Chiang Mai Trip Overview
As much as Chiang Mai is developing, people tend to stay true to their heritage, traditions and cultural beliefs. When you’re interested in getting away from modern life, head with us by boat and Samlor around Chiang Mai for a view on local life.
• Cruise over the Ping River for a river view of Chiang Mai
• See how local trade remains one of the driving forces in the city
• View Thailand’s second largest city differently
• Enjoy a samlor ride from the boat pier to the market
• Blending old and traditional in a half-day tour
Additional Info
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
As much as Chiang Mai is developing, people tend to stay true to their heritage, traditions and cultural beliefs. When you’re interested in getting away from modern life, head with us by boat and Samlor around Chiang Mai for a view on local life.
• Cruise over the Ping River for a river view of Chiang Mai
• See how local trade remains one of the driving forces in the city
• View Thailand’s second largest city differently
• Enjoy a samlor ride from the boat pier to the market
• Blending old and traditional in a half-day tour
Itinerary
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Stop At: Wat Chai Mongkhon, X8VH+HRX, Mae Na Wang, Mae Ai District, Chiang Mai 50280, Thailand
Chiang Mai life from the river takes on a completely new persona once you had a taste of the city. The Rose of the North’s Mae Ping River splits the modern part with the more local side where temples, old wooden houses and local communities still thrive. We proceed straight from your hotel in downtown Chiang Mai to the Chaimongkol Docking Area of a gentle 45-minutes cruise over the Mae Ping River. Slowly navigating the river, you will see traditional wooden houses interspersed with modern residences, colourful scenery and witness the lifestyle of the local people. Life from the water will give you a different perspective on another side of Chiang Mai.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Warorot Market (Kad Luang), between Thapae Road and Chang Moi Road In the north of Nawarat Bridge and the west side of Ping River, Chiang Mai Thailand
After this refreshing start of the morning, we head by local ‘samlor’ (a local bicycle taxi) to Chiang Mai’s oldest and largest market – the Warorod Market. With our guide, we wander along with the stalls where trade still goes on like the good old days. One will not only find fruit, flowers, vegetables and spices here but plenty of other goods and perhaps you may walk into a nice souvenir. The market is a beehive of activity round the clock, whether opting for an early morning visit or preferring an afternoon peek in local trading techniques, Warorod does not disappoint.
There will be plenty to see and do at the market, but unfortunately, this half-day tour may come to an end way too soon. We head back to your hotel by air-conditioned transportation after getting a 3.5-hour taste of local life in the Rose of the North
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
