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Wat Phra That Si Don Kham, or as the locals call it, “Wat Huai Or”, is a large ancient temple containing the relics of the Lord Buddha. It was built around 1078 CE when Queen Chamadevi traveled from Lavo to Hariphunchai. This temple has been renovated many times. At present, its base is made of cement, while the upper part is decorated with gold metal plates. There is a Phra Chao Phra To, a wooden Buddha statue in the Lanna style, measuring 74 cm. in lap width, 34 cm. in base width, and 8.84 cm. in height. It was made using a machete or a cleaver, and was completed within 1 day before sunset. It is also popularly known as “Phra Chao Than Jai”. Another interesting thing is the bell, made from a bomb, which is the origin of the word “Phrae Hae Rabeed”. During the East Asia War or World War II, bombs fell. With the skill and wisdom of the locals, they took out gunpowder to explode to catch fish, leaving only the bomb casing, which was heavy iron. The locals felt sorry for it, so they helped carry it on carts to donate to the temple to make it into a bell. People passing by who did not understand it all said, “Phrae is a bomb.”

Chiang Mai Zoo boasts a beautiful environment surrounded by lush greenery, with a rich variety of animals, making for a very comfortable viewing experience. The zoo's layout is well-designed and suitable for family trips. Overall rating: Highly recommended, especially for family outings; allow ample time for a leisurely visit!

Absolutely fantastic! Absolutely worth it! So happy! The temperature was perfect even in winter, not hot at all. The two instructors were wonderful, providing exceptional emotional support! Highly recommended!!

First, we went to a market where everyone was taking kitchen classes. Then we went to a culinary school to learn about plants. Finally, we learned how to cook. The steps were explained in great detail; it's actually quite simple. We made one dish and ate it. The food was delicious, and the culinary school environment was also very nice.

Arrived late in the evening, but luckily met a policeman at the checkpoint near the rafting point. The policeman then called the uncle who took us on the rafting trip. The fare is 120 baht, and the trip takes ~30 minutes. Enjoy nature along the way along the river. The uncle explained everything along the way, and even picked pomelo and pandanus for us. He told us to put them in the car to make it smell good. We went in mid-October, and it had just rained, so the water wasn't clear. There were mosquitoes in the evening, so we should bring mosquito repellent.