A super detailed guide to a 5-day visa-free trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Hey girls! Here's a super detailed guide to a 5-day trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand! Explore Chiang Mai with us and avoid the pitfalls. Save this guide now!
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Chiang Mai, the pearl of northern Thailand✨, is surrounded by mountains. The ancient city has a long history and exudes a charming regional style. Known as the rose of northern Thailand, it has countless temples🕉 and historical sites waiting for you to explore. Don't miss it!
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🛣️Itinerary:
Day 1: Depart from Shanghai✈️ to Chiang Mai and start your trip to Chiang Mai!
Arrive at Chiang Mai Airport and start our trip to the rose of northern Thailand. Feel the charm of this small city.
Day 2: Wat Phra That Doi Suthep -> Doi Suthep -> Nimmanhaemin Road -> Chiang Mai Night Safari
Climb Doi Suthep, visit the sacred Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, stroll along Nimmanhaemin Road to feel the artistic atmosphere, and go to Chiang Mai Night Safari at night to get close to the animals.
Day 3: Maesa Elephant Camp
Spend the whole day at Maesa Elephant Camp, interact closely with the lovely elephants, experience activities such as feeding and bathing, and feel the harmony between humans and nature.
Day 4: Wat Buppharam -> Wat Chedi Luang
Visit the ancient Wat Buppharam and feel the traditional Thai architectural style. Then go to Wat Chedi Luang to appreciate the solemnity and sanctity of Buddhist culture.
Day 5: Free time, transfer to the airport and return✈️
Enjoy your last free time in Chiang Mai, go to the airport at the designated time, end this unforgettable trip, and look forward to seeing you next time!
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🎒 Travel checklist: Must-have items for a trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand!
📞 A SIM card is a must-have. It's more cost-effective to buy one in Thailand. Enjoy the Internet without disconnection.
🔌 Bring a plug adapter. The plugs in Thailand are different from ours. Don't be caught off guard.
🪪 Documents are small but indispensable. Prepare copies of your passport and driver's license. Safety first.
👕 The weather in Chiang Mai is pleasant in December. Wear short sleeves and long pants, and apply sunscreen. Travel light and have fun!
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SamuelMcAllister51
Elephant bathing @Mae Sa Elephant Camp
My first elephant bathing experience at Maesa Elephant Camp. This is where the elephant caretaker recommended me. The mother elephant that came to bathe was very cute and well-trained. The bathing time was exactly 20 minutes!! 😆 If you want to meet baby elephants, I recommend this place. The atmosphere is very good. There are also clothes to change into. It's very convenient. 💛 #MaesaElephantCamp #ElephantBathing #ChiangMai #MaeRim
Mai Journey
Maesa Elephant Camp, Chiang Mai
Maesa Elephant Training Camp
This is a paradise and school for elephants.
There are over 100 elephants. It is located in a natural forest 18 km from Chiang Mai Old City, a 20-minute drive away. You can ride elephants through the forest and watch elephant performances.
Experience
Ride elephants through the original tropical forest. Each elephant can carry two adults, and there will be a guide to drive the elephant.
Elephant Performance
In the elephant performance park, you can watch elephants play football, hula hoop, and paint.
Feeding
In the elephant house, you can get close to elephants of all sizes and feed them.
Tickets: About CNY 200, including the cost of riding elephants and watching performances.
Transportation: You can drive or charter a car from CNY 150.
diplomatical_leona
Trip to Chiang Mai
Let's play with elephants in Chiang Mai. If you have the chance to visit Chiang Mai, I highly recommend getting up close and personal with the elephants. They are large but very gentle creatures. Elephants are truly lovely and warm-hearted animals. At this place, you can bathe and feed the elephants. The weather is fantastic, and the accommodations are beautiful and comfortable. In the mornings, the elephants might even come by to say good morning. It's absolutely adorable.
Amsuni
Fun day with lovely elephants
Maesa Elephant Camp is superb.
Great experience with food preparation, feeding and bathing them. Friendly and patience staff that provide me a lot of knowledge on elephants.
Definitely heading back again.
Damiensam
Ethical and beautiful elephant sanctuary 🐘
#thingstodo Embark on an unforgettable journey at Mae Sa Elephant Camp, where ethical practices meet scenic splendor. This sanctuary, nestled amidst lush forestry, boasts waterfalls and abundant trees, providing a picturesque backdrop for an enriching experience. The entrance fee won't break the bank, and here's the bonus – it includes a basket of fruits to feed the gentle giants! Get up close and personal with the elephants, as friendly keepers guide you through an encounter you'll treasure. Capture the magic with a touch-and-photo moment, celebrating the bond between humans and these majestic creatures. Maesa Elephant Camp, where nature, ethics, and unforgettable moments converge. 🐘🍌🌳
Wintermelonmilk
In Chiang Mai! So this is what it feels like to bathe with elephants
The last day of 2023
Working part-time at Maesa Elephant Camp🤣
1. Making snacks for elephants
Mixing herbal grass🌿 and ginger powder🧂 in tamarind mud
It can supplement vitamins and energy
Elephants love sugar🍬, I put more brown sugar
Tasted a bite, the taste is not bad~
Since it's Chiang Mai elephant, of course they like to eat glutinous rice🍚
Wrapping sea salt inside can make them drink more water
So that 💩 can be more moist and elastic😂
I also bought paper made of poop👀 at Nimman Market in the evening
2. Helping baby elephants take a bath🧼
A small bamboo basket and a small brush, the six or seven-year-old 'Xiaoxin' is very happy
They even sprayed water with their noses and had a water fight with us💦
It turns out to be bathing with elephants😂
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I still remember that year at the Natural History Museum in New York
Biologists took us to stand in front of Jumbo's skeleton
It was once the world's most famous 'animal star'
And the prototype of Disney's 'Dumbo'
After death, its heart was donated to Cornell University for research
More than a hundred years later, when elephants are no longer forced to perform🈲
Humans finally began to learn to respect these giants
May every life be cherished✨
JourneyedWanderlust
Phuket's m
Phuket's must-visit elephant sanctuary and Chiang Mai homestay for families | Wake up to the sound of elephants and discover one of the world's most worthwhile homestays!
✅Must experience:
The homestay is located in the Mae Wang Elephant Camp in Chiang Mai, Thailand, about an hour's drive from the city center. It is worth mentioning that the homestay is an eco-friendly residence with a public welfare nature, advocating the concept of living with elephants, which has been favored by travelers, especially the unique project of elephant wake-up call, making the homestay a popular destination for taking photos.
This seems to be a secret territory belonging to nature. Staying in the homestay, there are many activities themed around elephants, and you can see elephants playing and frolicking everywhere in a leisurely manner. In addition, you can also go bamboo rafting, observe waterfalls, and experience thrilling jungle leaps in the surrounding area. If you are interested in local culture, you can also hire a local guide to experience the lifestyle and cuisine of the Karen minority in northern Thailand.
Whether it's for getting close to nature or supporting elephant conservation projects, this place is a unique accommodation experience unlike any other. Staying here is sure to be an unforgettable and meaningful experience.
❤️Recommendation reason:
Elephants are rescued from circuses or wilderness protection camps.
The entire schedule for the event is as follows:
1. Introduction to the differences between African elephants and Asian elephants.
2. Personally make delicious food for the elephants.
3. Feed the elephant watermelon/banana/homemade food.
4. Give the elephant a mud spa.
5. Bathe with elephants.
6. Thai cuisine cooking, buffet style.
I booked a half-day tour with a special car pick-up and drop-off. It was great to experience it with my child! The campsite was very clean and the staff were also great. They helped take photos during the activities and the photos were free. When we left, we were even given a canvas bag with the campsite logo and an envelope made of elephant dung.
elliot_finneganthorne
Misha Elephant Camp
Riding elephants can be done for both long and short distances. In fact, the long distance isn't really that long, it just means the experience lasts a bit longer. It can be a bit wobbly on top of the elephant, so for those with very little courage, a short ride around is enough. The elephants here are all well-trained, and three of them have even used their trunks to paint in front of visitors. With the help of their trainers, they can also use flowers to depict colorful trees and more. Some of the paintings have even been sold. Some of the elephants have also been trained to shoot baskets and play soccer. Shortly after departing, there is a photo spot where you can take a picture for 200 baht with a frame, which isn't too expensive. Just remember to strike a good pose and expression. The most exciting part of the performance is still the painting. You really can't believe that these paintings are done by elephants until you see it in person.
SamuelMcKay87
The Masha
The Masha Elephant Camp is the largest elephant training camp in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The elephants here are professionally trained and can perform a variety of programs to attract many foreign tourists. Every year in mid-March, it is a famous elephant festival in Thailand. Since the local people especially love and respect this seemingly clunky and clever animal, a special festival is held to celebrate the festival.
has an important position in the history and culture of Thailand. It is not only a mount on the battlefield, but also a good helper in engineering. The white elephant is a symbol of the king. In order to train elephant performances, elephants have been trained since childhood. The elephant's food is amazing, eating 180 kilograms of food and 80 liters of water a day.
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There are
There are several elephant training camps in Chiang Mai, of which the Mesa Elephant Camp is not only the largest, but also has relatively complete facilities, high visibility and numerous tourists. Nearly a hundred elephants have been raised in the park, and the elephants participating in the performance have been sent to the area since childhood. In the Mesa Elephant Camp, you can not only watch elephants perform acrobatics, paint, but also sit on the back of the elephant and walk along the valley and shuttle through the virgin forest.
Because it is far from the city of Chiang Mai, visitors to the Mesa Elephant Camp usually book half-day or day trips through a hotel or local travel agency, usually including watching elephant shows and elephant rides. Take the ox cart, play bamboo rafting and other items, and provide lunch, and be responsible for the transfer to the hotel. Many people will find travel agency reservations near Tha Pae Gate on the east side of Chiang Mai's ancient city, which is cheaper than booking in the hotel lobby.
At the elephant camp, you can smell the elephant everywhere. There are regular elephant shows every day in the park, 8
Qi_Miao.
The most i
The most important thing to do when you come to Thailand is to interact with elephants. There are 3 elephant parks in Chiang Mai, Meiwang, Meisha and Meideng. Among them, Meisha has better services and more exciting performances, especially The jungle is flying, the cost of the eyebrows is very high, and the itinerary is very rich. Meiwang can see the original elephant.
In the elephant camp, you can get close to the elephants, help bathe and feed the elephants, engage in intimate interactions, play with them at zero distance, feel the friendship of the elephants and get an unforgettable experience.
The elephant will live more carefree here, leisurely walking in the jungle, banana garden and creek.
The instructors are very professional in taking pictures, and they will take the initiative to help. Everyone does not have to worry about taking pictures. They are very satisfied with this project and took the initiative to give tips.