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Day Two - Central Mall


Kuad Kaew Central Mall
One of two huge malls
in Chiang Mai





Day Two - Buddhist Temple


Located in the heart
of Chiang Mai





Day Two - Tour of the City


Man made moat
surrounds the "old city"
and is bordered by flowers and trees





Day Three - Doi Suthep


Wat Phrathat
at Doi Suthep






Day Three - Night Bazaar


Thousands of items
and bargain for the best price
Crafts, jewellry, clothing
and much more
Bring a photo and
have it put on canvas





Day Four - Hot Springs


Boil your own eggs
in the hot springs
which is customary
Enjoy a picnic in the shade
and dip your feet into
the rejeuvenating hot springs





Day Five - Visit Moo Bahn's


See how the middle
and upper class live
Find out what houses sell for
and if you want to retire here





Day Five - Visit Gem Gallery


World's Biggest Jewelry Store
Just to look around
or perhaps buy at wholesale prices










Discover China - Chiang Mai Tours



We are proud to bring you Discover China - Chiang Mai Tours for travelers

interested in visiting two unique and popular tourist destinations.

Experience the difference in cultures.

Sample the local cuisines.

Visit the local sites.

"We make it happen".






Chiang Mai is visited by hundreds of thousands tourists from around the world annually who take either private tours of Chiang Mai or else join in group tours of Chiang Mai.

The affordability of the city is part of what draws the tourists here. Also there are an abundance of activities for young and old from golf, chiang mai zoo, shopping bargains, sightseeing, cycling, hot springs, and much more. Everyone enjoys themselves and many return and some to make it their home in retirement.

Escorted 15 day tour packages - 8 days in China - 7 days in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

For China we have selected the Classic Tour package.

For Chiang Mai, Thailand, we have listed the most popular venues and you can make changes from the suggested alternate venues.

Take the first step to an exciting, affordable and memorable vacation.




In Chiang Mai we offer the following popular package:


Day 1 ( Meals: -/-/D )

Evening tour of the city will give you a great photo opportunity as the moat and fountains are all lit up in beautiful colors and the streets are full of tourists and merchants.


Day 2 ( Meals: B/L/D )

Day tour of the city. Witness the hustle and bustle, the merchants, the vendors, and the many tourists all doing their thing.

Lunch at Central Mall and a chance to do some bargain shopping.

Tour of two often visited Buddhist temples in the city.

Complimentary Oil or Thai traditional massage at an established Massage/Spa.

Return to place of accommodations to refresh, wash up and prepare for dinner at a favourite Thai restaurant.

Entertainment and refreshments at a Thai establishment.


Day 3 ( Meals: B/L/D )

Breakfast followed by trip to Doi Suthep mountain and Wat Phrathat temple. One of the most revered Buddhist temples in all of Thailand. Meal at Doi Suthep and another great photo opportunity.

Next is a visit to a large sporting complex for swimming, and relaxation followed by a meal at a restaurant overlooking the pool.

Dinner will follow at a Thai restaurant and then directly on to the famous "Night Bazaar" a shopping delight.

A stopover for refreshments at O'Malley's pub and restaurant to cool off and relax before heading back.


Day 4 ( Meals: B/L/- )

Breakfast followed by a trip to the second largest mall for your shopping pleasures.

Followed by a trip to the man made lake. Relax by the water in a covered tent like setting and enjoy a tasty meal and chilled refreshments.

Back to your place of accommodations to change and freshen up and then you have the evening to yourselves to do what you please.

Return to Chiang Mai to change and relax and another evening to yourselves to do with as you please.


Day 5 ( Meals: B/L/D )

Breakfast followed by a trip to the World Famous Gem Gallery - "the World's Largest Jewelry Store". Then on to the the Hot Springs. Lunch will be served at the Hot Springs. Boiling eggs in the hot springs is a tradition and is followed up by a picnic lunch.

On to several Moo Bahns to see housing developments for the middle class.

Return to place of accommodations to relax and change. You evening will start off with a trip by tuk tuk. You will be taken to a popular outdoors dining establishment where the food is fresh and delicious. Then a farewell trip to O'Malley's pub and restaurant to cool off in the air conditioned comfort of the popular meeting place. Get a chance to meet Scot the owner and ask him any questions you may have about Chiang Mai or Thailand.

The evening will be topped off with a final day of shopping for bargains at the Night Bazaar.


Day 6 ( Meals: B/L/D )

Breakfast and then either to the driving range or to the Thai cooking school.

After a return to your accommodations you will be taken to the always in high demand "Riverside Restaurant". A setting by the river, and fantastic food and refreshments will give one and all an opportunity for group photo shots or the romantics in the tour to take a stroll by the river.

Day 7 ( Meals: B/-/- )

Breakfast and transfer to airport/train station. For those individuals departing in the evening we will leave it up to them where they want to go and what they want to do.

In Chiang Mai venues listed below can be substituted for those listed above for a nominal surcharge. Just let us know which you prefer and we will take care of the rest.

* Chiang Mai Zoo
* Elephant Rides
* Visit the Hill tribe people
* Day trip to Myanmar
* Round of golf at a local course
* Romantic boat cruise
* International Floral Exhibition- Nov 1/06 - Jan. 31/07

Day 1- Day 7 - Chiang Mai Trip Overview:

This one week tour to Chiang Mai covers the most desired tourist attractions. The tour includes temples, moat, and tour within the city and well as visit to Hot Springs, Doi Suthep, lake outside of the city.

This trip price in includes hotel accommodations, all meals (with exception of 2 evenings where you go where you want), transfers, entrance fees, complimentary massage, Thai cooking school or golf/snooker.

Day 8- Day 15 - China Trip Overview:

This one week tour to Beijing, Xian & Shanghai covers the three most attractive tourist cities in China. The tour includes most of Chinas “Must sees”, such as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City and the Terracotta Warriors. If you like to discover China's history and the modern China of today in just a little more then one week, then join us with this tour!

This trip price includes hotel accommodations, all meals, transfers, entrance fees, and domestic flights, trains or buses as per the itinerary.


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China Tour Detailed Itinerary



Total fee for 15 day package: $ T.B.A. U.S./pp Single

Total fee for 15 day package: $ T.B.A. U.S./pp Group size 2-5

Total fee for 15 day package: $ T.B.A. U.S./pp Group size 6-9

Single supplement fee is T.B.A.

* 50% due at time of booking and balance before arrival date.


If you are interested we will forward details to you of the tour agency with which the tours can be booked. The accommodations in Chiang Mai are booked by us as we can get you a better rate. Accoummodations are booked and guaranteed when we receive funds via wire transfer from Western Union (same day and applied against your visa or mastercard or bank accounts).

Remit to:
YuPin Laroypeea - Chiang Mai, Thailand - Telephone 0801 274 679

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It is very easy to book travel between Bangkok and Chiang Mai.

You can either book an one hour air flight and we recommend Air Asia as they are efficient and the lowest cost carrier, or book a train and we suggest departing Bangkok in the morning and arriving in Chiang Mai in the evening. The choice is yours. A fast 1 hr. flight or a comfortable 13 hr. journey.


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The cost of the airfare is approximately 1,300 baht $37 U.S. each way and flights departing early in the morning or late in the evening are lower priced. Select English if that is your language and at the top left of Air Asia page select departure and return destinations and proceed to check availability and prices. Payment can be made on line and you will get your boarding pass at the Air Asia check in counter.


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Connecxion - you can book train travel with them and they will deliver the tickets to your hotel in Bangkok

The cost of the train fare is about 1/2 that of airfare or about $18 U.S. each way. This includes 2-3 meals, a snack and refreshments. A very comfortable a/c reclining seat is recommended on the express train. We suggest the 2nd class A/C for 611 baht or $17 US.- SP EX DRC Class 2 - #9 Departs 8:30 am and arrives 8:05 pm but don't count on it being on time.. maybe an hour late.

When you have arrived in Chiang Mai we will look after you from that point until you are ready to leave for Bangkok.



For anyone visiting Chiang Mai we have "daily", "weekly", "monthly", and "yearly" accommodations ranging from:

9 New Executive Bungalows ideal for group travel

Condo's for the budget minded

and even Fully Furnished Home Rentals.

Executive Condo's

Save up to 80 % over Hotel Rates



Obviously the longer you stay the better the price. Please note that the bungalows are available for daily, weekly, monthly and yearly rental. The executive condo's are all in prime locations and are available at a minimum 3 month rental and yearly contracts are preferred and will result in the lowest rates. House rentals are on a yearly basis.

Our accommodations are safe and clean, situated in convenient locations, and best of all they are all affordably priced.

So whether you are here by "yourself" or whether you are here in "a group" we have short and long term accommodations available for you.



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