Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 08 1024 7046;
www.mountainbikingchiangmai.com
; 1 Th Samlan; tour from
1450-2700B)
Offers a variety of guided mountain biking (as well as hike-and-bike)
tours through Doi Suthep for all levels.
CLICK & TRAVEL
( 0 5328 1553;
www.clickandtravelonline.com
;
tours 950-1500B)
Specialises in
half-day and full-day bicycle tours of Chiang Mai. It is a pedal-powered (and family
friendly) cultural trip, visiting temples and attractions outside of the city centre.
Cycling
Courses
Buddhist Meditation
The following temples offer
vipassana
meditation courses and retreats to English-
language speakers. Participants should dress in modest white clothes, which can
typically be purchased from the temple. Following Buddhist precepts, there is no set
fee but donations are appreciated. Peruse the various websites for course descrip-
tions and daily routines.
WAT SISUPHAN
( 0 5320 0332; 100 Th Wualai)
Offers a two-hour introduction to meditation using
the four postures: standing, walking, sitting and lying down.
Meditation
WAT SUAN DOK
( 0 5380 8411 ext 114;
www.monkchat.net
;
Th Suthep)
Offers a two-day meditation
retreat every Tuesday to Wednesday. At the end of each month, the temple extends
the retreat to a four-day period (Tuesday to Friday).
Meditation
Cooking
Courses in Thai cuisine are another staple of Chiang Mai's vacation learning scene.
Dozens of schools offer cooking classes, typically costing around 1000B a day,
either at an in-town location, like an atmospheric old house, or out of town in a
garden or farm setting. Students will learn about Thai culinary herbs and spices,
tour a local market and prepare a set menu. Of course, you also get to eat the Thai
food and travel home with a recipe booklet.
CHIANG MAI THAI COOKERY SCHOOL
Cooking
