Chiang Mai Attractions – Barefoot Chiang Mai

Mae Klang Luang Trail Doi Inthanon National Park

May 28, 2017March 14, 2021 Travel Hub

Pa Dok Siew Waterfall - found along the Mae Klang Luang Trail

Doi Inthanon is one of Thailand’s most well know and well-visited national parks and is home to Thailand’s highest mountain Doi Inthanon. Doi Inthanon attracts tens of thousands of visitors every year, but most of these visitors only stick to driving the main highway to the highest mountain and to the easily accessible waterfalls and viewpoints along this route, only a very small fraction actually get off the main paved road to get deeper into the park to see what else Doi Inthanon offers. Most miss out on seeing the…

Elephant Valley Chiang Rai – Maybe Thailand’s most ethical elephant sanctuary!

May 19, 2017March 14, 2021 Travel Hub

In Travel Hub’s endeavour to offer more ethical elephant activities to our inventory of trips and tours we took a trip to Elephant Valley Chiang Rai, and we have to say that we encountered some of the most content and happy elephants that we have seen in a long while! If you are doing one of elephant Valley’s programs you will probably be greeted by Jack the manager. Jack is super knowledgeable about elephants and has been working with elephants for many years, he has brought his experience and knowledge…

Baan Tong Luang – 5 Hill Tribe Village

April 28, 2016March 14, 2021 Travel Hub

Baan Tong Luang is a hill tribe exhibition village situated in the Mae Sa area about 30 minutes drive from Chiang Mai. This village has been set up to display the lifestyles and cultures of five different hill tribe groups which typically reside in the north of Thailand. The village is separated into around five zones with each hill tribe ethnic group residing in its own zone. At Baan Tong Luang you will find, Akha, Lahu, Lisu, Karen and Padaung (Karen Long Neck). The village is quite picturesque and nestled…

Chiang Mai Flower Festival 2022

January 31, 2016March 14, 2021 Travel Hub

As of writing this post the Chiang Mai Flower festival 2022 has not yet been confirmed. But with Covid vaccinations well underway, it is highly likely that this festival will proceed in 2022. The Chiang Mai Flower Festival will be held on the first weekend of February. For 2022 this should be the weekend covering the dates of 4-6th February The format of this festival has remained the same over the past 10 years or so and it should follow the same format in 2022. Here is the quick rundown…

Wachiritharn Waterfall Doi Inthanon

November 3, 2015May 21, 2021 Travel Hub

Wachiritharn Waterfall is one of a number of easily accessible waterfalls in Doi Inthanon National Park and must compete as one of Northern Thailand’s most beautiful waterfall offerings. Wachiritharn Waterfall is best visited on a day trip from Chiang Mai and you will probably want to include some of the other sites and attractions of Doi Inthanon National Park as well. The waterfall is situated around 400 meters from the main 1009 road which heads to the summit of Doi Inthanon. The access road is paved and there is a…

Art In Paradise Chiang Mai

July 18, 2015March 12, 2021 Travel Hub

Art in Paradise update 2021 Sadly this venue is now permanently closed in Chiang Mai. As of 2021 the Pattaya venue of Art In Paradise is still open. Art in Paradise – Chiang Mai Art in Paradise follows closely on the heels of the successful first branch which opened in Pattaya. Art In Paradise brings illusion art to Chiang Mai, most works consist of techniques of creating three dimensional illusions by painting on 2 dimensional surfaces. Interaction and photo taking is the name of the game here and of course you…

The Songkran Festival in Chiang Mai

April 8, 2015March 14, 2021 Travel Hub

The Songkran festivities and celebrations will take place in Chiang Mai from the 12-15 April 2022 What is Songkran? Songkran is the celebration of the Thai New Year. Traditionally in the past water was thrown over your friends and neighbours as a sign of respect and cleansing, however since then the water throwing has taken on a whole new dimension and is now the dominant new year activity and past time for locals and visitors alike. Songkran always falls on the same dates in the month of April which sees…

Loi Kratong Chiang Mai 2021

October 14, 2014March 12, 2021 Travel Hub

Unlike some other important Chiang Mai festivals like Songkran, Loy Kratong does not fall on a fixed date every year as the dates will coincide with the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. For 2021 Loy kratong festivities should fall on 18th 19th and 20th of November and activities and celebrations will occur in the city over these dates. The main events and the majority of the kratong floating and sky lanterns will be released on the 19th and 20th November. As of writing…

Mok Fah Waterfall

July 24, 2014March 14, 2021 Travel Hub

Situated in Doi Suthep-Pui National Park Mok Fah Waterfall is by no means the largest or highest waterfall in northern Thailand but can probably compete for one of the most beautiful! When the late morning sunlight shines on the cascading water, pool and cliff face this waterfall is a delightful spectacle and its crystal clear waters really are inviting for a refreshing swim. Swimming at Mok Fah Waterfall Most of the year there should be enough water for swimming (or at least a refreshing shower) at the base of the…