Being close to a real tiger is a real once-in-a-lifetime experience that could come true at Tiger Kingdom. Here you can pet the big cats, under supervision, of course.

Chiang Mai is famous for its cooking classes, so seize the opportunity to learn how to cook real Thai food while you are here. Visit an organic farm, where you will delve into the art of Thai cuisine from field to plate. Engage in hands-on learning as you cultivate herbs and vegetables, gaining invaluable insights into sustainable farming practices. Then, under the guidance of expert chefs, immerse yourself in a cooking class where you will master the intricacies of crafting traditional dishes like curry paste, stir-fry, soup, and spring rolls.

Drakos Cave, or "cave of the dragon" is a natural cave bedecked with stalactites and stalagmites in the island's north (not far from the village of Vathi). The color of these whimsical rock formations changes depending on the mineral content of the water, which makes each visit unlike the other.

In the north of the city, just off the street, local vendors line up their stalls full of fresh fruit, vegetables, fish and meats. Flocks of tourists from the world over come here to live one day like a local and to gain insight into Thai offerings.