Archive for the tag 'walks'

May 13 2012

A walk around Chiang Mai’s old city: part 1

Published by under Hiking and walks,Sights & activities

We have complained about downtown Chiang Mai’s lack of parks before but there is a stretch of grass and trees that we inconsiderately overlooked, a very long stretch in fact — nearly eight kilometres long — which makes for an interesting and attractive hike without ever having to leave the city centre. We’re talking of … read the full post

Jul 30 2011

Nakorn Ping Aviary, Chiang Mai

Published by under Sights & activities

Along with the excellent aquarium, the aviary is another of our favourite spots in the vast Chiang Mai zoo. It’s actually one of the older parts of the zoo but was completely renovated in 2004 and now incorporates 2.5 acres of a steep valley on the lower slopes of Doi Suthep. Indeed the entirety of … read the full post