The city is surrounded by a ring of mountains. Chiang Mai has its own very distinctive culture, festivals, arts, and traditions as well as a mix of local, ethnic as well as expatriate communities from all over the world. It has over 300 temples and a quaint historical aura. It is also a modern, friendly, international city.
Kad Sum Murd, the Midnight Market, takes place in front of Kad Suan Keaw department store every Thursday to Saturday from 6 p.m it is lit up by candles.
The market of the Wisdom of Lanna Arts & Craftsmen Walking Street show art from 21 villages. The Yong, a popular group from the north show their famous elephant wood carvings, souvenirs, bamboo products, for drawing pictures on cloth, creating dolls made from cloth. The fair covers a distance of four kilometres.
Wualai Walking Street the famed old silver street sells silver products souvenirs, home decor is open every Saturday from 5 p.m. until late.
Ratchadamnoen Walking Street the perfect place to spend a Sunday evening, drinking shopping, eating, watching the crowd go by, enjoying buskers, artists, sales,
The citys popularity with travellers means there are plenty of night-time options to keep you entertained into the late hours, from theme pubs, bars, discos, and to live music. Crowds can be a lively mix of locals, backpackers and expats.
The night life in Chiang Mai is well known for its go go bars. These are located mostly along the western end of Loi Kroh Rd, and a stretch of Moon Muang Rd South of Tapae Gate. They are popular with some peolpe, these areas are well contained, more discreet and relatively tame than Bangkok.
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep one of the most visited attraction in the capital is the temple on the hill top. There 290 steep stair to the top or you can take the funicular railway. Before leaving the temple area, look at the view of the Chiang Mai Basin.
Elephant Riding is one of Thailand's greatest treasures, the domesticated Asian elephant has worked with men since the early history of Siam. These gentle giants are an important symbol of the kingdom. Elephant training culture is strongest in parts of Isan and the far north.
Barcelona Football Club
It is interesting to note that one of Barcelona's most popular and charismatic assets is the Barcelona football club and its stadium. The Camp Nou stadium is the world's third largest football stadium, following stadiums in Sao Paulo and Mexico City.
Anyone wishing to experience the Barcelona football club in live action during their stay in Barcelona must try to arrange match tickets in advance. Although the Camp Nou stadium is a massive stadium with a capacity of almost 99,000 spectators, at each home game every seat is usually taken. In the stadium's history, it has actually hosted approximately 120,000 fans at one game, but this was when standing at football games inside the stadium was still permitted. Today, all spectators admitted have to have a seat. The Barcelona F.C. team has played at the Camp Nou stadium since 1957 and renovations and improvements took place at Camp Nou in 1980 and 1994. The excitement surrounding each game at Camp Nou suggests the importance, love and passion for the game of football in Barcelona and Catalonia.
Camp Nou Tour
Even without experiencing a football match in Barcelona, it is possible to go on a tour of the Camp Nou stadium and museum. It may be surprising to note but this tour is one of the most popular attractions for tourists to the city of Barcelona. It should be pointed out that due to the popularity of this tour it is often fully booked. It is therefore recommended to book tickets in advance in order to avoid disappointment. Tickets for this tour may be reserved online.
In addition, booking a place to stay while in Barcelona can also be arranged via the Internet. The option of rented accommodation appears to be becoming increasingly popular in Barcelona. There is a wide variety of different types of vacation accommodation available in the city, ranging from luxury hotels to hostels, in order to suit different budgets.
For all Barcelona F.C. fans and football fans in general, a visit to the Camp Nou stadium produces a fascinating tour. Visitors are able to view this impressive stadium and may even get the chance to enter the VIP box. A visit to the Barcelona F.C. museum enables visitors to view various cups and trophies on display. Visitors will also be able to view the exhibited photographs of past and present club players and obtain an insight into the club history.
For those lucky enough to obtain match tickets to the stadium on the day of a football game, the blue and red colors swarming toward the Camp Nou stadium combined with the electric atmosphere will provide the visitor with a Barcelona football experience not to be forgotten.
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