Mae Sa Waterfall : Chiangmai, Thailand

Mae Sa Waterfall is another ‘iconic’ image of Chiang Mai, although it is somewhat less famous than some other sites. The waterfall has 8 tiers and set against a backdrop of huge trees it is very impressive. The climate around the waterfall is cool throughout the year and it is a very popular meeting place for locals. For foreigners, the travel is often combined with a visit to the Mae Sa Elephant Training Centre.

Set in the lush Soi Suithep-Pui National Park, only 10 miles (15km) out of town, the Mae Sa Waterfall is definitely worth visiting. Follow the winding pathway to the waterfall's plummeting 10-tiered cascades. There are various little secluded areas along the trail where visitors can relax with a picnic. The jungle villages dotting the riverbanks are also fascinating to see. This popular spot does get a bit over-crowded on weekends

Address: Mae Sa ValleyOpening time: Open daily from 8am to 6pm.Admission: THB 200 (adult), THB 100 (children) and THB 50 per vechile

Pang Chang Mae Sa (Elephant Camp) : Chiangmai, Thailand

Pang Chang Mae Sa (Elephant camp) is the travel destination that you will close to elephants with their routine life, the signature show that you don't miss is the painting by elephant This is the famous elephant camp in chiangmai that you must put into your travel plan.

Before demonstrating, their ability to haul logs, the mahouts will bath the elephants in a nearby brook and allow them to enjoy themselves splashing in the water. Afterwards the hauling apparatus is strapped to the large elephants and a log-hauling demonstration takes place which includes neatly storing each log in the way they have been trained at the Baby Elephant Training Centre in Kamphaengphet province. After the show, visitors can make their own arrangements with the mahouts to ride the elephants.

Pang Chang Mae Sa is around kilometer 10 on route 1096 and the elephant show-time is between 09.40 and 10.30 daily. The admission fee is 80 baht per person. For more information please call (053) 297-060. Another alternative is Pang Chang Pong Yak which is about nine kilometers further along the same route