This place, marked by a sign that reads "Long Neck Karen," is a village inhabited by the Karen Padung, a mountainous ethnic minority commonly known as the "long-necked tribe." They have a custom of wearing long brass rings around their necks, which makes their necks appear longer...
..."By Orchid & Butterfly Farm" Beautiful, colorful orchids and the dance of butterflies
Chiang Mai is a blessed land where various flowers bloom throughout the year. Among them, the orchid farm "Bai Orchid and Butterfly Farm" cultivates orchids, a Thai specialty that displays exceptionally vibrant beauty.
...「メーサ・エレファント・キャンプ」貴重な体験!大興奮の象乗りにバンブーラフティング
「デュシット・プリンセス・チェンマイ(ロイヤル・プリンセス・チェンマイ)」に朝早くお迎えに来てくれた 「チェンマイハッピーツアー Chiangmai Happy Tour」の現地ガイドであるグローイさんと この日のドライ...
...「ワットプラタートドイステープ」金の仏塔が山頂に立ちタイ北部で最も神聖な寺院
標高1,080mのステープ山の山頂に立ち、タイ仏教の聖地として崇められる神聖な寺院 「ワット・プラ・タート・ドイ・ステープ Wat Phra That Doi Suthep」。 1383年に当時のクーナ王によって建立され...
...「モン族」タイ北部に広がる山岳地帯に住む民族村で昔ながらの生活習慣を見学!
現地ガイドの「チェンマイハッピーツアー Chiangmai Happy Tour」さんと向かう、 この日の観光名所は、タイ北部に広がる山岳民族の村です。 現在、タイには十数部族もの山岳民族がおり、人口はおよそ100万人に...
...Warorot Market: Chiang Mai's largest market with a history of over 100 years.
With a history spanning over 100 years, Warorot Market is one of Chiang Mai's largest markets and is affectionately known as "Kat Luang" (Great Market) in the northern Thai dialect. It dates back to the reign of King Rama V (1868-1868)...
...The temple, named "Wat Suan Dok" (meaning "flower garden"), is impressive with its beautiful pure white stupa.
Wat Suan Dok, a beautiful temple whose name means "flower garden" in Thai, houses the relics of Buddha (the remains of the Buddha) brought by the high priest Sumana Thera, who was sent from Sukhothai to Sri Lanka (Ceylon) in 1383 to spread Buddhism...
...Wat Umong: A mysterious cave temple nestled in the forest, far from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Nestled in a lush green forest at the foot of Mount Suthep, Wat Umong was founded at the end of the 12th century by Mengrai, the first king of the Lanna Kingdom, as a place for meditation practice for monks invited from Sri Lanka. The temple's name originated in the late 14th century...
...Wat Chet Yot: Seven Indian Buddhist-style towers soar through lush grounds.
Wat Chet Yot, a renowned temple often called "the holy site of Chiang Mai," was built in 1455 by Tilokharat, the 9th king of the Lanna Kingdom during its golden age in Chiang Mai, and is an Indian temple...
...Wat Phra Singh, home to the golden Phra Singh statue, is the most prestigious temple in Chiang Mai.
Walking straight west from Tha Phae Gate, the eastern entrance to the old city, you'll find Wat Phra Sing, considered the most prestigious temple in Chiang Mai. It was built in 1345 by King Bayu, after his father, the previous king...
...「ワット・チェディ・ルアン」大きな仏塔との名を持つ格式ある寺院
ターペー門から徒歩10分程度の中心部にある「ワット・テェディ・ルアン Wat Chedi Luang」は、 チェンマイの三大寺院の1つで格式高い寺院。 チェンマイにはおよそ200箇所程度の寺院があり、 旧市街にはおよそ6...
...「S.K. SAKOL MONEY EXCHANGE」チェンマイでレートの良い両替所
タイのチェンマイで一番レートが良いとされている「S.K. SAKOL MONEY EXCHANGE」さん。 通称:S.K.(エス・ケー)。 現地の人たちは、ここをそう呼びます。 場所は、ナイトバザールに程近く、ロイクロ通...
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