Highlights / General details
Discover local Buddhism practices and rituals at Chiang Mai temples.
Participate in centuries old local traditions by offering alms to Monks and make an offering at a temple.
Gain insight into Buddhism and Dharma at Wat U-Mong.
Experience the practice of ‘making merit’ to the Sangkha or monks at Wat Suan Dok
Grab a typical northern Thai breakfast.
Ride in a songthaew, an iconic local public bus.

Inclusion
Hotel pick-up and drop-off; Local English speaking guide; Breakfast; Monk offering; Entrance fees.

Exclusion
Items of a personal nature; Tips or gratuities for drivers or guide.

Hours of operation
Available daily at 6:00am.

Duration
Approximately 4 - 5 hours.

Location
Meeting point: We will meet you at your Chiang Mai hotel if it's within a 5-kilometre radius of Tapae Gate. If you're outside the 5-kilometre radius, then please meet us at the Imperial Maeping Hotel.
Finish point: Centrally located hotels in Chiang Mai.

Itinerary
Get up close and personal with Chiang Mai's Buddhist way of life on this cultural Chiang Mai tour for adventurers and soul seekers.
Start your Chiang Mai tour with a scenic drive in a songthaew - an iconic public bus. As you make your way down Suthep Road, stop by Kad Ton Payom, a flea market well known for its northern Thai cuisine. Afterwards, offer alms to monks to ‘make merit’, then enjoy a traditional style Chiang Mai breakfast.
Next we'll make our way to Wat U-Mong, a 600-year-old temple famed for its large painted pagoda and underground tunnel. Soak up the peaceful atmosphere and perhaps take the opportunity to talk with the abbot about Buddhism and Dharma.
From there, our Chiang Mai tour will pay a visit Wat Suan Dok temple, where you can mingle with monks and learn about their way of life. Take some time out to learn basic meditation, and cap the day off by making an offering to the Sangkha.

Additional Information
Dress standards are conservative throughout Asia, especially outside major cities. To respect this and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend modest clothing. This means clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Loose, lightweight, long clothing is both respectful and cool in the predominantly hot Asian climate. As this trip visits religious sites, please ensure your knees and shoulders are covered.

Participant restrictions
Children must be 6 years of age to 11 years inclusively. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.

Policies
This tour is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12.
Please contact Chiang Mai Urban Adventures to confirm your tour 24 hours prior to departure.
Cancellation: 2 days prior 100% penalty. No show 100% penalty.
Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

**All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation**