there are many secluded parts of the park which you may miss. The cost of the park is reasonable but there are individual parts of the zoo which require an additional fee, such as the Panda enclosure. Now the most important part of any zoo is its animals. You can tell alot ...

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Review of Chiang Mai Zoo, Chiang Mai

Unfortunately not a 'must see'

Advantages: Sorry to say but none
Disadvantages: Very hilly and spread out, nothing special to see

...wanted to check out the Chiang Mai Zoo. I went with an open-mind but was very disappointed. I am writing this review a few months on but my memory is still very clear! As with most attractions it was reasonably priced coming from the UK (can't remember exact price sorry) I have been to several zoos in major cities and this was nothing compared to them. The actual sights were very sparse, and in some of the enclosures there were no animals. In the ...
...unimaginative. The whole zoo is very spread out and very hilly requiring a lot of walking. I don't mind walking but in the middle of a summer day it was absolutely exhausting. After about an hour of walking and seeing very little I choose to wait for my friend in the air-conditioned café. If you would still like to check out the zoo my one recommendation would be to buy a ticket for the little train that takes you around the whole park, it would ...

ang_e11 29.12.2005 · Read full review
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Review of Chiang Mai Zoo, Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai night bazaar

Advantages: authentic handicrafts, talented craftsmen; intrigue around every corner
Disadvantages: Possible rip offs and no price tags - its all bartering!

The Chiang Mai night bazaar is a wholly original and magical place to shop. As the lights dim in the Northern Thai city, traders fill the streets and underpass with a huge array of crafts, knock off clothing/watches and various types of art. As you walk through the narrowed aisles Thai sellers compete for your attention, from fake designer watches to meticulously carved wood sculptures - this market has it all. Particular mention must go to the hard ...
...with requests and must work night and day to fufil the high demand that is asked of them. My advice would to buy as much of this artwork as you can afford, prices in western countries would be ten times as much and you will always regret not buying that special piece when your back on home soil. Competing with the painters talent is the wood sculpters, who paintakingly carve their crafts while squatting on their shop floors. The bulk of the work ...

jameselfer 21.12.2005 · Read full review
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