5 exciting adventure activities in Chiang Mai
Alana MorganAlana Morgan/Guest Contributor/THINGS TO DO, CHIANG MAI/ Updated : Oct 6, 2015, 14:20 IST
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Though it may be well known for its hundreds of gorgeous Buddhist temples, tantalizing street food and laid-back attitude, there are still many things to do in Chiang Mai. It isn’t just a place to rest and relax; it can get your a … Read more
Though it may be well known for its hundreds of gorgeous Buddhist temples, tantalizing street food and laid-back attitude, there are still many things to do in Chiang Mai. It isn’t just a place to rest and relax; it can get your adrenaline going too! From hiking high in the northern Thai hills, rafting the region’s watery rapids and even soaring through the sky, Chiang Mai and the surrounding areas offer a lot of opportunities for different types of adventure activities designed to delight, excite and leave you begging for more. Owing to the spectacular setting, the activities become even more enjoyable. Read less

Though it may be well known for its hundreds of gorgeous Buddhist temples, tantalizing street food and laid-back attitude, there are still many things to do in Chiang Mai. It isn’t just a place to rest and relax; it can get your adrenaline going too! From hiking high in the northern Thai hills, rafting the region’s watery rapids and even soaring through the sky, Chiang Mai and the surrounding areas offer a lot of opportunities for different types of adventure activities designed to delight, excite and leave you begging for more. Owing to the spectacular setting, the activities become even more enjoyable. There are other ziplines around the world, but they don’t all take you through Thailand’s tropical jungle and zooming past wild gibbons. You can hike almost anywhere, but only in northern Thailand can you hike deep into the jungle to discover the country’s many unique, and colourful, hill tribe villages and communities. Yes, Chiang Mai certainly has it all. Whether you want to unwind in style or get the blood pumping with one of the exciting adventure activities listed below, Chiang Mai offers something for everyone and always ensures a good time. So, which adventure sport would you like to try on first?
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