Family trip to Chiang Mai Region with children. Ideas on where to go with your child

Chiang Mai is great for families with children. Of course, a long flight, spicy unusual cuisine and acclimatization can cause problems. However, if you decide to go to Thailand with a child, you should definitely choose Chiang Mai. There is a lot of interesting entertainment for young tourists. First of all, the local zoo, where space is perfectly organized. You can see animals without cages and everything here is close to the natural environment. What’s interesting, you can see pandas in Chiang Mai, just several zoos in the world have these cute animals.

By the way, you can feed some of the animals, children will definitely like this process very much. In particular, you can feed giraffes, goats and hippos. You can spend the whole day on the territory of the zoo, there is a cafe where you can have a snack and take a break, and a playground if your child wants to play. There are small buses on the territory, driving between animals’ cages, it is convenient to move on them, especially for families with small children. The zoo is open from 8 am to 17 pm, and you should better come here with children in the morning, there are not too many people and it is not so hot.

If your child is interested in animals, be sure to take him to elephant farms, there are many of them near Chiang Mai. You can look at the giants and ride one of them – this activity will amaze both children and adults. Another interesting place where your family can communicate with animals is monkey farms. They are located in the city, here you can see funny monkeys, watch the show and take a picture. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Moreover, you can go to one of the many playgrounds or in the entertainment rooms in one of the entertainment centres in the afternoon with kids. For example, the shopping centre Central Festival Chiangmai has a large playground for children of all ages. Furthermore, there are some entertainment activities for children. There are parks in the city, although they are not too big, you can have a great time with the whole family here, walk, sit on a lawn or visit a cafe. Children's playgrounds are also organized in the parks. One of the parks is located on the corner of the historic city centre - Nong Buak Haad. Entrance to the territory is free.

If you want to visit a cultural attraction, be sure to visit Hill Tribal Museum. The Museum has two separate territories. Part of the exhibition is located in a building in the middle of the lake, where you can see tools, weapons, household utensils and get acquainted with the arts and crafts of the natives. Another part of the Museum is a small street with houses, traditional for different local tribes. Even young children will definitely find this museum interesting.

Be sure to get out of the city and visit interesting places in the surrounding area. For example, Tweechol Botanic Garden Park is a place with a children's playground, a mini zoo and a swimming pool. You can wander through the maze or admire exotic plants in the greenhouse. It will be interesting to visit Royal Sankamphaeng hot springs. There are a playground and a warm pool for children. There are several pools and some of them are free. Surely many children, especially boys, will like the idea of visiting the Museum of World Insects and Natural Wonders in Chiang Mai.

There is a huge exposition of insects and various unusual objects. This is a unique private museum, you will remember a tour here for a long time. The Museum is located at Soi 13, Srimankalajarn Rd, Suthep, Muang Chiang Mai. Be sure to ride on elephants with children, there are long several hours or half-hour trips in Chiang Mai at Maesa Elephant Camp or Thai Elephant Home. Moreover, you can visit the Night Safari. The park is located about 10 kilometres far from the city.

Here you can see animals and birds, feed them and see many species in their natural habitat without any cages and fences. In addition, there is a playground and a carousel for children, a restaurant, and you can even see an entertaining show at night. Older children should definitely visit Bo Sang craftsmen village. Amazing colourful paper umbrellas are produced here. All of the umbrellas are handmade items and you can admire the process of their creation.

You can also walk around the village, where are many souvenir shops and shops selling traditional clothes, utensils, figurines, and some items are made right before your eyes. The village is located on San Kamphaeng highway, near Chiang Mai. If you are going to Chiang Mai in winter, there is a Children's day in January. The main place of action is the air force base of Thailand and large shopping centres. Festive concerts, shows, competitions and activities are organized for children. This is a real event that you should visit with the whole family.