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If you're visiting Chiang Mai, you should definitely try a Muay Thai class! It's a truly unique and exhilarating experience! I booked a group class on Klook a day in advance, thinking it would be less awkward with more people, but I still ended up making a fool of myself. The class started at 9 AM and finished at 10:30 AM, lasting a total of one and a half hours. For the first ten minutes or so, the head coach, Mark, led us through stretching, warm-ups, and jogging around the ring. The Thai coach spoke English, and everyone understood him. Since I was the only Chinese person there, my reactions were a bit slower than others, but I managed to get through the class despite some fumbling. After the warm-up, the head coach started wrapping our hands. After he wrapped one hand, he asked me how it felt. I said it was too tight, so he loosened it for me. But after he wrapped the other hand, I still felt it was too tight. He smiled helplessly and had to loosen that one too. I thought maybe the hand wraps for Muay Thai needed to be tight to protect the hands! But after the class, my hands were covered in marks, haha. Luckily, I didn't get injured. After wrapping our hands, the head coach had us put on gloves and started teaching us basic moves. After each move, he'd have us practice in pairs, repeating until we mastered the basics. My training partner was the assistant coach, "Ice." I often made mistakes because I was too nervous, like punching with my left hand and forgetting to guard with my right. He would tell me that if I didn't guard, someone would "bang" and hit me. Although the assistant coach also told me not to be nervous and just enjoy it, I always had that "good student" mindset, wanting to do my best, which just made me more flustered. In the end, I made the assistant coach laugh. He even started guarding when he should have been punching and punching when he should have been guarding. Seeing how nervous I was, he even jokingly threatened to hit me hard. I quickly waved my hands, "Nonono! You will hurt me! No!" He saw me frowning in fear and burst out laughing. Then we couldn't continue training; we were both bent over laughing. I guess that's my secret weapon in a fight! Making my opponent laugh until they're exhausted, and then winning without a fight. After a 90-minute trial class, I was completely exhausted. My hands hurt from the wraps, and my feet hurt from kicking. Even though I was hitting people, punching sandbags, and kicking tires, I was sore as if I had been beaten up. But it was so much fun and exhilarating! Life experience +1

Det var otroligt roligt. Man märkte att reseledarna var kunniga om djuren och att säkerheten hade högsta prioritet. Gruppen var inte för stor, utan precis lagom. Allt förklarades mycket väl för oss och frågor besvarades. Även prisvärdheten var super. En verkligt unik upplevelse som alla borde prova.

I just finished my experience and had to leave a review! It was absolutely amazing!!! I originally wanted to find a popular boxing gym recommended on social media, but I couldn't book for the same day, and it seemed fully booked. Then I found this gym on Klook that offered same-day 1-on-2 sessions. I was assigned KIEW, shown in picture 1. Although it was a bit pricier compared to others, the coach's emotional value was incredible. I was worried about a language barrier and feeling awkward, but the coach was always smiling and gave loud encouragement when I did things correctly. There was never a dull moment. The entire class was filled with laughter and joy as I learned about Muay Thai. I hope more people who want to experience Muay Thai see this gym and this coach!!!!

I trained at this gym again after three years. Compared to back then, there are more staff members, and the facilities have been significantly upgraded and cleaned, even including a merchandise shop. I highly recommend it because the instruction is tailored to your skill level.

While trying to decide what to experience in Chiang Mai, I found this place. It's an activity where you can make Ya Dom (Thai inhaler) and herbal balls, which are signature Thai products, so I decided to give it a try! It was very informative to learn about the characteristics and effects of each herb and to make them myself. Most importantly, the instructor was very kind and made it a pleasant experience. Since I made the Ya Dom and herbal balls myself, they feel even more meaningful and valuable to use. The store also sells herbal teas, oils, and balms, and their effects are really great! I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a fun and educational activity!

2026/05/08 Min första resa till Chiang Mai lämnade mig med oförglömliga minnen. Redan från början, genom JJs introduktion och förklaring, kunde jag känna att parken verkligen brydde sig om detta projekt. Det var inte en kommersiell föreställning, utan snarare en prioritering av elefanternas liv och välbefinnande. Under resan fick vi mata elefanterna med frukt, men merparten av tiden tillbringades med att tyst observera elefanterna när de levde fritt, promenerade, lekte i vattnet och interagerade. Det fanns inga påtvingade föreställningar, ingen ridning, utan snarare ett naturligt sätt att umgås med och lära känna dem. Jag vill också säga till alla att om ni kommer till Chiang Mai är en sådan upplevelse verkligen värd att planera in. Även om resan är lite längre hoppas jag att ni förstår att det är just för att de är långt från staden som de kan ha större ytor att springa fritt på. Att se dem leva sina liv så fritt fick mig att känna att elefanterna verkligen var glada och väl behandlade.

Jag var verkligen nöjd med mitt besök på Makkha Health & Spa i Chiang Mai Old Town, och jag är mycket tacksam för personalens och massörernas engagemang. Miljön var omedelbart avkopplande när man kom in, med en charmig atmosfär i den gamla byggnaden. Allt var rent, tyst och bekvämt, och personalen var vänlig och artig. Massörerna var mycket professionella, med perfekt tryck som aldrig kändes obekvämt eller pinsamt. De hjälpte verkligen till att gradvis släppa all trötthet som samlats under resan. Efter massagen kändes kroppen mycket lättare och sinnet betydligt mer avslappnat. Jag rekommenderar verkligen detta ställe, inte bara för den sköna massagen, utan även för den övergripande upplevelsen, atmosfären och uppmärksamheten på detaljer. Det är definitivt värt att planera in ett besök när man reser till Chiang Mai, och det är en plats man vill återvända till! Jag är mycket tacksam för denna service, den lämnade verkligen ett underbart minne.

Föraren var mycket trevlig och hela resan var pålitlig. Bua Tong-vattenfallet ligger i en skogspark i norra Thailand, och klipporna vid vattenfallet är gråvita med en blåaktig ton, vilket är helt fantastiskt! Vattnet är svalt, och när man klättrar upp kan man interagera nära med naturen!

The portion size was too large; one person definitely couldn't finish it, it was enough for two! The curry and pad kra pao were delicious, and the fried pork skin was also good, with a nostalgic flavor. The performance was very unique, and at the end, they even set off fireworks outside! P.S. The dancers were so beautiful~~~