Location & How to get there

Tamarind Village is set in the heart of the historic city of Chiang Mai, located 700 kms. north of Bangkok. The hotel is conveniently situated fifteen minutes from the airport, train station and bus terminal and only ten minutes from the night bazaar and riverside restaurants.

Within a five to ten minute walk of the hotel are Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phra Singh, the Lanna Architectural Musuem, the Three Kings Monument and several other important temples and historic sites like the Tha-Pae Gate, Wat Umong Mahatherachan and Wat Phan On.

Additional Information

ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS

Tamarind Village offers half and full day excursions to some of the area’s most interesting sites. Temple and market trips, village visits and forays into national parks are all on offer. Other popular activities include elephant riding, jungle walks, rock climbing and rafting. Those interested in traditional crafts can spend the day visiting artisan studios or explore the very best shopping that Chiang Mai has to offer. Tours are designed with quality in mind and are perfect for those looking to gain insight into the local culture.

Comfortable air-conditioned vans, professional drivers and personable guides enhance your experience and guarantee peace of mind. Private and join-in experiences are available.

Tamarind Village also has its very own cookery classes which can be combined with a morning visit to one of the local markets. Other activities include garland weaving and umbrella painting which are available on a complimentary basis. Perfect for adults and children alike!

‘The Village Walk’, takes in some of the neighborhood’s most interesting temples and sites on foot and is offered several times each week.

The excursions desk can provide guests with all the information required to make the very most of one’s stay in Chiang Mai.



EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS

Tamarind Village hosts a regular programme of exhibitions and events featuring interesting topics related to local culture. Recent exhibitions included a photographic exposition on hill tribe culture and rituals while another highlighted the work of contemporary jewelry design in Thailand and its links to Lanna art of the past. Information on current and upcoming exhibitions is featured on the hotel’s website.

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  CRUISE

  Mae Ping River

  Cruise down rural Mae Ping on a 2-hour journey that will take you past beautiful scenery in the heart of Chiang Mai. Enjoy the pleasant pace of the boat.

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  EXPERIENCE

  The Flight of the Gibbon

  A new adventure ride, consisting of a 2km journey up in the treetop canopy using zip lines and skybridges to see the lush rainforest.

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  SHOP

  Sunday Market & Night Bazaar

  Almost anything can be purchased here from cheap 'brand replica' clothing, accessories and souvenirs to up-market furniture, designer clothing and more.

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  VISIT

  Elephant Nature Park

  A unique elephant rescue project set in Northern Thailand. Established in the 1990's the aim has always been to provide a sanctuary and rescue center for elephants in Thailand.

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  SEE

  304 steps of Doi Suthep

  Perched high on the flank of Suthep Mountain, 1,022 m above sea level, is Chiang Mai's most famous temple which contains some of the relics of the Lord Buddha.