{"id":1222,"date":"2018-05-19T07:00:10","date_gmt":"2018-05-18T23:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devp.karmagroup.com\/blog\/?p=1222"},"modified":"2018-05-22T12:32:44","modified_gmt":"2018-05-22T04:32:44","slug":"seven-things-chiang-mai-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devp.karmagroup.com\/blog\/seven-things-chiang-mai-free\/","title":{"rendered":"Seven Things To Do In Chiang Mai – FOR FREE!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Head to the cooler climes of northern Thailand and the pretty hillside retreat of Karma Royal Bella Vista on the outskirts of Chiang Mai. Here are seven activities Thailand\u2019s northern capital has to offer visitors that won\u2019t cost you a penny!<\/p>\n

\"Chiang<\/p>\n

Learn mindfulness from monks<\/strong>
\nYou don\u2019t need to commit to a 10-day silent retreat to kick start your meditation practice. Head to the Wat Sri Gerd temple on a Monday at 3pm and get a 101 on Buddhist style meditation that you can hopefully turn into a daily practice! It\u2019s free \u2013 but it\u2019s always nice to leave a donation!<\/p>\n

\"Wat<\/p>\n

Temple tours<\/strong>
\nThailand is famous for its elaborate temples with their iconic Chedi bell towers typically covered in gold leaf, multiple tiered roofs and elaborately carved walls and friezes. There are scores of beautiful temples in Chiang Mai \u2013 most of them free to visit. Check out Wat Umong, Wat Lok Moli and Wat Chiang Man for a start!<\/p>\n

\"Jing<\/p>\n

Browse for curios at JJ Market<\/strong>
\nJust north of the Old Town, Jing Jai aka JJ Market is like Bangkok\u2019s famous Chatuchak \u2013 expect relaxed, unhurried and with ample room to move about and explore the many stalls. You\u2019ll find a cornucopia of goodies from plants to fashions to spirit houses \u2013 and yes, all kinds of curios and antiques too\u2026open from 10am till 6pm each day.<\/p>\n

\"Ping<\/p>\n

Hang out riverside<\/strong>
\nChiang Mai\u2019s Mae Ping River offers a number of attractions \u2013 head to the riverside Warorot Market that serves a bewildering variety of foodstuffs. Or for a fully laid back experience, make your way to the Narawat Bridge area, where there a number of spots to relax and watch the day\u2019s traffic passing by and the lights changing on three different bridges.<\/p>\n

\"Monk<\/p>\n

Consult a Bhikku<\/strong>
\nHave a question about the nature of reality? Want to get something off your chest? Or simply interested in Thai theravadan Buddhism? Many Chiang Mai temples \u2013 including Wat Srisuphan \u2013 offer the opportunity to have a chat with one of the monks. About whatever\u2019s on your mind, really!<\/p>\n

\"Doi<\/p>\n

Head for the Hills!<\/strong>
\nYou\u2019re missing out if you don\u2019t make it out of the city and into the surrounding foothills \u2013 the countryside around Chiang Mai is truly beautiful. Doi Inthanon is Thaialand\u2019s highest mountain and it\u2019s easy to explore its many trails on a day trip out of Chiang Mai. Some require guides, but not all.<\/p>\n

\"Hmong<\/p>\n

Discover indigenous cultures at the hill tribe museum<\/strong>
\nChiang Mai\u2019s mountainous surroundings are home to seven indigenous groups – including the Hmong, Karen, Lasu and Akha – who migrated to northern Thailand from other parts of the region. Learn more about their unique cultures at this free ethnographic museum.<\/p>\n

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