Top Things to do in Mae Taeng
The 10 Best Things to do in Mae Taeng, Chiang Mai Province
Discover the best top things to do in Mae Taeng, Thailand including Thai Elephant Home, Banchamek Gym (Buakaw Village), Elephant Green Hill Project, Bua Thong Waterfalls (Nam Phu Chet Si), Wat Ban Den, Si Lanna National Park, The Mae Ngat Dam & Reservoir, Huai Nam Dang National Park, Pong Dueat Geyser, Maetaeng Elephant Park.
Restaurants in Mae Taeng
1. Thai Elephant Home
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 874 reviews
Reviewed By supinyajune
This was one of my greatest experience in Chiang Mai ever! Even we are Thais, It was such an unique and amazing experience and we love it soo much!! We have tried elephant-riding before, we was sitting on wooden carrier. But this one is mind-blowing! We drove to the camp. Not difficult to find but you need Google maps. Recommend to call for the resevation so that the staffs could prepare the elephants and meals for you in advance. I think they have a pick-up service from your hotel, please ask them for more information when you call them. It started with providing us some basic information about the elephants. Then they asked us to get change to mahout clothes. Clean clothes providing with chaning room and showers. Later they introduced us to meet the herd and let us feed them, pet them, ride on them, even teach us few commands to them. Shortly we started riding on the elephant like a Tarzan! My girl was named Ruby, very tall and cute. Soon realized that she loved to grab-and-go some snacks along the way. That's cute! Love so much while we were in the canel with the elephants. They love to play spraying the water. You could even command them to spray the water or kiss on your cheeks. They could also lift you up. with its nose. That's just amazing! So fresh! While we were riding, we all had a personal mahout to take care all of us. So it's pretty safe in my opinion. The staff and mahout kept asking if we were alright. They were also an amazingly photographter! I was so surprised after seeing all the photos after the trip. Balancing myself on the elephants was very challenging! Recommend to bring a case with rope that could wear around your neck or a head wrap for a go pro would be a great idea. But if you do not have it, That's just fine. Mahouts could help you take photos as well. it's ok to come alone or with a friend, but you know, the more the merrier with the herd of elephants! you will have so much fun! Even it was just few hours, I really had a great moment with my friend, mahouts and of course! this herd of elephants. Thanks to K.Joe and his team for taking care all of us. Very nice and friendly staffs. PS. Would I go back? OMG!! YES!!
2. Banchamek Gym (Buakaw Village)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Buakaw village was established by Buakaw Banchamek, the great Muaythai fighter where located in Mae Taeng, Chiangmai, TH. There are cafe, accommodation and Muaythai classes that you can join beside the nature.
3. Elephant Green Hill Project
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By dellele - Toronto, Canada
I can't say enough good things about this project! I felt like a kid again, in awe of the power and playfulness of the elephants, and splashing about their pools. Our guide Mew was super fun, funny, and thoughtfully answered all our questions. The staff here all worked together cooking, taking photos, or doing set up. The mahouts clearly cared for the elephants, communicated well with them, and enjoyed having visitors - just beware during mud and water fights! Everything was according to schedule, all beasts and humans were well-fed, and we had a nice nap in the van going back into town. Highly recommend this tour for anyone who can hike up a steep hill!
4. Bua Thong Waterfalls (Nam Phu Chet Si)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 654 reviews
Reviewed By Divenfly4fun - Los Altos Hills, United States
Cool unique spot where the mineral deposits on the rocks allow you to climb the waterfall. Long awkward stairway down, a bit of fun work to get up.
5. Wat Ban Den
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 160 reviews
Reviewed By EarleenH
I had a friend suggest this Wat to me for an interesting visit. He described it as a meeting of Buddha and Dr. Seuss and that was a completely accurate description. The intricate detail of the whimsical features are a delight to the senses. It is a large complex that is still under construction - I look forward to another visit when I am back in Thailand.
6. Si Lanna National Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 21 reviews
This 1,408-square-kilometer park is surrounded by valleys and mountains, offering a variety of tourist attractions including the Mon Hin Lai jungle waterfall, Mae Ngad reservoir and the Yen fountain.
7. The Mae Ngat Dam & Reservoir
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By StephT534 - Melbourne, Australia
We took a boat trip on the lake to eat at a restaurant! The facilities are good at many of the “restaurants” including accommodation, water activities and more. There are families that have been granted permission to live on the lake in floating houses which are interesting to see. Most of these families rely on visitors for their income. Worth a visit!
8. Huai Nam Dang National Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 53 reviews
9. Pong Dueat Geyser
10. Maetaeng Elephant Park
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 133 reviews
