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Showing posts with label chiang mai. Show all posts

CHIANG MAI CITY ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER


  Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Center, located on Chiang Mai-Hang Dong Road, is the center of Lanna arts and culture. It is Thai traditional teak houses, with exquisitely etched doors and windows. Within the area, there are plenty of souvenir shops, hill tribe villages, and antique fabric museum “Saban Nga”, in which more than 60 photographs are kept to display the town generality, tradition and culture, costumes, and life styles of the north people 100 years ago. Moreover, the site exhibits more than 6000 archaic textiles, and the stories of each hill tribe as well. Tour guides will take visitors around, narrating about history and unique features of each hill tribe textiles.
At night, dinner in Thai northern style “Kantok” is provided. Each of Kantok set consists of several Lanna local menus, such as Namprik Ong (Thai Northern Style Pork and Tomato Relish) served with pork cracklings, Namprik Noom (Green Pepper Chili Paste), Kaeng Hang Le (Hang Lay Curry), Mee Krob (Crispy noodles), and other 8 menus. Anyone prefers to dine on the floor can feel more at ease by laying their backs on northern triangle shaped pillows provided. Apart from dining, tourists can also enjoy a rare-to-find Lanna cultural performance, and hill tribe performances; Karieng, Mong(Maew), Akha, Musur, Yao, and Lisu as well. The show of each tribe is distinct. It welcomes visitors everyday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Anyone interested can contact 0 5327 4540, 0 5327 5097 for further information.
As for those who yearn to taste Lanna Kantok and try seeing the show outside the center, you can visit Lanna Kantok-Petchngam Hotel Tel. 0 5327 0080-5, Maeping Kantok-Imperial Maeping Hotel Tel. 0 5327 3900, Khum Kaew Palace Tel. 0 5321 4315, Kantok Baan Roii Chan-Pang Suan Kaew Hotel Tel. 0 5322 4444, and Sipsong Panna Tel. 0 5381 0695. The service time and rate of all these restaurants are quite the same.



HOW TO GET THERE
By Car
From Krabi Town & Ao Nang area: Our shop is located in Ao Nammao, see google maps above. We are just 2 minutes from the Ao Nammao long tail boat pier to Railay East Beach. We are situated on the main road that services Ao Nang to Ao Nammao, opposite the Shooting Range. From Ao Nang it is a 5-10 minute drive to our shop. From Krabi Town a 30 minute drive to our shop. We will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel for free, simply sign up and enter your name at checkout!
By Bus
There are both government run air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses that connect Bangkok, Phuket, Phang Nga, Trang, Hat Yai, and Surat Thani (Samui) to Krabi Bus Terminal. The bus from Bangkok’s Southern Bus Terminal to Krabi takes approximately 12 hours. In addition to these buses, many private bus companies and travel agencies provide air-conditioned buses or vans to and from Krabi and these other provinces. There is a regular shuttle bus service between Krabi and Phuket airports, which are roughly 2 hours apart. Krabi Bus Terminal is located 4 kilometers north of town at Talat Kao. For schedules and additional information contact the Krabi Bus Terminal.
By Train
There is no train service to Krabi. The nearest train stations are in Surat Thani and Trang, where visitors can transfer to busses to Krabi.
By Plane
The Krabi International Airport (KBV) is about 10 km from the city limits, 15 km from the city center, and 40km from Ao Nang. Krabi is serviced by Thai Airways from Bangkok, Bangkok Airways from Koh Samui, and Thai AirAsia from both Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. Major airlines recently added routes to the Krabi Airport, check out the airport website for the most up-to-date info.
By Other
Real Rocks Climbing customers get a FREE hotel pick up and drop off service from any hotel in Railay Beach, Krabi Town, Ao Nang & Klong Hang area

BHUPING PALACE



Located on Doi Bhak Ha, just 4 kilometers further from Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, this royal winter palace accommodates the royal family during their state visit in the north and is also a guesthouse to foreign dignitaries.  Built in the mountain overlooking Chiang Mai in central architectural Thai style of Ruen Muu (a group of houses), the palace takes the adventage of the cool mountain breeze. Immerse yourself in a flower paradise of Suan Suwaree, the famous royal rose garden. The palace is open to public but will be temporary closed for royal family visit from January to early March.
Opening hours: Daily 08.30 AM – 04.30 PM
Contact: Bhubing Palace, Doi Bhuk Ha, Tambon Suthep, Amphoe Mueang, Chiang Mai, tel: 0 5322 3065, www.bhubingpalace.org


HOW TO GET THERE
By Car
From Krabi Town & Ao Nang area: Our shop is located in Ao Nammao, see google maps above. We are just 2 minutes from the Ao Nammao long tail boat pier to Railay East Beach. We are situated on the main road that services Ao Nang to Ao Nammao, opposite the Shooting Range. From Ao Nang it is a 5-10 minute drive to our shop. From Krabi Town a 30 minute drive to our shop. We will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel for free, simply sign up and enter your name at checkout!
By Bus
There are both government run air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses that connect Bangkok, Phuket, Phang Nga, Trang, Hat Yai, and Surat Thani (Samui) to Krabi Bus Terminal. The bus from Bangkok’s Southern Bus Terminal to Krabi takes approximately 12 hours. In addition to these buses, many private bus companies and travel agencies provide air-conditioned buses or vans to and from Krabi and these other provinces. There is a regular shuttle bus service between Krabi and Phuket airports, which are roughly 2 hours apart. Krabi Bus Terminal is located 4 kilometers north of town at Talat Kao. For schedules and additional information contact the Krabi Bus Terminal.
By Train
There is no train service to Krabi. The nearest train stations are in Surat Thani and Trang, where visitors can transfer to busses to Krabi.
By Plane
The Krabi International Airport (KBV) is about 10 km from the city limits, 15 km from the city center, and 40km from Ao Nang. Krabi is serviced by Thai Airways from Bangkok, Bangkok Airways from Koh Samui, and Thai AirAsia from both Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. Major airlines recently added routes to the Krabi Airport, check out the airport website for the most up-to-date info.
By Other
Real Rocks Climbing customers get a FREE hotel pick up and drop off service from any hotel in Railay Beach, Krabi Town, Ao Nang & Klong Hang area.

BAN TAWAI - THE VILLAGE OF HANDICRAFT

Awarded OTOP tourism village of Thailand, this handicraft village is one of the major cultural attractions of Chiang Mai. Best known for its high quality at bargained price of wide variety of wooden, bronzeware, silverware handicraft and hand woven textile, the village is just an hour from Chiang Mai city.
Opening hours: Daily
Contact: Ban-Tawai Commercial and Tourism Information Center, 90, Moo 2, Ban-Tawai, Khun Khong, Hang Dong, Chiang Mai, 50230, tel: 081 882 4882, Website: http://www.ban-tawai.com, Email: baantawaimap@gmail.com

HOW TO GET THERE
By Car
From Krabi Town & Ao Nang area: Our shop is located in Ao Nammao, see google maps above. We are just 2 minutes from the Ao Nammao long tail boat pier to Railay East Beach. We are situated on the main road that services Ao Nang to Ao Nammao, opposite the Shooting Range. From Ao Nang it is a 5-10 minute drive to our shop. From Krabi Town a 30 minute drive to our shop. We will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel for free, simply sign up and enter your name at checkout!
By Bus
There are both government run air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses that connect Bangkok, Phuket, Phang Nga, Trang, Hat Yai, and Surat Thani (Samui) to Krabi Bus Terminal. The bus from Bangkok’s Southern Bus Terminal to Krabi takes approximately 12 hours. In addition to these buses, many private bus companies and travel agencies provide air-conditioned buses or vans to and from Krabi and these other provinces. There is a regular shuttle bus service between Krabi and Phuket airports, which are roughly 2 hours apart. Krabi Bus Terminal is located 4 kilometers north of town at Talat Kao. For schedules and additional information contact the Krabi Bus Terminal.
By Train
There is no train service to Krabi. The nearest train stations are in Surat Thani and Trang, where visitors can transfer to busses to Krabi.
By Plane
The Krabi International Airport (KBV) is about 10 km from the city limits, 15 km from the city center, and 40km from Ao Nang. Krabi is serviced by Thai Airways from Bangkok, Bangkok Airways from Koh Samui, and Thai AirAsia from both Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. Major airlines recently added routes to the Krabi Airport, check out the airport website for the most up-to-date info.
By Other
Real Rocks Climbing customers get a FREE hotel pick up and drop off service from any hotel in Railay Beach, Krabi Town, Ao Nang & Klong Hang area.

CENTER OF THAI TRADITIONAL AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE, FACULTY OF MEDICINE, CHIANG MAI UNIVERSITY

 Center of Thai Traditional and Complementary Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University
Center of Thai Traditional and Complementary Medicine (TTCM) is located at 55 on Samlan Road, Tambon Pra Sing, Amphoe Mueang, Chiang Mai. Its fundamental tasks can be divided into 3 parts. First, the task is to do the research on Thai traditional and alternative medicine such as pharmaceutical and toxicological studies on herbs and natural products, performances of acupuncture, massaging, and herb remedies etc.
Second, the center works towards teaching and learning. It now offers 4 core curricula: on Thai Medicine Assistant, on Hummer Massage for Health, on how to take care of a mom after delivery (according to Thai ancient tradition) and on mixing Chinese acupressure with Thai massage.
Last of all, it pursues health care service for patients. The center has provided the service since September 2011. More than 3,000 patients have used the service from medical doctors (medical clinics for general diseases) Thai medicine doctors (Suandok-style massage with hot press and how to take care of a mom after delivery according to Thai ancient tradition) and Chinese medicine doctors (touching the pulse to diagnose diseases, acupuncture and curing by using Chinese herbs) The service rates are as follows:
-250 baht for medical service
-400 baht for Thai massage with hot press; totally 650 baht as medical service is added to your program (refundable 250 baht)  
- 350 baht for Chinese medical acupuncture; totally 600 baht as medical service is added to your program (refundable 100 baht) 
-2,100 baht for a package of 6-time massage; totally 2,350 baht as medical service is added to your program (refundable 1,500 baht)
-1,800 baht for a package of 6-time acupuncture; totally 2,050 baht as medical service is added to your program (refundable 600 baht) 
Moreover, clients will be checked and given advice to by medical doctors before the massage or acupuncture and if clients are civil servants, they can refund according to the rights enforced by Central Accounts Department of Ministry of Finance
Clients can use the service from Monday to Sunday (09.00 a.m. - 08.00 p.m.) For more information, please contact 0 5394 9899, 0 5394 5003 or via ttcmmedcmu@gmail.com

HOW TO GET THERE
By Car
From Krabi Town & Ao Nang area: Our shop is located in Ao Nammao, see google maps above. We are just 2 minutes from the Ao Nammao long tail boat pier to Railay East Beach. We are situated on the main road that services Ao Nang to Ao Nammao, opposite the Shooting Range. From Ao Nang it is a 5-10 minute drive to our shop. From Krabi Town a 30 minute drive to our shop. We will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel for free, simply sign up and enter your name at checkout!
By Bus
There are both government run air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses that connect Bangkok, Phuket, Phang Nga, Trang, Hat Yai, and Surat Thani (Samui) to Krabi Bus Terminal. The bus from Bangkok’s Southern Bus Terminal to Krabi takes approximately 12 hours. In addition to these buses, many private bus companies and travel agencies provide air-conditioned buses or vans to and from Krabi and these other provinces. There is a regular shuttle bus service between Krabi and Phuket airports, which are roughly 2 hours apart. Krabi Bus Terminal is located 4 kilometers north of town at Talat Kao. For schedules and additional information contact the Krabi Bus Terminal.
By Train
There is no train service to Krabi. The nearest train stations are in Surat Thani and Trang, where visitors can transfer to busses to Krabi.
By Plane
The Krabi International Airport (KBV) is about 10 km from the city limits, 15 km from the city center, and 40km from Ao Nang. Krabi is serviced by Thai Airways from Bangkok, Bangkok Airways from Koh Samui, and Thai AirAsia from both Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. Major airlines recently added routes to the Krabi Airport, check out the airport website for the most up-to-date info.
By Other
Real Rocks Climbing customers get a FREE hotel pick up and drop off service from any hotel in Railay Beach, Krabi Town, Ao Nang & Klong Hang area.

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