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LOCAL TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
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Wat Phra That Doi Suthep: sits on top of the Suthep-Pui National Park mountains that loom over the city. It was built by King Gue-Na in 1388 AD after an elephant, which carried a relic of the Lord Buddha in search of a location to place it, roamed the mountains and settle down on the spot which is the temple today. This is the most auspicious temple in Chiang Mai, if not the north of Thailand.
Wat Ton Kwean: was built between 1776 and 1869 AD by King Kavilorossuriyawong. Being close to the resort, this significant temple, which used to be a stop off point on a religious relic pilgrimage, has stunning wood carvings in its main viharn dating back to 1858.
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Chiang Mai Night Safari / Ratchaphruek 2006 (Royal Flora Horticultural Exposition for His Majesty the King: is just round the corner and is now open. The project, separated into four zones – Savannah, Carnivore, Swamp and Small Animals Zones – which houses hundreds of animals. The Royal Flora is a stunning display of flowers and plants from Thailand and over 30 other countries.
Baan Tawai: is a village in the Hang Dong District, a mere twenty minutes drive from Baan Deva Montra. Baan Tawai has long been world renown for its handicrafts and is the perfect place to go shopping for silverware, wood carving, lacquer ware etc.
The Night Bazaar: is a must! Sitting in the heart of the city, open every evening from 6-11 p.m. the Night Bazaar sells anything from trinkets, souvenirs, DVDs to antiques, jewellery and all the best of Chiang Mai. Bargain hard!
The Sunday Walking Street: is where it all happens on the traditional day of rest. Thousands of people pour into Ratdamnoen Road from noon to midnight to shop for trinkets, purchase art, listen to buskers, taste road-side delights, sip wine on a balcony or just stroll and strut. Early evening is the most popular time for this street activity.
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Vieng Kum Kam: is the location where King Mengrai originally founded the city of Chiang Mai until he was forced to move to its present location due to floods over seven hundred years ago. Only a ten minute drive from Baan Deva Montra, Vieng Kum Kam with its temples, walls and ruins is a true Lanna heritage. Vieng Kum Kam also offers guest horse carriages so that you can ride in style while wandering through the ruins.
Mae Wang: a mere half hour from our resort is a famous area for its stunning nature: water rafting, elephant riding as well as peaceful and stunning natural surroundings make this a perfect playground for adventure and contemplation.
Ob Khan: is one of Chiang Mai's best kept secrets, and fortunately only half an hour from Baan Deva Montra. Water rushes down the mountain through a narrow gorge opening up to sandy beaches and in the right season (November-June) the water is clear and Ob Khan is the perfect place to take a picnic basket and go for a swim.
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