White Meo Hilltribe & Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

Start from THB 1,470

Kantoke restaurants are a fairly new but popular feature of Chiang Mai, combining great food with cultural entertainment. Kantoke restaurants get their name from the low tables on which the food is served, called Kantoke in Thai. Diners sit on the floor, propped up by sumptuous cushions, and sample a variety of unique northern dishes. Accompanying the traditional food is a performance of traditional Lanna (northern Thai) music and dance.

Dancers weave intricate patterns in the air with their hands and describe complex circles of movement with their feet. The music is haunting and soothing at the same time and visitors often feel as if they've been transported back through the centuries to the height of the Lanna Kingdom of old.

Includes:

- Air conditioned vehicle with English-speaking guide.
- Admission fee as mentioned on this program.
- Transfers from/to hotel.

Excludes:

- Personal expenses such as drinks, tips, insurance etc.
- Meal.
- Other service not mentioned on this program.

	Ancient temple
	Preserved hilltribe culture
	Panoramic views

Daily:
8:00-12:30
13:30-17:00

The trip entails a pleasant 15 km.winding drive up 3,500 feet above sea level to visit Wat Prathat Doi Suthep, the most sacred temple in the city. You then exercise your heart, lungs and limbs ( perfect for couch potatoes and those with beer belly ) by ascending the steps to the temple, guarded by two magnificent nagas (naks). Constructed in 1383, this symbol of Chiangmai contains the holy relic of the Lord Buddha which is enshrined in the magnificent, glowing golden pagoda.

A bird's eye view of the entire city and the surrounding areas can be seen from the temple grounds. Continue by truck along a bumpy mountain road to visit the White Meo hilltribe village. It's a scenic route. Migrants from China, they prefer to live in simple, isolated and self-sustaining villages while preserving their primitive culture, ancient customs and gorgeous embroidered costumes. Return back to town.