Leisure
Ultimate experiences amidst scintillating attractions in Chiang Mai.
From bustling side streets to cascading mountains, Chiang Mai tourist attractions are the settings to explore. Immerse yourself in Lanna culture with glittering temples and ancient ruins. Learn the secrets of Thai cuisine, massage and kickboxing at the resort. Serviced Suites guests enjoy access to all the facilities across the road with our compliments.
Swimming Pools
Enjoy family fun with city and mountain views at the rooftop pool above. The resort swimming pool enjoys a tranquil beside the flowing river.
Open 7.00 am – 7.00 pm.
Fitness Centre
Create a well-rounded workout using weights and Technogym cardio equipment with personal video screens. Pick up the pace with a personal trainer. Benefit from tailored exercise, weight loss and diet programmes. Mix up your exercise routine with yoga ball, ab core, fitball, box step and aerobics classes.
Open 7.00 am – 9.00 pm.
Yoga
The resort’s natural serenity provides the perfect setting to find inner peace through yoga. Practise asanas with a fresh breeze and scenic view, as you stretch out on the riverside lawn.
AN IMMERSION IN LOCAL CULTURE
Time: 3.30 – 4.30 pm | Location: The Service 1921 Veranda
Monday
Tung Flag Making
Tung flags are unique to the Lanna north, marking the sacred, a vertical pathway to the heavens
Tuesday
Floral Art
Learn how to weave palm leaves into children’s toys and prepare lotus flowers for display.
Wednesday
Mocktail Making
The freshness of local teas, fruits and herbs comes to the fore for a uniquely exotic concoction.
Thursday
Part of the art of Thai hospitality, making for ideal gifts for loved ones.
Friday
Sketching Masterclass
Find your own personal style and refine your technical skills and with a renowned local artist
Saturday
Learn about the healing powers of indigenous herbs, then make a compress to use during massage.
Sunday
Fruit Carving
The perfect embellishment to any meal you may host at home.
Pet Allowed
Muay Thai Kickboxing
Take up the energising challenge of Thailand’s traditional martial art, known as the “art of eight limbs”. Book a private or group 90-minute class, receiving a gift of Muay Thai shorts and certificate.
Thai Massage Lessons
Passed down through the generations, traditional Thai massage incorporates pressure point and stretching techniques to balance energy flow, release tension, increase flexibility and boost vitality. Learn and practise the unique techniques of this non-oil massage with a skilled Anantara Spa therapist.
Sunset River Cruise
Stroll to Wat Chai Mongkol’s temple pier and board your private boat. Relax into a 45-minute journey, admiring traditional Thai houses, spice gardens and lush nature. Savour your choice of tapas and beverages. Journey back to the resort in perfect time for sunset.
Spice Spoons
Master traditional Thai cuisine with a private lesson in your suite, or join us at the resort for a step-by-step class. Your journey begins with a visit by tuk-tuk to the local market, alive with colours and aromas. Prepare your chosen dishes according to taste, and enjoy with a glass of wine for lunch.
Elephant Experience
Feed, bathe and interact with rescued elephants in a one-of-a-kind encounter with some of Chiang Mai's gentle giants. Visit an elephant centre where you can interact with rescued and retired elephants in a sustainable manner. Learn about elephant nutrition, then spend time with the centre's majestic residents by helping their veterinarian perform their daily health check-up, preparing food for them and bathing them at the centre.
Chiang Mai City Temples
Hop on a rickshaw to visit the Three Kings Monument, the 700-year-old temple Wat Phra Singh, and the spectacular monument at Wat Chedi Luang. Explore a street of traditional silversmiths and watch them craft intricate murals, before admiring the ornate silver temple Wat Sri Suphan.
Helicopter Charters
Chiang Mai to the Golden Triangle
Enjoy Chiang Mai’s riverside and old city charms, then soar over jungle beauty to Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort.
Sightseeing Tour of Chiang Mai
Admire the lush green city, glittering temples and serpentine bends of the Mae Ping River.
For further information, please visit the official website of Advance Aviation.
Full-Day Streetwise Guru
Discover Chiang Mai’s highlights by tuk-tuk with a local guide. Explore eclectic Chinatown, the riverside flower market, and enjoy refreshments at a charming coffee shop. Experience ancient ruins, historic sites, and merit making with temple monks, before trying Chiang Mai’s most famous dish.
Golf
The city and its surrounding mountains boast a plethora of world-class golf courses. Choose from 18- to 27-hole courses designed by some of the world’s greats:
- Summit Green Valley
- Alpine Golf Course
- Chiangmai Highlands Golf and Spa Resort
- North Hill Golf Club
- Chiang Mai Inthanon Golf Resort
- Mae Jo Golf Club
Museums
Explore the cultural, historic and outright bizarre in a number of museums in the area:
- Chiang Mai National Museum
- Tribal Museum
- Chiang Mai Historical Centre
- Lanna Folklife Museum
- Chiang Mai Air Museum
- Museum of World Insects and Natural Wonders
Elephant Parade Land
Meet the life-sized painted gentle giants that have been traversing the globe to raise funds and awareness about elephant conservation. Draw inspiration from the creations of artists and celebrities from around the globe before designing your own miniature replica.
Paramotoring
Soar through the clouds in a powered paraglide. The nearby hills of Mae Taeng are the ultimate place to take flight, with breathtaking natural scenery that constantly shifts with the seasons.
Trekking at Doi Inthanon
Climb the peak of Thailand’s highest mountain, nearby Doi Inthanon. Deliciously cool year round, Doi Inthanon is famous for its sea of mist at sunrise, evergreen forests, hidden waterfalls and sakura blossoms in winter.