Čo robiť v Chiang Mai Province

Sprievodca Dum sa o nás veľmi dobre staral, bol mimoriadne pozorný a trpezlivý. Každú atrakciu vysvetlil veľmi podrobne. Keď rozprával o slonoch, cítil som sa ako na univerzitnej prednáške – jeho výklad bol taký podrobný a živý, že som získal hlbšie pochopenie slonov a miestnej kultúry. Počas interakcie so slonmi nás sprievodca aktívne viedol k tomu, aby sme sa s nimi odfotili! Nikto neodišiel naprázdno, hahaha. Jedno dieťa v našej skupine si zrejme zranilo nohu a sprievodca si bez váhania okamžite vyzliekol šľapky, aby ich dal dieťaťu 😂😂😂. Bol naozaj veľmi ohľaduplný. Na záver naozaj odporúčam všetkým navštíviť Sticky Waterfalls. Časový harmonogram bol taký, že tam nebolo veľa ľudí, takže sme si to naplno užili. Chladná voda bola obzvlášť osviežujúca, ale zatvárajú o 16:30, takže si dobre naplánujte čas, ak si chcete užiť viac jázd. Celý výlet bol hladko zorganizovaný, starostlivosť bola vynikajúca a veľmi sme si to užili! Nabudúce, keď prídu priatelia do Chiang Mai, určite im odporučím tento výlet!

Our hotel was outside the Old Town area, but we booked this tour because it offered pickup over a wide range. We participated as a family of two adults and three children (ages 3, 8, and 11). We shared the ride with two other groups, but it was a smooth experience. The day before, we received a confirmation email letting us know which car would pick us up. The cooking portion was for two adults, and the children helped the adults cook or wandered around when they got bored, as there was a chicken coop and a large garden nearby. The children received a set meal that included drinks, a rice plate similar to fried rice, and a mango with sweet sticky rice plate. The two adult portions we cooked were quite substantial, and our family was full after sharing them with the children. Other group members also shared one adult portion between two people. The assistants received the same menu as our children, and the quantity seemed sufficient. We adults each wanted to cook our own dishes, so we requested that, but some people took turns cooking, which might be a good option for couples. The instructor was kind and very easy to understand, even showing consideration for our children. The venue was truly stress-free and allowed us to relax. The food was delicious, the environment was pleasant, and our family of five thoroughly enjoyed it.

I booked a Thai cooking class with Mamanoi, the Chinese morning session, which starts at 9 AM and ends at 1:30 PM. The total duration was about four and a half hours. You don't need to prepare anything special, but I recommend wearing light clothing as the venue only has fans and no air conditioning. For those who attract mosquitoes easily, remember to take mosquito repellent precautions. The main process is as follows: At 9 AM, the staff from Mama's Kitchen picked us up from the hotel. Around 9:30 AM, they took a group of people to the local market. There was a dedicated Chinese and English-speaking teacher who explained various common Thai vegetables and spices. They covered everything from pandan leaves to red and yellow curries, and from different types of basil leaves and their aromas to various levels of chili spiciness. After the explanation, the teacher gave us fifteen minutes of free time to explore the market. After visiting the market, the staff drove us to "Mama's Kitchen," where the Chinese and English classes were held separately. Teacher TAN first let us choose the main dishes we wanted to cook. I chose the combination of "Pad Krapow + Green Curry + Tom Yum Soup." You can choose three main dishes, which can be two main courses and one soup. Thai milk tea and mango sticky rice are mandatory desserts and do not need to be chosen. After the teacher recorded our selections, she took us on a tour of the farm. After our farm tour, the teacher went to prepare the ingredients for cooking. Once everyone had taken photos and returned to the classroom, the class officially began. First, we pounded the curry paste and various spices, then chopped the different ingredients. The preparation for each dish was done separately. After completing the preparation for one dish, the teacher gave everyone a small mesh cover to protect the prepared ingredients from flies. Once everything was ready, we started cooking. Cooking over an open flame is fast, but controlling the heat can be challenging. Throughout the process, everyone was like a robot; we didn't have to think at all, just followed the teacher's instructions to complete the three dishes. However, this process was quite hectic, and I couldn't take any photos myself. If you want to capture good photos, it's better to have a companion dedicated to taking pictures. After eating, the teacher guided us in making Thai milk tea and mango sticky rice. After the itinerary concluded, the teacher asked everyone for their desired drop-off locations. You could return to your hotel, or tell the teacher where you wanted to go, and the teacher would help arrange transportation to your destination. Overall, it was a pretty good experience.

Všetko je skvelé, je tam veľa zvierat a počas jazdy električkou je veľmi bezpečné vidieť všetky zvieratá. Ak si rezervujete lístok cez Klook, bude zahŕňať všetky predstavenia tigrov, kovbojov a divokých zvierat.

it’s a tough job. they made it seem so fun and easy joyful like a theme park. some customer are overweight and they had to pull them. salute. it’s safe but tiring. not for everyone. worth the price. lunch is delicious as well

I booked 120 mixed massage and it was to die for. I was relaxed and felt pampered all the way. the place is clean and has nice atmosphere. you fill out a form with all the information and are taken swiftly to feet washing and then your massage. after the massage you can enjoy your tea and rice cakes before you are ready to tackle your day fully relaxed

Tentokrát som si rezervovala dvojhodinový kurz peelingu a olejovej masáže. Salón bol veľmi orientálny a čaj počas konzultácie bol vynikajúci. Procedúra bola starostlivá a jemná, bola som veľmi spokojná. Moja pokožka bola hydratovaná a hladká, a opuchy zmizli, čo bolo úžasné. Čaj a sladkosti, ktoré som dostala po procedúre, boli veľmi chutné a kúpila som si ich aj domov. Viem, že v Chiang Mai je veľa salónov, ale som rada, že som si vybrala práve tento.

Berte to ako dopravu, nie ako prehliadku. Vodič prišiel načas, jazdil plynulo a dal nám vedieť, kedy sa máme vrátiť k dodávke. Páčilo sa nám pozrieť si Elephant Poo Paper Park (vôbec nesmrdel haha) a Sticky Waterfall bol taký super! Vodopád sa však zatváral o 16:30, takže nás na konci ponáhľali strážcovia parku. Celkovo to stálo za to, aby sme sa nemuseli starať o dopravu.

Veľmi ma potešilo, že ide o družstvo prevádzkované predovšetkým s cieľom záchrany slonov, ktoré sú nechcené alebo o ktoré sa ich majitelia nedokážu postarať. Miestni príslušníci kmeňa Karen profitujú z zamestnania a predaja predmetov turistom. Interakcie so slonmi nemohli byť lepšie, pričom sa podporovalo kŕmenie, kúpanie a hladkanie. Sprievodcovia hovoria vynikajúcou angličtinou a ochotne odpovedajú na otázky a zdieľajú informácie. Po prvom dni som zostal v džungľovom domčeku a po ruchu Chiang Mai som si užíval úžasný pokoj a ticho. Nasledujúce ráno som strávil s mahútmi kŕmením slonov a potom prechádzkou cez rezerváciu k malebnému vodopádu pred obedom v kaviarni pri ceste. Potom ďalší vodopád a späť do inej rezervácie na poslednú interakciu so slonmi pred cestou autobusom späť do Chiang Mai. Každý turista, ktorého som stretol počas týchto dvoch dní, bol nadšený a užíval si každý nový zážitok.