Chiang Mai Culture and Mindfulness

General information

Destination
Chiang Mai, Thailand

Program details

Be spirited away on this early morning Chiang Mai tour which puts you at the epicentre of Buddhist rituals. Learn all about Dharma, chat with monks and ask them questions about their lives and their beliefs. Offer them alms and make an offering at a temple - this is a spiritual adventure for the seekers.



Highlights

• Discover local Buddhism practices and rituals at Chiang Mai temples

• Participate in centuries old local traditions by offering alms to Monks

• Gain insight into Buddhism and Dharma at Wat Suandok

• Experience the practice of ‘making merit’ to the Sangkha or monks at Wat U-Mong

• Grab a typical northern Thai breakfast





Start your Chiang Mai tour with a scenic drive in a Songthaew - an iconic public bus. As you make your way down Suthep Road, stop by Kad Ton Payom, a flea market well known for its northern Thai cuisine. Afterwards, offer alms to monks to ‘make merit’, then enjoy a local Chiang Mai breakfast.



Next we'll make our way to Wat U-Mong, a 600-year-old temple famed for its large painted pagoda and underground tunnel. Soak up the peaceful atmosphere of this forest temple and perhaps take the opportunity to talk about Buddhism.



From there, our Chiang Mai tour will pay a visit to Wat Suan Dok temple, where you can mingle with monks and learn about their way of life. Take some time out to learn Dharma and cap the day off by making an offering to the Sangkha.



Languages

English