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If I was to ask you, where would you find a field of tulips in bloom? You will probably say, Holland. Would you believe me if I said that you can find it in Thailand? From browsing Flickr photos on my Lenovo laptop, I chanced upon this particular shot of a tulip garden in Chiang Mai surrounding the golden Buddha statue. I have never seen a tulip field before. Excited, […]]]> https://sparklette.net/travel/thailand/chiang-mai-wat-phan-tao/feed/ 3 https://sparklette.net/travel/thailand/chiang-mai-vjo-teahouse/ https://sparklette.net/travel/thailand/chiang-mai-vjo-teahouse/#comments Mon, 28 Mar 2011 03:00:36 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1113

Ladies and gentlemen, today you are going to see the pinkest eatery in Chiang Mai, and quite possibly the world. The Vieng Joom On Teahouse, or simply VJO, occupies a striking pink building on the eastern bank of Ping River. Under this gorgeous setting you can enjoy a wide assortment of western teas and cakes. What a wonderful way of spending an idyllic afternoon. VJO Teahouse is located within a […]]]> https://sparklette.net/travel/thailand/chiang-mai-vjo-teahouse/feed/ 7 https://sparklette.net/travel/thailand/chiang-mai-wat-chedi-luang/ https://sparklette.net/travel/thailand/chiang-mai-wat-chedi-luang/#comments Sun, 27 Mar 2011 03:00:44 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1111

Two of the largest temples in Chiang Mai – Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Sing – are located within a ten-minute walk of each other in Old City, the historic and cultural district of Chiang Mai. Here’s how we have planned our visit to Old City. We would first hit the popular Sunday Walking Street Market. Then, once we tire of the shopping, we would hop into a temple […]]]> https://sparklette.net/travel/thailand/chiang-mai-wat-chedi-luang/feed/ 4 https://sparklette.net/travel/thailand/full-moon-wine-coolers/ https://sparklette.net/travel/thailand/full-moon-wine-coolers/#comments Fri, 25 Mar 2011 03:00:26 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1110

Have you ever seen wine that is cheaper than water? I sure have not, until I decide to walk into a convenience store in Chiang Mai. On this trip, our hotel is conveniently located near a convenience store, manned by a local that I enjoy having little conversations with and polish up my Thai at the same time. One night, while browsing for some interesting snacks and drinks, these wine […]]]> https://sparklette.net/travel/thailand/full-moon-wine-coolers/feed/ 2 https://sparklette.net/travel/thailand/chiang-mai-sunday-walking-street-market-night-bazaar/ https://sparklette.net/travel/thailand/chiang-mai-sunday-walking-street-market-night-bazaar/#comments Thu, 24 Mar 2011 03:00:33 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1109

If you happen to be in Chiang Mai on a Sunday, do not miss the Sunday Walking Street Market. This unique shopping experience in Old City is a major attraction for both tourists and locals. The roads are closed off in the late afternoon as hundreds of vendors set up shop to sell their crafts, foodstuffs and clothing. The shopping street starts from the entrance at Tha Phae Gate, stretching […]]]> https://sparklette.net/travel/thailand/chiang-mai-sunday-walking-street-market-night-bazaar/feed/ 4 https://sparklette.net/travel/thailand/black-canyon-coffee/ https://sparklette.net/travel/thailand/black-canyon-coffee/#comments Wed, 23 Mar 2011 03:00:16 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1108

On every visit to the Land of Smiles, I make it a point to visit Black Canyon Coffee. This is a popular home-grown coffee chain in Thailand that is as ubiquitous as Starbucks is in Singapore. A wide range of coffee, chilled drinks and hot meals are served here. This time round, in Chiang Mai, I notice that the café does coffee art. The staff recommends it with cappuccino. And […]]]> https://sparklette.net/travel/thailand/black-canyon-coffee/feed/ 1 https://sparklette.net/travel/thailand/chiang-mai-old-city-tha-phae-gate/ https://sparklette.net/travel/thailand/chiang-mai-old-city-tha-phae-gate/#comments Tue, 22 Mar 2011 03:00:10 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1107

If you happen to pick up a map of Chiang Mai, you would notice that it centres around a distinctive square-shaped district. This is the Old City, the historic quarter that was once a walled square surrounded by a moat. Today, this area is brimming with tourist attractions, temples, restaurants, backpacker accommodation and shops. From the east, the Tha Phae Gate opens the way into Old City. We head here […]]]> https://sparklette.net/travel/thailand/chiang-mai-old-city-tha-phae-gate/feed/ 7 https://sparklette.net/travel/thailand/chiang-mai-dinner-cruise/ https://sparklette.net/travel/thailand/chiang-mai-dinner-cruise/#comments Mon, 21 Mar 2011 03:00:59 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1106

Having had a memorable dinner cruise experience on Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, I know it would be a good idea to do the same in Chiang Mai. After all, Ping River is an important part of the city, separating the popular western side that includes the Old City, and the less visited eastern side. From my research done on the Lenovo V470 laptop that I brought along on this […]]]> https://sparklette.net/travel/thailand/chiang-mai-dinner-cruise/feed/ 3 https://sparklette.net/travel/thailand/chiang-mai/ https://sparklette.net/travel/thailand/chiang-mai/#comments Sun, 20 Mar 2011 05:39:11 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1105

Sa wat dii kha! I am blogging live from Chiang Mai, a former capital of Thailand. While I am not new to Thailand, having visited Bangkok several times,this is my first time in the largest city of northern Thailand. View from my 17th floor hotel room at Centara Duangtawan Hotel This trip is sponsored by Lenovo. Thanks to the powerful Lenovo IdeaPad V470 laptop computer, I can quickly process all […]]]> https://sparklette.net/travel/thailand/chiang-mai/feed/ 7