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[selavy59]

The most direct route is to follow the road that goes to the new stadium. About 2 kilometers past the stadium, before the road goes to the right and connects with Chotana rd., you'll see a sign and a turn to the left that crosses over the klong. Follow this paved road about 2 more kilometers, until you reach the front entrance to the lake. Admission for one person/one car is 15 baht. Basically, the lake is due north of the stadium.
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These sort of directions reminds of the story of the doctor when asking when the symptons first appeared the patient replied "just after my sister visited me".

Some more detailed directions would be useful. Like how do you get to this 'new stadium' in the first place?

[julesdick]

Davids Kitchen on the way to Mae Kampong is now run by new Thai owners. Not sure if they still serve up Italian food. And John's place in Mae Kampong, which looks lovely from the road, doesn't seem to be operating fully.

According to one of the owners, the local homestays which charge 500 baht/ night were not happy that everyone went to Johns place so asked him to up the price. He did, to 1000 baht/night.

If you carry on past Mae Kampong you get to some interesting roads with good views and some which need 1st gear on a 125 scooter. If its raining when you come down these, could be very interesting. Eventually you get to a great hotspring with stepping-stones across water, two outdoor swimming pools of different temperatures, lots of individual hotspring-water bathhouses, and a thai massage area. We saw many people camping around here in the winter, its a National Park - not sure which. Been here 3 times and never been asked for an entry charge.

[BossHogg]

[quote name='julesdick' date='2007-11-10 15:24:44' post='1643306']
Davids Kitchen on the way to Mae Kampong is now run by new Thai owners. Not sure if they still serve up Italian food.



           Sorry to say the food is not what it was .It is still a lovely spot though . When the family and i were there three weeks ago we found the food to be ok.......but just ok.
            They informed us Davids kitchen has moved to somewhere near the hotsprings in Sankampang .

[mobile69]

Another good place to take the kids is Mae Hang Krai project out past Doi Saket.  The entrance is off Hwy118 heading to Chiang Rai.  There's a large gateway on righthand side & sign in English, as you crest a hill not far before you reach Pong Din police check point.  The project covers a very large area of forest.  It's a few km from the gate to HQ.  Head across the dam from HQ & on right hand side is a small "children's" zoo, with wild boar, various deer & fowl including peacocks.  The caged monkeys & gibbon look a tad. sad though.  No facilities for refreshments but picnic sites.  Also accessible from San Kampheang hot springs if you know where you're going.  Took rubber dingy out on southernmost reservoir as you exit the project.  Very peaceful.

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[Nienke]

For those who love to play Tarzan or Jane, The Flight of the Gibbon (a rainforest canopy ecotour) might be a worthy daytrip.
They have build several platforms high up in the canopy where you glide along cables from one platform to the other, while on a safety line and under close supervision of two guides all the time.
It is located approximately 37 km from Chiang Mai at the village of Mae Kompong on the edge of a beautiful national park.
You can go there as a one-day trip or stay overnight.
Check out their website www.treetopasia.com and for more info: http://www.ecospace....y-tour-0108.htm


Another place that's definitely worth a visit (and support) is the Elephant Nature camp(approxiamtely 60 kms or 1 hour drive north of Chiang Mai, on the way to Chaing Dao): http://www.elephantn...k.org/index.htm
At this camp there are currently 32 elephants who all have been rescued and have suffered (severe) abuse.
Chas and Rachel of Tuskers helped saving three of the elephants who are now living a peaceful life at the camp.
The visit can be done as a day trip, one or two nights overstay or as a couple of months of very rewarding volunteer work at the camp.

Nienke

[Nienke]

Ok, as there just has been a whole discussion about the elephant camps/centres on the CM forum: Elephant riding I thought it would be a good idea to place it here as well. It seems that the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre in Lampang can be a nice day or days out.
More information on the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre and their mahout training school.

Another Camp recommended on the abovementioned thread is Mae Sa Elephant  Camp

Nienke

[Nienke]

Not a day's but a nice and very cultural evening out: a Lanna-Puppet show http://www.lanna-pup...t.blogspot.com/

A beautiful little theater with seating for just 10 people has been opened by a young couple, Jo and Na.
The theater is located next to the Brasserie restaurant on the Charoenrat Road.

They have won an international award for their mastery in the Prague World Puppet competition and are invited to join The Children's Day in Turkey in April 2010. The young couple brought honor to Thailand's creative culture but within Thailand, they are not supported.
The charge for the puppet show is Baht 150 per person. With this donation, you are helping this art to continue.

For booking performance contact K. Subtawee Sooksub Email : subtawees (at) yahoo.com

[Nonghoycowboy]

One place not mentioned is the Inter Mini Golf  on Sam Kamphaeng Road, can be a good way to kill a couple of hours with the Kids and the food is OK.

It's close to town so it's good when you don't have the time to do the day trips.