Day 23: Chiang Rai – Chiang Mai – Khantoke Dinner
Morning, visit Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple), an attractive temple in Chiang Rai and white temple, Wat Rong Khun. It nevertheless very recent temple is the most visited monument in the region, the work of Thai artist Chalermchai Kositpipat, started in 1997. Its creator himself announces that he will only be completed 60 to 90 years after his death. Its uniqueness, its whiteness, making it a unique temple of its kind. In wihaan a fresco mixing Buddhist codes with Matrix, Star Wars, the bombing of the Twin Towers in New York and even Kung Fu Panda stands out from the usual decorations such monuments.
Next, transfer directly to Chiang Mai to visit Wat Sri Suphan, Chiang Mai’s “Silver Temple,” is one of the most exciting and active temples, located outside the old walled city. It is just north of the Chiang Mai gate, the northern entrance to the old city
Later today, enjoy dinner a Khantoke dinner which is the traditional form of dining in northern Thailand. The food is served on a wooden tray, called Khantoke. Taste traditional northern dishes while being entertained with traditional dance and music performances from northern Thailand. In addition, there are also hill tribe shows and music, which are performed by the Akha, Lahu, Lisu, Yao, Meo and Karen hill tribes.
After that, you can visit Night Bazaar, the largest market in Chiang Mai with more than one hundred stalls on sale. It is located in the east of the old city of Chiang Mai, extending about 1km on Chang Khlan Road at the intersection of Tha Phae and Sridonchai streets. The market has been famous for hundreds of years thanks to its location at the junction of the historic trade route linking Myanmar, Laos and China. Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai