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If you like your vacations adrenaline-fueled and challenging, this is the itinerary for you. From bungee jumping to go karts to rock climbing to treetop eco tours, it's got it all. Chiang Mai has more than enough adventure to go around - we dare you to try it out yourself.
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Today is your first day in Chiang Mai, so spend some time wandering the city, orienting yourself and soaking in the sights. If you want a short, but fun activity, check out the Peak, Chiang Mai's highest rock-climbing wall. Experienced climbers and beginners alike are allowed to tackle the peak. If you know what you're doing, climb the Peak then stick around for a little while to watch the *ahem* less experienced attempt it.
For a relaxing night, head to The...read more
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Peak (The)
Contact:
- +66 53 80 0567
Location:
- 302/4 Chiangmai-Lampang Road
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Located in the heart of the Night Bazaar, The Peak stands at 15 meters as Southeast Asia's highest artificial rock-climbing wall. If you do not suffer from vertigo, you can take on the challenge of ascending the wall, including a five-meter overhang, to reach the top. Instructors will give help and guidance to those who have never attempted this sport before. This includes the necessary equipment, special climbing shoes, powder and ropes. You need not worry about falling off, as there are people clinging on to the other end of the rope should you slip. If you prefer, just sit back in an adjacent cafe and watch the action.
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Pub (The)
Contact:
- +66 53 21 1550
- visit website
Location:
- 189 Huay Kaew Road
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This pub was voted one of the world's best by Newsweek in the 1980s and can still be a comfortable place to kick back for a drink and a bite. Do not expect the place to be hopping, though; mellow is the keyword here, whether you are gathered inside or lounging in the spacious garden, listening to the birds in the adjoining aviary. Food is typical European and pub fare with a few Thai dishes. There is a good selection of alcohol and some funny stories are posted in the restroom, reserved for when you are done drinking.
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3 Sis Bed and Breakfast
Contact:
- +66 53 27 3243
- visit website
Location:
- 1 Soi 8 Phrapokklao Road
- T. Phasing A. Maung
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3 Sis Bed and Breakfast is the best bet for any tourist given its central location, reasonable prices and modern amenities. This small dwelling offers nine rooms with en-suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs and minibars. The hotel also has a tour desk, which will help you plan your day trips and sight-seeing tours. Then, when you return from your trip, revive yourself with an in-house Thai massage. Weekly bookings are also available.
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Tamarind Village
Contact:
- +66 53 41 8969
- visit website
Location:
- 50/1 Rajdamnoen Road, Sri Phoom, Muang
- Sri Phom, Muang
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After passing down a long, shaded lane lined with new-growth bamboo, and following meandering walkways among the gobo buildings of this stylish little hideaway in the heart of the Old City, it'll be hard to believe that you're in Chiang Mai (though you can still hear the traffic). Rooms at the Tamarind are marvels of polished concrete burnished to an almost shining glow, complemented by straw mats and chic contemporary Thai furnishings, all making for a pleasing minimalist feel. Bathrooms are spacious, with large double doors connecting with the guest rooms, topped off with vaulted ceilings. There's an almost Mediterranean feel to the whole complex -- with all of the arched, covered terra-cotta walks joining buildings in a village-style layout. Short of the fine pool and a dandy restaurant, amenities are sparse, but the staff members are helpful and the atmosphere quite unique.
Day Note:
Today is "culture day." Start out your introduction to all things Chiang Mai in the Doi Inthanon National Park. There are tons of hikes to choose from, from waterfalls to cliffs to lush vegetation. Go with a tour group for more background, or by yourself for some time alone with the orchids and the birds.
Have dinner tonight at the Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center; dinner comes with a show that involves acient Tahi dancing, and hill-tribe performances at the Hill...read more
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Doi Inthanon National Park
Contact:
- +66 53 28 6728
- visit website
Location:
- 119 Ban-Luang Chomtong
- Chiang Mai,Chiang Mai50160
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Standing at a height of 2565 meters, Doi Inthanon is the tallest peak in Thailand. Now named after King Inthawichayanon, who was also known as King Inthanon - the mountain has been had several names over the centuries including Doi Luang, meaning 'big mountain', and Doi Ang Ka, meaning 'crow pond peak', as there was once a pool popular with crows near the summit. Part of the mountain range that seperates Burma from Thailand (Loi Lar Mountain Range or Daen Lao Range), Doi Inthanon features numerous 'must see' sights, including cascading waterfalls, an abundance of hiking trails, some beautiful views and a pair of impressive chedis, built in honor of the contemporary King and Queen. When you arrive at Doi Inthanon head for the park's administration centre. Here you can find all the information you need to plan your day. There is also a food court where you can fuel up before hitting the trails. You may also notice another example of the Royal Project, where hill tribes are learning to sustain themselves through agriculture rather than poppy farming. Make sure you check out the beautiful waterfalls surrounding Doi Inthanon, the most impressive of which is Mae Yai Falls. There is also a... read more
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Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center
Contact:
- +66 53 20 2993
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Location:
- 185/3 Wualai Road
- T.Hayya, Muang District
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Established more than 25 years ago, this center aims to promote and preserve the culture of the ancient northern kingdom of Lanna. Patrons sit on floor cushions and are entertained by elegantly clad Thai dancers. Once sated, move on to enjoy genuine hill-tribe performances at the Hill-tribe Theater. For a very modest fee, each table gets a typical Northern Thai selection that includes such delicious dishes as fried pumpkin, nam prik ong and kaeng haeng le, all accompanied by sticky rice. For special requests, such as vegetarian food, be sure to call in advance. Soft drinks are available.
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Tamarind Village
Contact:
- +66 53 41 8969
- visit website
Location:
- 50/1 Rajdamnoen Road, Sri Phoom, Muang
- Sri Phom, Muang
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Map
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Description:
After passing down a long, shaded lane lined with new-growth bamboo, and following meandering walkways among the gobo buildings of this stylish little hideaway in the heart of the Old City, it'll be hard to believe that you're in Chiang Mai (though you can still hear the traffic). Rooms at the Tamarind are marvels of polished concrete burnished to an almost shining glow, complemented by straw mats and chic contemporary Thai furnishings, all making for a pleasing minimalist feel. Bathrooms are spacious, with large double doors connecting with the guest rooms, topped off with vaulted ceilings. There's an almost Mediterranean feel to the whole complex -- with all of the arched, covered terra-cotta walks joining buildings in a village-style layout. Short of the fine pool and a dandy restaurant, amenities are sparse, but the staff members are helpful and the atmosphere quite unique.
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3 Sis Bed and Breakfast
Contact:
- +66 53 27 3243
- visit website
Location:
- 1 Soi 8 Phrapokklao Road
- T. Phasing A. Maung
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Map
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Description:
3 Sis Bed and Breakfast is the best bet for any tourist given its central location, reasonable prices and modern amenities. This small dwelling offers nine rooms with en-suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs and minibars. The hotel also has a tour desk, which will help you plan your day trips and sight-seeing tours. Then, when you return from your trip, revive yourself with an in-house Thai massage. Weekly bookings are also available.
Day Note:
This is your second day of touring a National Park...but what a tour! Take the free shuttle service to and from this famous "Tour of the Gibbons" where you'll get to visit an authentic hill tribe village (remember their dances from last night?), hike and, best of all, take a treetop eco tour. That's right: treetop. Using cables and sky bridges you get to clamber around the upper canopy of an ancient rainforest. You can feel good about it to, because a portion...read more
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Flight of the Gibbon
Contact:
- +66 08 9970 5511
- visit website
Location:
- 404-20 Jira Road
- ( T. Nimuang, A Muang Buriram)
Description:
If flying down a zip wire into a tree top canopy is your idea of a good time, then Flight of the Gibbon is for you. Located around 45 minutes from Chiang Mai at a location known for its pristine rainforest, Flight of the Gibbon is one of Chiang Mai's best adventure attractions. Flying on a zip-line through ancient jungle is certainly an experience you won't forget, but there is also the opportunity to swim in waterfalls and see a hilltribe village. The attraction uses only top-of-the-line equipment & construction and safety is an absolute priority - the guides are trained in zip-line instruction, first-aid and wilderness skills.
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Horn Bar
Contact:
- +66 53 88 8888
- visit website
Location:
- 51/4 Chiang Mai-Sankampaeng Road Moo 1 T. Tasala Amphur Muang
- Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi
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Located within Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, this ultra chic hang-out serves some of the wackiest mix of cocktails. Famous for its display of horned masks, Horn Bar is a hot spot for the youth. Set in neon lightings, this place spells attitude. Groove to the fantastic music or just sit back and enjoy some fa mui. Absolutely recommended for fun and party lovers.
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Tamarind Village
Contact:
- +66 53 41 8969
- visit website
Location:
- 50/1 Rajdamnoen Road, Sri Phoom, Muang
- Sri Phom, Muang
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Map
from $131- user rating
Description:
After passing down a long, shaded lane lined with new-growth bamboo, and following meandering walkways among the gobo buildings of this stylish little hideaway in the heart of the Old City, it'll be hard to believe that you're in Chiang Mai (though you can still hear the traffic). Rooms at the Tamarind are marvels of polished concrete burnished to an almost shining glow, complemented by straw mats and chic contemporary Thai furnishings, all making for a pleasing minimalist feel. Bathrooms are spacious, with large double doors connecting with the guest rooms, topped off with vaulted ceilings. There's an almost Mediterranean feel to the whole complex -- with all of the arched, covered terra-cotta walks joining buildings in a village-style layout. Short of the fine pool and a dandy restaurant, amenities are sparse, but the staff members are helpful and the atmosphere quite unique.
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3 Sis Bed and Breakfast
Contact:
- +66 53 27 3243
- visit website
Location:
- 1 Soi 8 Phrapokklao Road
- T. Phasing A. Maung
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Map
- user rating
Description:
3 Sis Bed and Breakfast is the best bet for any tourist given its central location, reasonable prices and modern amenities. This small dwelling offers nine rooms with en-suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs and minibars. The hotel also has a tour desk, which will help you plan your day trips and sight-seeing tours. Then, when you return from your trip, revive yourself with an in-house Thai massage. Weekly bookings are also available.
Day Note:
Two days of park visits means it's time for a day in town. Get your adventure on at the Extreme Sports center (more fun with a few buddies) where you can bungee jump, off road, play paintball or ride go karts. C'mon, let the 12 year-old inside come out and play for a while.
Spend the evening at the Loi Kroh Massage Salon because you really should be sore by now, and also because it would be a travesty to leave Chiang Mai without getting a massage.
If the massage...read more
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Extreme Sports Centre
Contact:
- +66 053 297700
- visit website
Location:
- 816 Moo 1 T.Rim Tai A.Mae Rim
Description:
Looking for excitement in Chiang Mai? The Extreme Sports Center has your number. Test your personal limits with the Jungle Bungy Jump, a 50 meter free fall over water, in operation since 1992. Or enjoy "Ultimate Off Roading" in an off-road dune buggy, driving through farms, jungle, and mountain scenes. Then, race your buddies around a dirt track with their Drifter Go-Karts - known as "fast and furious". And finish it all off with a game of paintball in their Paintball War Zone. Or if all this action is too much for you, then relax at the Sports Bar and Restaurant while you watch your friends play with death. Located 20kms from the center of Chiang Mai; taxis available. - Nora Dunn
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Loi Kroh Massage Salon
Contact:
- +66 53 90 3884
- visit website
Location:
- 1/3 Loikroh Road Soi 3
- Muang
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This massage salon offers very good traditional full-body Thai massages, oil and herbal massages and foot and back massages. The staff is extremely kind and gentle, and you get your own private room. House calls can be made to your hotel if you so prefer. Massages like a traditional two-hour Thai massage (recommended) and for one hour (too quick to really enjoy!) are worth a try. The in-house massage school offers a 20-hour certified course in traditional massage techniques conducted by a private teacher.
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Come-in House
Contact:
- +66 53 21 2516
- visit website
Location:
- 79/3 Sirithorn Road
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Map
Description:
This northern Thai restaurant is done up in traditional Lanna style-from the decor to the food. Even the staff serves with warm Lanna hospitality. The large teak house sits on beautiful and well-maintained grounds. You can choose to eat inside on large cushions or outside in small teak shacks. The specialty here is fondue, prepared using pork, free-range chicken, shrimp or beef. There are also several rare phrae dishes, each prepared home-style from recipes perfected over 40 years to yield a unique taste of Lanna Thailand. The beverage menu lists soft drinks, juices, beers and wines.
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Drunken Flower (The)
Contact:
- +66 53 89 4210
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Location:
- 28/3 Soi 17 Nimmanhemin Road
- Tambol Suthep
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Description:
An unusual bar-cum-restaurant that attracts a variety of people, including locals and tourists, this place has a friendly and lively atmosphere. Located in a small house with a courtyard, customers can choose to dine inside or outside under the shade of the many lush trees, around beautiful flowers and plants. A large and rare CD collection plays music of all types. The menu contains mostly spicy Thai dishes, with some milder selections for those who do not like hot food. There is also Western fare, including fries, salads, spaghetti and pizza. Only dinner is served. A full bar is available, incorporating a selection of quality wines, draft beers and a range of spirits.
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Tamarind Village
Contact:
- +66 53 41 8969
- visit website
Location:
- 50/1 Rajdamnoen Road, Sri Phoom, Muang
- Sri Phom, Muang
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Map
from $131- user rating
Description:
After passing down a long, shaded lane lined with new-growth bamboo, and following meandering walkways among the gobo buildings of this stylish little hideaway in the heart of the Old City, it'll be hard to believe that you're in Chiang Mai (though you can still hear the traffic). Rooms at the Tamarind are marvels of polished concrete burnished to an almost shining glow, complemented by straw mats and chic contemporary Thai furnishings, all making for a pleasing minimalist feel. Bathrooms are spacious, with large double doors connecting with the guest rooms, topped off with vaulted ceilings. There's an almost Mediterranean feel to the whole complex -- with all of the arched, covered terra-cotta walks joining buildings in a village-style layout. Short of the fine pool and a dandy restaurant, amenities are sparse, but the staff members are helpful and the atmosphere quite unique.
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Horn Bar
Contact:
- +66 53 88 8888
- visit website
Location:
- 51/4 Chiang Mai-Sankampaeng Road Moo 1 T. Tasala Amphur Muang
- Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi
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Map
Description:
Located within Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, this ultra chic hang-out serves some of the wackiest mix of cocktails. Famous for its display of horned masks, Horn Bar is a hot spot for the youth. Set in neon lightings, this place spells attitude. Groove to the fantastic music or just sit back and enjoy some fa mui. Absolutely recommended for fun and party lovers.
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3 Sis Bed and Breakfast
Contact:
- +66 53 27 3243
- visit website
Location:
- 1 Soi 8 Phrapokklao Road
- T. Phasing A. Maung
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Map
- user rating
Description:
3 Sis Bed and Breakfast is the best bet for any tourist given its central location, reasonable prices and modern amenities. This small dwelling offers nine rooms with en-suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs and minibars. The hotel also has a tour desk, which will help you plan your day trips and sight-seeing tours. Then, when you return from your trip, revive yourself with an in-house Thai massage. Weekly bookings are also available.
Day Note:
Get a healthy, and hearty breakfast at Whole Earth Restaurant, then head to Chiang Mai Rock Climbing adventures. Here you can rent gear, take climbing beginning or intermediate-level climbing classes or take a caving tour/class in Chiang Mai's extensive cave system.
Toast your epic vacation at the White Lotus Restaurant and Bar. The clientele is a nice mix of locals, expats and visitors, and the relaxed atmosphere and excellent food is a great way to cap off...read more
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Whole Earth Restaurant
Contact:
- +66 53 28 2463
Location:
- 88 Sridonchai Road
- Amphoe Mueang
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Description:
Featuring Asian foods, mostly Indian and Thai, prepared with light, fresh ingredients in healthy and creative ways, this 30-year-old Chiang Mai institution is a real find. The restaurant is set in a traditional Lanna Thai pavilion and has an indoor air-conditioned nonsmoking section, and a long open-air veranda with views of the gardens. The menu is extensive, and everything on it is good. Try the spicy house vegetarian curry with tofu wrapped in seaweed and finish with a fresh mango lassi.
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Come-in House
Contact:
- +66 53 21 2516
- visit website
Location:
- 79/3 Sirithorn Road
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Map
Description:
This northern Thai restaurant is done up in traditional Lanna style-from the decor to the food. Even the staff serves with warm Lanna hospitality. The large teak house sits on beautiful and well-maintained grounds. You can choose to eat inside on large cushions or outside in small teak shacks. The specialty here is fondue, prepared using pork, free-range chicken, shrimp or beef. There are also several rare phrae dishes, each prepared home-style from recipes perfected over 40 years to yield a unique taste of Lanna Thailand. The beverage menu lists soft drinks, juices, beers and wines.
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Chiang Mai Rock Climbing Adventures
Contact:
- +66 086 9111470
- visit website
Location:
- 55/3 Ratchapakhinai Road
- ( T.Phra Singh A.Muang)
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Description:
It stands to reason that in a region as mountainous as Chiang Mai province that there will be exceptional rock climbing. Whether a beginner, intermediate or certified spider monkey, head for Chiang Mai Rock Climbing Adventures (CMRCA) to find it. For beginners, CMRCA offers a variety of courses that take you out for a day or two of personal challenges, teaching you how to become a rock climber. Far from pedestrian, it features a 60-meter abseil into a cave system! For the intermediate climber, CMRCA offers a variety of courses including technical top rope skills, introduction to lead climbing, introduction to vertical caving and bouldering. The climbing is at 'Crazy Horse Butress', Thailand's best developed crag, with about 150 routes. It is located about a 45 minute drive from Chiang Mai. The guides are all very professional and safety conscious but also fun and easy going.
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White Lotus Restaurant and Bar
Contact:
- +66 53 81 8108
Location:
- 68/3 Chareon Prathet Road
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Map
Description:
This friendly bar located about two blocks east of the Night Bazaar features Thai and international cuisine. The staff is friendly and the food highly recommended. The setting is a relaxing, covered patio. This really is a meeting place for a diverse clientèle that includes locals, expatriates and travelers from all over the world. Darts enthusiasts can either join or watch the highly successful pub team. From steaks to pork chops and spaghetti to cheeseburgers, you will most likely find them here. To accompany your meal, choose from a full bar that serves soft drinks, beers and wines.
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Tamarind Village
Contact:
- +66 53 41 8969
- visit website
Location:
- 50/1 Rajdamnoen Road, Sri Phoom, Muang
- Sri Phom, Muang
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Map
from $131- user rating
Description:
After passing down a long, shaded lane lined with new-growth bamboo, and following meandering walkways among the gobo buildings of this stylish little hideaway in the heart of the Old City, it'll be hard to believe that you're in Chiang Mai (though you can still hear the traffic). Rooms at the Tamarind are marvels of polished concrete burnished to an almost shining glow, complemented by straw mats and chic contemporary Thai furnishings, all making for a pleasing minimalist feel. Bathrooms are spacious, with large double doors connecting with the guest rooms, topped off with vaulted ceilings. There's an almost Mediterranean feel to the whole complex -- with all of the arched, covered terra-cotta walks joining buildings in a village-style layout. Short of the fine pool and a dandy restaurant, amenities are sparse, but the staff members are helpful and the atmosphere quite unique.
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3 Sis Bed and Breakfast
Contact:
- +66 53 27 3243
- visit website
Location:
- 1 Soi 8 Phrapokklao Road
- T. Phasing A. Maung
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Map
- user rating
Description:
3 Sis Bed and Breakfast is the best bet for any tourist given its central location, reasonable prices and modern amenities. This small dwelling offers nine rooms with en-suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs and minibars. The hotel also has a tour desk, which will help you plan your day trips and sight-seeing tours. Then, when you return from your trip, revive yourself with an in-house Thai massage. Weekly bookings are also available.
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