CHIANG MAI, CHIANG RAI
THE LANNA KINGDOM
THAILAND
INCENTIVE GROUP HAVEN
Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai in historic was rules under The LANNA KINGDOM before being taken over by SIAM Kingdom which was based in middle of Thailand, Bangkok, under the lineage of current 80+ Year Old King Bhumipol. Both cities have rich history and rich in monuments.
Day 1 WELCOME TO CHIANG MAI THAILAND
1630h Flight AK 854 Expected arrival into Chiang Mai
1730h Cleared Immigration and Boarded Buses, leaving to Chiang Mai City Tour
1800h Slow Drive Pass 3 Kingdom Square
1805h Arrival into Chedi Luang
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| Chedi Luang Temple ChiangMai |
WAT CHEDI LUANG - INTRODUCTION
King Saen Muang Ma began building the Phra Chedi Luang to enshrine
the relics of his father at the end of the 14th century, but King Tilokarat
completed it. The chedi used to be 90 meters high before it was partly
destroyed in an earthquake in 1545; it was to remain the tallest structure
in Chiang Mai for over 500 years. The present restored chedi is about
60 meters high.
One of the best times to see this chedi is during the wian tian ceremony
in the evening on one of the main Buddhist festival days.
The large viharn was built in 1928. Round columns with bell shaped bases
and lotus finials support the high red ceiling inside. The standing Buddha
image inside is known as the Phra Chao Attarot. Made of a combination of
brass alloy and mortar, the image dates back to King Saen Muang Ma
(r.1385-1401). Buddhist posters are placed along the walls between the
windows, and cabinets with Buddha images and Bencharong ceramics line
the walls.
The cross shaped hall to the south of the main viharn contains the city pillar.
Statues in small shelters surrounding this building are homes of guardian spirits.
Legends say that a hermit (whose image is in a shelter on the west side of the
building) went to the God Indra to ask for protection for the city from enemies.
On condition that appropriate offerings were made, Indra permitted two
kumaphan (mythical human-beast creature) to carry the Inthakhin pillar
from the Tavatimsa heaven to the city.
1900h Proceed to Khun Khantoke - Authentic Lanna Dining & Shows
Khum Khantoke, The Lanna
cultural attraction, is known as the reception room
of Chiang Mai province. Preserving the traditional Thai lifestyle in combination
with a traditional Lanna atmosphere of clothing, language, dining and
performances, it is presented under an exquisite and enchanted applied Lanna
architecture that ensures satisfaction to all visitors.
Khum Khantoke was inaugurated on December 31st, 2000 by Mr. Wachara
Tantranont , a native of Chiang Mai province. His gratitude towards his birth place
encouraged him to develop Khum Khantoke and to preserve the local cultural
knowledge and traditions for future generations, as well as to make this publically
available for both local and foreign tourists to experience this cultural Lanna
heritage.
Khum Khantoke is built on an area of 10 rai 1 ngan 94 square wah within the area
of Chiang Mai Business Park at 139 Moo 4, T.Nongpakrang, Muang, Chiang Mai. The
premises are, divided into sectors including Laan Khantoke, Khuang Khon Muang,
Ruen Thai Plub Pla, Orchid terrace (Laan Kluay Mai ), Leelawadee room and Khum
Kham.
of Chiang Mai province. Preserving the traditional Thai lifestyle in combination
with a traditional Lanna atmosphere of clothing, language, dining and
performances, it is presented under an exquisite and enchanted applied Lanna
architecture that ensures satisfaction to all visitors.
Khum Khantoke was inaugurated on December 31st, 2000 by Mr. Wachara
Tantranont , a native of Chiang Mai province. His gratitude towards his birth place
encouraged him to develop Khum Khantoke and to preserve the local cultural
knowledge and traditions for future generations, as well as to make this publically
available for both local and foreign tourists to experience this cultural Lanna
heritage.
Khum Khantoke is built on an area of 10 rai 1 ngan 94 square wah within the area
of Chiang Mai Business Park at 139 Moo 4, T.Nongpakrang, Muang, Chiang Mai. The
premises are, divided into sectors including Laan Khantoke, Khuang Khon Muang,
Ruen Thai Plub Pla, Orchid terrace (Laan Kluay Mai ), Leelawadee room and Khum
Kham.
2030H Proceed to Hotel, Check In at Duang Tawan Hotel.
Free for own activities. Location is good for night market shopping, roadside
hawker and foot massage.
Day 2 CHIANG MAI to CHIANG RAI
0600h Morning Call
0630h Breakfast at Coffee House - 2nd Floor
0700h Check Out from Hotel
0730h Coach Leaving for Chiang Rai
0930h Visit to Chiang Rai HOT SPRING
Try the Egg Boiling experience in the Spring Water
Chiang Rai is home to majestic mountains, breathtaking waterfalls,
hot springs, caves, and much more. There are a number of Hot
Springs and Waterfalls such as
Huay Mark Liam Hot Spring, Mae Kha Jaan Hot Spring,
Pa Tueng Hot Spring, Namtok Khun Kon Forest Park,
Poo Kaeng Waterfall, and etc.
Mae Kha Jaan Hot Spring or Wiang Pa Pao Hot Spring located in
Mae Chedi Mai Sub-District of Wiang Pa Pao. It is a place that
buses from Chiangmai stop before go to Chiangrai.
Souvenir shop and local products are available there.
Mae Kha Jan Hot Spring is divided into three hot springs and an
average temperature is about 80 degree celcius, then it can boil
eggs within 3 minutes.
Opposite Mae Kha Jan Hot spring are many private mineral
bathrooms.
1100h Arrival at CEI / MAE SAI (last city of Thailand / Myanmar Border)
1200h Lunch will be served at SIMAMANEE RESTAURANT
1300h Proceed to GOLDEN TRIANGLE (border by Thailand, Myanmar & Laos)
A Boat Trip along the 1 of the world longest River - MEKONG RIVER
Visit to OPIUM HOUSE MUSEUM
Visit to LONG NECK HILL TRIBE VILLAGE
1800h Dinner at RIMKOK Restaurant
1900h Free at leisure. Night Market is within walking disctance.
DAY 3 CHIANG RAI to CHIANG MAI
0630h Morning Call.
0700h Breakfast at hotel.
0800h Leaving Chiang Rai to visit WAT RONG KHUN (famous White Temple)
History of the WAT RONG KHUN
Towards the end of the 20th century, the original Wat Rong Khun was
in a very poor state of preservation. Restoration works on the temple
started, but had to be halted due to a lack of funds.
Chalermchai Kositpipat, a artist born in Chiang Rai, decided to
completely rebuild the temple and fund the project with his own
money. The artist built the temple to be a center of learning and
meditation and for people to gain benefit from the Buddhist
teachings. Today the works are ongoing.
Unique temple
Wat Rong Khun is a unique temple that stands out through the white color and
the use of pieces of glass in the plaster, sparkling in the sun. The white color
signifies the purity of the Buddha, while the glass symbolizes the Buddha’s
wisdom and the Dhamma, the Buddhist teachings.
The Wat Rong Khun was designed by Chalermchai Kositpipat, a famous Thai visual
artist. To date the temple is not finished. Eventually there will be nine buildings
including an ubosot, a hall to enshrine Buddhist relics, a meditation hall, the
monks living quarters and an art gallery.
On May 5th 2014 a strong earthquake hit Chiang Rai.
Although the white temple was badly damaged, Chalermchai
Kositpipat decided to restore and further expand the Wat Rong Khun.
1200h Lunch at PLAPPLE Restaurant
Menu :
1300h Visit to Sam Kam Paeng - Local Product
1. Crocodile Leather Outlet
2. GEMs Gallery
3. Honey Outlet
1600h Check into Hotel - Duang Tawan
1830h Dinner at JENPAO Restaurant
Menu : Chinese Thai Specialty
1930h Transfer back to hotel. Free for own activities
Day 4 CHIANGMAI ADVENTURE TOURS
0700h Breakfast at hotel
Venue : 2nd Floor of Hotel
0800h Proceed to MAESA ELEPHANT CAMP
Monkey Show
Snake Show
MAESA ELEPHANT CAMP, CHIANGMAI THAILAND
This area of the Maesa Valley is home to the largest asembly of
domesticated elephants in Northern Thailand. Visitors can see
the elephants working with their mahouts (trainers), bathing in
the river and even painting landscapes.
Elephants have been revered in Thailand for many centuries.
Famous as the strongest beasts of burden, in Thailand they
were important in battle, with kings mounted on Elephants
fighting the Burmese to defend Thailand on many occasions.
They have also been noted for their intelligence, memory and pleasant
nature. A Thai legend has it that a marriage is like an elephant--
the husband is the front legs, that choose the direction,
the wife the back legs, providing the power !
1200h Lunch will be served at GREEN VALLEY Restaurant
1300h Proceed to HOME INDUSTRY
1800h Dinner at The Lanna Resort
Menu : Thai Lanna Cuisine - Set Dinner
Extra : 3 Piece Band + Sound & Light - Extra Cost
Day 5 CHIANG MAI & FAREWELL TOURS
0700h Breakfast
0745h Check Out from Hotel
0800h Visit to DOI SUTHEP TEMPLE
Optional Tours : HMONG VILLAGE
DOI SUTHEP TEMPLE
A must see, on any visit to Chiang Mai, is the wondrous and holy temple
of What Phra That which is located near the top of Doi Suthep
(Mount Suthep). The temple is simply referred to as Doi Suthep by
most people. Every tuk-tuk and songthaew driver in Chiang Mai will
offer to take you on the 15 klm trip up the winding mountain road to
Doi Suthep.
Built as a Buddhist monastery in 1383 it is still a working monastery
today. Funds raised by donations and the lift fee go to support the
monks living there and for maintenance of the various temple buildings.
The architecture, statues, murals and shrines seen here are nothing
short of breathtaking.
On reaching the top you are greeted with the sight of the golden
spire which decorates the centre of the mountain top temple.
The walls around the spire form a mini enclave and are richly
decorated with historical murals and shrines. Here you find a
beautiful copy of the Emerald Buddha statue on display. The real
Emerald Buddha statue is now in Bangkok.
Outside this central enclave area you will find the shrine to the
White Elephant and the story of how the temple on Doi Suthep
was founded. There is a wide walkway around the main temple
which leads you to a large viewing terrace with terrific views down
over Chiang Mai, weather permitting. Just past the viewing terrace
is one of the worlds largest gongs, which makes an earthly rich
sound when struck. Give it a try, it is allowed.
1200h Lunch will be served at HOLIDAY GARDEN HOTEL
Menu : Buffet Style
1300h Proceed to ROYAL FLORA GARDEN
Take Tram services to visit many Big & Beautiful International Garden
1500h Transfer to Chiang Mai Airport
1655h Flight AK 856 Leaving Chiang Mai to Kuala Lumpur
bathrooms.
1100h Arrival at CEI / MAE SAI (last city of Thailand / Myanmar Border)
1200h Lunch will be served at SIMAMANEE RESTAURANT
1300h Proceed to GOLDEN TRIANGLE (border by Thailand, Myanmar & Laos)
A Boat Trip along the 1 of the world longest River - MEKONG RIVER
Visit to OPIUM HOUSE MUSEUM
Visit to LONG NECK HILL TRIBE VILLAGE
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| Long Neck Tribe Village at ChiangRai |
1800h Dinner at RIMKOK Restaurant
1900h Free at leisure. Night Market is within walking disctance.
DAY 3 CHIANG RAI to CHIANG MAI
0630h Morning Call.
0700h Breakfast at hotel.
0800h Leaving Chiang Rai to visit WAT RONG KHUN (famous White Temple)
History of the WAT RONG KHUN
Towards the end of the 20th century, the original Wat Rong Khun was
in a very poor state of preservation. Restoration works on the temple
started, but had to be halted due to a lack of funds.
Chalermchai Kositpipat, a artist born in Chiang Rai, decided to
completely rebuild the temple and fund the project with his own
money. The artist built the temple to be a center of learning and
meditation and for people to gain benefit from the Buddhist
teachings. Today the works are ongoing.
Unique temple
Wat Rong Khun is a unique temple that stands out through the white color and
the use of pieces of glass in the plaster, sparkling in the sun. The white color
signifies the purity of the Buddha, while the glass symbolizes the Buddha’s
wisdom and the Dhamma, the Buddhist teachings.
The Wat Rong Khun was designed by Chalermchai Kositpipat, a famous Thai visual
artist. To date the temple is not finished. Eventually there will be nine buildings
including an ubosot, a hall to enshrine Buddhist relics, a meditation hall, the
monks living quarters and an art gallery.
On May 5th 2014 a strong earthquake hit Chiang Rai.
Although the white temple was badly damaged, Chalermchai
Kositpipat decided to restore and further expand the Wat Rong Khun.
1200h Lunch at PLAPPLE Restaurant
Menu :
1. Crocodile Leather Outlet
2. GEMs Gallery
3. Honey Outlet
1600h Check into Hotel - Duang Tawan
1830h Dinner at JENPAO Restaurant
Menu : Chinese Thai Specialty
1930h Transfer back to hotel. Free for own activities
Day 4 CHIANGMAI ADVENTURE TOURS
0700h Breakfast at hotel
Venue : 2nd Floor of Hotel
0800h Proceed to MAESA ELEPHANT CAMP
Monkey Show
Snake Show
MAESA ELEPHANT CAMP, CHIANGMAI THAILAND
This area of the Maesa Valley is home to the largest asembly of
domesticated elephants in Northern Thailand. Visitors can see
the elephants working with their mahouts (trainers), bathing in
the river and even painting landscapes.
Elephants have been revered in Thailand for many centuries.
Famous as the strongest beasts of burden, in Thailand they
were important in battle, with kings mounted on Elephants
fighting the Burmese to defend Thailand on many occasions.
They have also been noted for their intelligence, memory and pleasant
nature. A Thai legend has it that a marriage is like an elephant--
the husband is the front legs, that choose the direction,
the wife the back legs, providing the power !
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| MaeSa Elephant Camp & its activities |
1200h Lunch will be served at GREEN VALLEY Restaurant
1300h Proceed to HOME INDUSTRY
1800h Dinner at The Lanna Resort
Menu : Thai Lanna Cuisine - Set Dinner
Extra : 3 Piece Band + Sound & Light - Extra Cost
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| The Lanna Resort ChiangMai for Gala Dinner |
Day 5 CHIANG MAI & FAREWELL TOURS
0700h Breakfast
0745h Check Out from Hotel
0800h Visit to DOI SUTHEP TEMPLE
Optional Tours : HMONG VILLAGE
DOI SUTHEP TEMPLE
A must see, on any visit to Chiang Mai, is the wondrous and holy temple
of What Phra That which is located near the top of Doi Suthep
(Mount Suthep). The temple is simply referred to as Doi Suthep by
most people. Every tuk-tuk and songthaew driver in Chiang Mai will
offer to take you on the 15 klm trip up the winding mountain road to
Doi Suthep.
Built as a Buddhist monastery in 1383 it is still a working monastery
today. Funds raised by donations and the lift fee go to support the
monks living there and for maintenance of the various temple buildings.
The architecture, statues, murals and shrines seen here are nothing
short of breathtaking.
On reaching the top you are greeted with the sight of the golden
spire which decorates the centre of the mountain top temple.
The walls around the spire form a mini enclave and are richly
decorated with historical murals and shrines. Here you find a
beautiful copy of the Emerald Buddha statue on display. The real
Emerald Buddha statue is now in Bangkok.
Outside this central enclave area you will find the shrine to the
White Elephant and the story of how the temple on Doi Suthep
was founded. There is a wide walkway around the main temple
which leads you to a large viewing terrace with terrific views down
over Chiang Mai, weather permitting. Just past the viewing terrace
is one of the worlds largest gongs, which makes an earthly rich
sound when struck. Give it a try, it is allowed.
1200h Lunch will be served at HOLIDAY GARDEN HOTEL
Menu : Buffet Style
1300h Proceed to ROYAL FLORA GARDEN
Take Tram services to visit many Big & Beautiful International Garden
Royal GARDEN Rajapruek was previously named as International Exposition
for His Majesty the King : Royal Flora Rajapruek. It was built in the purpose
of commemorating the 60th anniversary of His Majesty the King Bhumibol
Adulyadej's 80th Birthday Anniversary on Dec 05, 2007. It is one of the most
popular agro-tourism places of Chiang Mai and is counted as the center of
Agricultural research. You will discover countless number of plants and varied
kinds of agricultural exposition which would be advantageous to visitors at any
age. Also, it is reckoned as a meeting point for agriculturist and those who are
into agriculture and cultivation.
It has been said that the landscape architecture of the park is gorgeous
and very delicate. Thus, Ho Kham Luang Royal Pavilion and other
architecture style buildings here can prove that the saying is
totally true. The exposition is divided distinctly into zones which
make it easier for visitors to wander around the park and learn
from everything you see since the very first step of yours here
as there is a 250 million years old pine tree maintained at the
entrance. There are several kinds of garden here as follows :
- The Tropical Garden is the area which showcases the diversity
of Thai tropical plants. The whole areas is inside the greenhouse
and represents a handful type of desert plants, herbs as well
as Thai traditional houses and nursery plant pot.
- Gardens for the King is the area where both Thai Government
and private sectors present their garden arrangements that
followed and made use of His Majesty's theory on managing
agriculture and gardening. Besides, another feature is an
international garden zone which represented by 33 participating
nations.
In addition, Royal Park Rajapruek will open Memorial Hall of
Thai Plants only in winter as well as the flora festival which
you should not miss as it is only held during December to February.
Besides, the outdoor areas, such as the auspicious tree zone,
the lotus garden and such, are also fascinating and can very well
catch your attention. Royal Park Rajapruek is welcoming any
visitors everyday from 9am to 6pm.
for His Majesty the King : Royal Flora Rajapruek. It was built in the purpose
of commemorating the 60th anniversary of His Majesty the King Bhumibol
Adulyadej's 80th Birthday Anniversary on Dec 05, 2007. It is one of the most
popular agro-tourism places of Chiang Mai and is counted as the center of
Agricultural research. You will discover countless number of plants and varied
kinds of agricultural exposition which would be advantageous to visitors at any
age. Also, it is reckoned as a meeting point for agriculturist and those who are
into agriculture and cultivation.
It has been said that the landscape architecture of the park is gorgeous
and very delicate. Thus, Ho Kham Luang Royal Pavilion and other
architecture style buildings here can prove that the saying is
totally true. The exposition is divided distinctly into zones which
make it easier for visitors to wander around the park and learn
from everything you see since the very first step of yours here
as there is a 250 million years old pine tree maintained at the
entrance. There are several kinds of garden here as follows :
- The Tropical Garden is the area which showcases the diversity
of Thai tropical plants. The whole areas is inside the greenhouse
and represents a handful type of desert plants, herbs as well
as Thai traditional houses and nursery plant pot.
- Gardens for the King is the area where both Thai Government
and private sectors present their garden arrangements that
followed and made use of His Majesty's theory on managing
agriculture and gardening. Besides, another feature is an
international garden zone which represented by 33 participating
nations.
In addition, Royal Park Rajapruek will open Memorial Hall of
Thai Plants only in winter as well as the flora festival which
you should not miss as it is only held during December to February.
Besides, the outdoor areas, such as the auspicious tree zone,
the lotus garden and such, are also fascinating and can very well
catch your attention. Royal Park Rajapruek is welcoming any
visitors everyday from 9am to 6pm.
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| The Royal Garden RajaPruek at ChiangMai Thailand |
1500h Transfer to Chiang Mai Airport
1655h Flight AK 856 Leaving Chiang Mai to Kuala Lumpur
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