Chiang Mai

The weather was bad that day, it rained. Our first stop was Long Neck Village, which was very small and didn't seem like the place where the locals actually lived. After that, we visited the White Temple, Blue Temple, and Black House. The White Temple was beautiful, the Blue Temple was small, and the Black House was spacious and worth visiting. The Golden Triangle was just something our tour guide mentioned on the lake. We took a 9-seater bus, which was quite old and didn't have cup holders. The driver was fast but skilled. We had lunch at a restaurant next to the White Temple, a very basic all-you-can-eat meal. You can't expect much from a rural place like Chiang Rai. Overall, the White and Black Temples are must-sees; the Blue Temple, Long Neck Village, and Golden Triangle are quite ordinary and optional.

Hotel pick-up and drop-off, market tour, ingredient introduction, step-by-step instruction, enjoying the results, complimentary recipes and a certificate of completion, and drop-off service to different locations at the end – it was truly a very pleasant and joyful experience!

No more luggage worries: On my last day in Chiang Mai, I had a lot of luggage, but thanks to the 7-passenger SUV rental, I was able to travel light and without worrying about my luggage. Free from the pain of lugging around! Ultimate comfort: The entire trip was incredibly convenient, with the pick-up from my accommodation, scheduled visits, and the airport all taken care of seamlessly. Impressive service: The driver arrived 10 minutes early to wait for me, which was a given! The driver even opened the car door for me, which was a special touch, and I felt very pampered. If you don't want to struggle with luggage until you get to the airport on your last day, renting an SUV and having a friendly driver is a must! It was a truly great choice, and I didn't regret the money!

Our guide, Xiaofu, was very dedicated and professional. He speaks fluent Chinese and can answer any question in detail with humor. The elephants are also very intelligent and gentle. I highly recommend going with family and friends, and also helping the elephants support themselves sustainably.