The most beautiful natural sites to discover North

It is possible to visit a number of ethnic villages located in the vicinity. There are also tea crops that will be of interest to amateurs: in particular a Chinese variety called Oolong. Contact the French Alliance of Chiang Rai.

The office is in the centre of Chiang Mai and the training site is 50 km away from the town in the middle of the jungle. Transfers from Chiang Mai are included in the vacation packages. It is a good way to discover Asian elephants, the importance to preserve them by feeding them, the bath as well as physical training methods. During the trainings, you will learn how to control the animal, how to bathe it and to ride it across the jungle. It is important to be well equipped before going through this experiment. Trousers and sandals are highly advised as well as mosquito repellent and a sun screen lotion. This agency is very serious and should be privileged as it is doing much for the preservation and well-being of Thai elephants. 

To enjoy a panoramic view of the valley and river, it is interesting to climb the hill that dominates the agglomeration. At the middle of the temples, at the level of the temples, the view already embraces the landscape and it only requires a quarter of an hour of effort. From the foot of the Buddha statue, you can see clearly the last meanders of the river that leads to mountain foothills before conquering in the plain.

Not far from the Thai Elephant Conservation Center, a privileged spot for nature observation (birds, deer). It is possible to camp on site, even to make mountain biking tours.

Camping and even rafting on the Wa River, depending on the season (water level).

Next to the royal villa a beautiful garden with a wide variety of flowers. For lovers of beautiful colours and nature.