I am not originally from Chiang Mai but I spent almost six years here, studied work and now study again. Anyway, I love Chiang Mai. It seems my second home. I have many things to say here to introduce Chiang Mai to you………...Amm…………………………
Well, let’s begin with my best experience in Chiang Mai.
That time, I was the second year student. I got an opportunity to go for internship at Chiang Down district. At there, my first difficult hard tough journey has begun. It was a hike to the top of Chiang Down Mountain, the third highest mountain in Thailand (at the end of rainy season, early winter). Since Chiang Down Mountain’s shape likes a crown, it is five peak crowns, 8 students including me with one teacher and two local guides, we spent one day hiked up to the feet of the highest peak of the crown, stayed overnight there and continued hiking to the top in the next morning. While I was hiking, haft way, what really pop up in my head, all the time, was “this is a real hell” “if I survive and get back, I would not even think to come back here the second time” this how difficult the trip was. The trail ate my legs and the height ate my air. However, along the way, there are plenty kind of wild flowers which some of them can only be found there, as well as, through the different height, different kind of trees can be seen. I remembered some parts of the trail were pine forest, airy open and cool. Some was a grass land with sloped up, freshy dry brown and windy. Some were a dense forest with a lot of trees and plants, humid dark green and cold. And after a cold night, we spent our early morning to hike up to the top. At there, it was sooo wonderful. I was standing over the cloud, wind carried fog passed my skin, warm sunshine, fresh air and it seemed I soared in the sky …the moment that all of us lost an ability to speak. We spent an hour, there, to learn about wild flower and biodiversity before hiking back. It was incredible wonderful trip and now I have changed my mine “if I had an opportunity I would definitely go there again”
This is just one example from my experiences. However, there are many places in Chiang Mai that you can enjoy spending time with nature……if you want…….come’ try it…
Thirayut (-"-)
4 comments:
Great Experience!!
I'm a new comer to live in Chiangmai. I've heard a lot about Chiangmai especially beautiful mountains. I've once seen Chiang Down Mountain pictures. The mountain is so beautiful but I've not yet had a chance to travel. Although it's a difficult and dangerous hike, I believe that it will be worthwhile to see many species of beautiful wild flowers and rare trees and plants. Especially, to see an abundant forest and to get fresh air in early morning. It will be such a great experience and adventure. I'm so jealous of your trip, Buhm.(^^)
By Phornthip Oy
Wow! your trip sounds very exciting. I was thinking about hiking in Chiang Dao mountain, but still haven't had a chance. It sounds very hard trip, but it's worth your time. By the way, do you plan to go there again? If so, can I join your trip?
Noi ^_^
Yes, Chiang Mai is really beautiful, in each season there is something special to see. The diversity Chiang Mai has to offer is great. I myself have never been hiking. maybe one day I will get to clime a mountain myself. Okay maybe a hill.... =)
The mentioning of the rainy season makes me think of the first time it really rains after Chiang Mai has put up with weeks of heat and dust. I have to admit I start to dream of the sound of the rain and the relief after it.
Swan
Wonderful experience!
I want to have a nice trip like you. It sounds like an adventure trip. It made me want to go to Chiang Down Mountain,I've heard a lot about this beautiful mountain but I have never gone there. I used to have a trip like you but it was not an adventure trip.
Last year, I went to Doi Inthanon (the highest mountain of Thailand) with my family. We made a camping there one night. My Mom and I cooked for dinner. It was the most delicious meal for me because I have never had a dinner with my family in the beautiful place like this before. I could touch the pure beauty of nature and the pure air there including the great views. Although my trip was a simple trip, it was my best experience in Chiang Mai because it was the first time for me for visiting Chiang Mai with all members in my family. It was a memorable and a meaningful experience!
By Nanny
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