If you love the gentle giants then the Maesa Elephant show is a must see. One of Chiang Mai’s biggest attractions this show draws hundreds of visitors who love watching the animals perform, bathe and indulge in everyday activities. Choose a Chiang Mai resort that allows easy access to the many attractions of Thailand’s northern city. For luxurious indulgences beside the Mae Ping River consider the Anantara Chiang Mai Resort & Spa.
This elegant hotel is centrally located in Chiang Mai giving you easy access to the city’s colourful markets, ornate temples and cultural attractions. Relax and unwind in style at this luxurious resort offering 52 well-appointed rooms and 32 spacious and elegant suites. Enjoy the beautiful scenery from your private balcony and the comforts of all modern amenities within your room. Guest can indulge in traditional and fusion cuisine and the romance of a sunset river cruise at this Chiang Mai hotel.
Do visit the Maesa Elephant Camp for a day full of thrills and surprises amidst the gentle mammals. Maesa boasts the largest collection of elephants in northern Thailand; visitors are welcome to watch the elephants indulge in their daily baths at the Maesa River and later show off their skills at the Elephant show.
Quite impressively the show starts with over 20 elephants welcoming visitors followed by some very impressive dance routines by the most talented of the herd. You will also be shown the art of getting on and off the mammals, how they sleep on their sides at night and the knack of carrying lumber by the powerful creatures.
Extremely fascinating are the elephant football matches, dart games and even stick picking competitions. Maesa Elephant Camp is definitely a must visit when in Chiang Mai.
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