May 26th, 2011
Chiang Mai River Rafting
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Find Hidden Gems in Chiang Rai
If you want to experience the essence of a natural getaway, choose Chiang Rai hotels that offer the best of both worlds that can be found in the town with not much accommodation available outside of town. Many of the population live in villages which consist primarily of bamboo houses where clans live together. It is Thailand’s northern-most province and therefore also it’s coolest. It was established to be the capital of the Lanna Kingdom which later shifted to Chiang Mai. This left Chiang Rai as the forgotten sister. This has benefited Chiang Rai in a way, since it has left Chiang Rai relatively quiet and untouched.
In this city is quite small but contains within it a very cosmopolitan atmosphere. It has a much-laid back atmosphere and natural beauty. In Chiang Rai, one can understand and observe the indigenous hill tribes of the area. Day trips can often be organized to meet tribes and absorb their way of life. There are many Wats in the city but the two most famous ones are Wat Phra Singh, with its ancient Buddha images and the beautiful Wat Phra Kaew with the lovely wood carvings and gold leaf embellishments.
Surround Yourself with the Mists of the Past
The Kok River flows from Northern Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai city and then on to meet the Maekhong River. Boat rides and rafting along the river is extremely popular. Visitors can hire a long tail boat for a leisurely journey along the river with the densely jungle mountains in the background. Many boats make stops at tribal villages. Take a long boat ride to the nearby hot springs and bathe in the blissful waters. The hot springs are right next to an Akha tribal village, which can also be visited. For the canny visitor, timing the boat ride well, could mean that they have the boat almost all to themselves.
A very popular stopover in this city province is the Doi Tung Mountain. The drive is beautifully picturesque taking the visitor through forests and woods and passing through little tribal villages. At the pinnacle of the mountain is the ancient Wat Phrathat Doi Tung. This temple is still active and many Buddhists come here to pay their respects. The Princess Mother built a summer house here and established the Doi Tung development project which enabled the locals to grow and develop through sustainable methods. The villa and its vast grounds are a huge attraction especially for local Thai. The gardens are reputed to be spectacular and well worth a visit. The mountain is also an excellent site for trekkers.
The northernmost point of Chiang Rai province at Mae Sai is part of the erstwhile infamous Golden Triangle, where the opium trade once thrived. It is often frequented by tourists to see the drug museums and the confluence of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar. This area also has many remnants and relics of bygone eras testifying to the ancient civilization of the area. Many a Chiang Rai hotel or resort can be found across the city and some are scenically based on the banks of the Kok River.
Stay at Scenic Hotels in Chiang Rai.
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Following are some excerpts from a few other sites that mention water rating — if you see anything interesting, feel free to check the site out.
We were driven deep into the jungle in the mountains surrounding Chiang Mai to the rafting camp where we had a huge delicious lunch (perhaps not ideal, just before plunging into white water on an inflatable plastic raft!). …
Publish Date: 11/09/2011 20:00
http://journals.worldnomads.com/john_hockley/story/80670/Thailand/White-water-deliverance
Queen Bee Travel Service – I’ve booked day trips and visits to a Chiang Mai elephant camp and a white water rafting trip through Queen Bee Travel Service and have received impeccable service, had superb tour guides and …
Publish Date: 11/12/2011 6:38
http://tastythailand.com/2011/11/12/best-chiang-mai-travel-agents-and-tour-operators/
Chiang Dao Elephant Jungle Trek and Ping River Rafting Tour from Chiang Mai. Description: For the truly adventurous! Approximately 37 miles north of Chiang Mai, situated on the banks of the Ping River, is Chiang Dao …
Publish Date: 11/01/2011 14:03
http://internationaltourpackages.org/chiang-dao-elephant-jungle-trek-and-ping-river-rafting-tour-from-chiang-mai.php
One of the most popular tours in Chiang Mai, Thailand for outdoor enthusiasts is the White Water Rafting tour. Several tour companies run these trips and offer several different rafting tours to choose from. If you’re an outdoor …
Publish Date: 06/01/2011 21:55
http://tastythailand.com/2011/06/02/chiang-mais-white-water-rafting-tours-are-cool-and-fun/
Bamboo rafting has become just as popular as White water rafting in Chiang Mai, especially during the warm summer days. Bamboo rafting is a relaxing and wonderful experience that you surely don’t want to miss. All you need to do is just sit …
Publish Date: 11/03/2011 21:00
http://www.goabroad.com/providers/entrust-tefl/programs/all-inclusive-thai-immersion-and-excursion-tefl-course-107779
{chiangmai} river rafting. June 23, 2011. I feel like every big trip I go on, there’s always some kind of traveling down a river. It’s probably just a strange coincidence, but a funny one, really. …
Publish Date: 06/23/2011 0:01
http://allisence.wordpress.com/2011/06/23/chiangmai-river-rafting/
Each year, Loi Krathong festival will feature entertainment activities at various venues throughout the city, bamboo raft races and boat races on the Mae Ping River, Yipeng lantern procession and contest, Beauty contest, and …
Publish Date: 11/14/2011 4:04
http://sanuksanuk.wordpress.com/2011/11/14/chiang-mai-yi-peng-loy-krathong-festival-2011/
Whitewater Rafting on the Mae Taeng River With Siam River Adventures. We are based in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand and offer first class whitewater rafting, whitewater kayaking, canyoning, trekking tours, …
Publish Date: 11/02/2011 23:29
http://www.guidemeoutside.com/whitewater-rafting-thailand-mae-taeng-river/
Tour agencies in Chiang Mai mostly offer white-water rafting on the Mae Taeng River 60kms north of the city, but will occasionally run multi-day activity trips which offer rafting on the Pai or Wa rivers as well as trekking, …
Publish Date: 09/16/2011 11:30
http://www.blogs.1stopchiangmai.com/2011/09/16/white-water-rafting-in-northern-thailand/
White Water Rafting Chiang Mai Thailand Travel
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White Water Rafting at Maetang River North of Chiangmai
Grade 4-5 Adrenaline pumping white water rafting action adventure White Water Rafting at Maetang River runs north of Chiangmai and offers the full spectrum of emotion. The journey begins at the narrow point of the river with level 4 & 5 white-knuckled, wide-eyes,tumultuous rapids. This river and its canyons offer a truly adrenaline pumping rush down the rapids. Our safety staff are from the river villages and are intimate with its character. They are all trained in safety & rescue procedure from both raft and shore. Our white water rafting team is with you both on off shore, as the river parallels the road.In our 10 years in business we have been without a safety incident.This is not luck, but a passionate commitment to our safety philosophy. Your responsibility is to have as much fun, excitement & adrenaline rush as possible…Our responsibility is assuring you return next year for more !
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Tourists rafting on the Ping river at the Chiang Dao Photo Mugs Tourists rafting on the Ping river at the Chiang Dao elephant training centre, in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia…. |
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Tourists rafting on the Ping river at the Chiang Dao Photo Mugs Tourists rafting on the Ping river at the Chiang Dao elephant training centre, in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia…. |
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Photo Jigsaw Puzzle of Tourists rafting on the Ping river at the Chiang Dao from Robert Harding Photo Puzzle, Tourists rafting on the Ping river at the Chiang Dao. Tourists rafting on the Ping river at the Chiang Dao elephant training centre, in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia. Chosen by Robert Harding. 10×14 Photo Puzzle with 252 pieces. Packed in black cardboard box of dimensions 5 5/8 x 7 5/8 x 1 1/5. Puzzle image 5×7 affixed to box top. Puzzle pieces printed on RA4 paper at 30… |
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Photo Jigsaw Puzzle of Tourists rafting on the Ping river at the Chiang Dao from Robert Harding Photo Puzzle, Tourists rafting on the Ping river at the Chiang Dao. Tourists rafting on the Ping river at the Chiang Dao elephant training centre, in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia. Chosen by Robert Harding. 10×14 Photo Puzzle with 252 pieces. Packed in black cardboard box of dimensions 5 5/8 x 7 5/8 x 1 1/5. Puzzle image 5×7 affixed to box top. Puzzle pieces printed on RA4 paper at 30… |
