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May 14th, 2007 | 12:21 PM #1 adeleh Original Poster Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 146 Likes: 0 Chiang Mai or phuket? I posted earlier about our trip to Thailnd, now we are staying longer and things are a little different. We will be in Thailand for 10 nights now. I am thinking of staying in BKK for 6 nights and I cann't decide for the other 4. Chiang Mai or Phuket? The problem is that we love to do both and we don't have enough time to do that. Please tell me what would you do and why? 
Reply adeleh View Public Profile Send a private message to adeleh Find More Posts by adeleh Find Trip Reports May 14th, 2007 | 01:00 PM #2 glorialf Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,282 Likes: 0 Chiang Mai is one of my favorite places and Phuket is one of my least favorite-- others will say the opposite. Phuket is an international beach resort -- could be anywhere. In chiang mai you can see temples, hilltribes, crafts, take cooking classes, go to spas, shop, go out of the city for scenery if that intersts you, hike and, most of all, experience the wonderful culture of northern thailand. Reply glorialf View Public Profile Send a private message to glorialf Find More Posts by glorialf Find Trip Reports May 14th, 2007 | 01:17 PM #3 Kathie Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 33,288 Likes: 0 How about a different option? If you've not been to see Angkor, 4 nights in Siem Reap would be the perfect amount of time. Or, for a slowed down pace, a trip to Luang Prabang would also be lovely. Reply Kathie View Public Profile Send a private message to Kathie Find More Posts by Kathie Find Trip Reports May 14th, 2007 | 01:36 PM #4 glorialf Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,282 Likes: 0 Kathie -- You and I usually agree but this time we don't. With only 10 days you should spend it all in thailand. For me, travel is not about just seeing "sights" but experiencing a culture, a people --- getting to know a country. You can barely scratch the surface in 10 days but you can't even do that in less. Save Siem Reap and LP for another trip. Reply glorialf View Public Profile Send a private message to glorialf Find More Posts by glorialf Find Trip Reports May 14th, 2007 | 02:04 PM #5 LeighTravelClub Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,277 Likes: 0 Phuket is an exciting destination. Very unique, and MOST certainly, not just like anywhere. If you are choosing between Chiang Mai and Phuket, then for me, Phuket wins by a mile. However, on this occassion, I agree with Kathie. A spare 4 days......go and see Angkor. You'll never forget it!! Reply LeighTravelClub View Public Profile Send a private message to LeighTravelClub Find More Posts by LeighTravelClub Find Trip Reports May 14th, 2007 | 02:10 PM #6 chiefie Joined: May 2007 Posts: 40 Likes: 0 another vote for angkor. see it. in 4 days you will not "experience the people". that said my #2 pick is chiang mai. definitely worth a return trip. Reply chiefie View Public Profile Send a private message to chiefie Find More Posts by chiefie Find Trip Reports May 14th, 2007 | 02:12 PM #7 simpsonc510 Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 11,334 Likes: 0 I would opt for Bangkok and Phuket, although I do enjoy Chiang Mai as well. Thai beaches provide stunning rock formations that you will not see in other places. You can also ride elephants, go para-sailing, snorkeling, diving, shopping, etc besides chill out! There are some wonderful dining options in Phuket as well. Reply May 14th, 2007 | 04:06 PM #8 KimJapan Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 5,034 Likes: 0 What is it that you enjoy? What do you want to do? That would make a big difference in recommendations. Chiang Mai - we loved the Thai Elephant Conservation Center in Lampang (about an hour away). The Sunday Walking Street had good shopping, good food and a great atmosphere. Doi Suthep is a stunning temple complex, but the nearby Meo village is disappointing at best. The Night Market many seem to love we found to be rather average, with most goods being well ovepriced and poor quality...atmosphere was just touristy rather than Thai like the Walking Street and sellers were rather hardened-some, rather than bargain, would turn their backs if you didn't want to pay their hugely inflated price. Umbrella village and craft centers...we weren't impressed...large factory type showrooms where a few artists sit around and start to work when tourists show up, clearly guides/drivers get a fee whenever they bring someone, and buses are welcomed more than cars. The smaller shops right in town were more enjoyable with much friendlier staff and more items that were unique and not mass produced. I'm sure you might find something in the big craft centers, but they were not our style at all. Cooking class with Yui from www.alotofthai.com was very special...we had a private class with a customized menu...she was the only place out of 4 I contacted that was willing to customize for us, and it was excellent, far beyond our expectations. Phuket may be rainier in July, but you never can count on the weather. There are areas of Phuket that are overrun with tourists and all that goes along with that, like Patong, which I find to be a place I don't want to even visit, never mind stay. But there are areas that are very quiet and peaceful, like Mai Khao beach where the Marriott is and north from there onto the mainland up to Khao Lak. If you want water sports and beach time, you would be better in Koh Samui, as the seas are typically rough this time of year and the likelihood of rain is greater in Phuket than Samui. If you wanted to do other things, like John Gray's trip which goes rain or shine, cooking class, spa, maybe a drive up to Khao Lak, look around historical Phuket town, temple visits...then the weather wouldn't matter. There is plenty to do in Phuket...it's a big place with really something for everyone. Siem Reap...that's another fine idea. It won't ever get less touristed, so now is as good a time as any to visit. In addition to temples, there are also markets (good and goods), Tonle Sap, a bird sanctuary on the lake, small villages...plenty, plenty to fill 4 day easily. 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May 14th, 2007 | 04:06 PM #8 KimJapan Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 5,034 Likes: 0 What is it that you enjoy? What do you want to do? That would make a big difference in recommendations. Chiang Mai - we loved the Thai Elephant Conservation Center in Lampang (about an hour away). The Sunday Walking Street had good shopping, good food and a great atmosphere. Doi Suthep is a stunning temple complex, but the nearby Meo village is disappointing at best. The Night Market many seem to love we found to be rather average, with most goods being well ovepriced and poor quality...atmosphere was just touristy rather than Thai like the Walking Street and sellers were rather hardened-some, rather than bargain, would turn their backs if you didn't want to pay their hugely inflated price. Umbrella village and craft centers...we weren't impressed...large factory type showrooms where a few artists sit around and start to work when tourists show up, clearly guides/drivers get a fee whenever they bring someone, and buses are welcomed more than cars. The smaller shops right in town were more enjoyable with much friendlier staff and more items that were unique and not mass produced. I'm sure you might find something in the big craft centers, but they were not our style at all. Cooking class with Yui from www.alotofthai.com was very special...we had a private class with a customized menu...she was the only place out of 4 I contacted that was willing to customize for us, and it was excellent, far beyond our expectations. Phuket may be rainier in July, but you never can count on the weather. There are areas of Phuket that are overrun with tourists and all that goes along with that, like Patong, which I find to be a place I don't want to even visit, never mind stay. But there are areas that are very quiet and peaceful, like Mai Khao beach where the Marriott is and north from there onto the mainland up to Khao Lak. If you want water sports and beach time, you would be better in Koh Samui, as the seas are typically rough this time of year and the likelihood of rain is greater in Phuket than Samui. If you wanted to do other things, like John Gray's trip which goes rain or shine, cooking class, spa, maybe a drive up to Khao Lak, look around historical Phuket town, temple visits...then the weather wouldn't matter. There is plenty to do in Phuket...it's a big place with really something for everyone. Siem Reap...that's another fine idea. It won't ever get less touristed, so now is as good a time as any to visit. In addition to temples, there are also markets (good and goods), Tonle Sap, a bird sanctuary on the lake, small villages...plenty, plenty to fill 4 day easily. Reply KimJapan View Public Profile Send a private message to KimJapan Find More Posts by KimJapan Find Trip Reports Reply Subscribe Related Topics Thread Original Poster Forum Replies Last Post 18 days in Thailand-Cambodia bradyvick Asia 7 Dec 3rd, 2011 07:48 PM Bangkok, Koh Samui, need 3rd city? Naty1 Asia 12 Aug 26th, 2010 05:55 PM Thailand Trip DavRan Asia 18 Aug 9th, 2005 03:34 PM torn between koh samui or chang mai for Thailand visit Corgie Asia 6 Jun 16th, 2005 08:46 AM 19 days in Thailand in November -- Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and where else? lisa Asia 6 Jan 9th, 2004 03:06 PM Back to Subforum Asia View Next Unread need help on itenerary Posting Rules You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts BB code is On Smilies are On [IMG] code is On HTML code is OffTrackbacks are Off Pingbacks are Off Refbacks are On Forum Rules Thread Tools Show Printable Version Search this Thread Advanced Search Reply Closed Thread Share - First
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