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Cycling in Thailand

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Thailand offers a variety of bike routes through different sceneries that can be discovered with the bike route planner: Especially the world-renowned beaches and their turquoise waters are the highlight of many vacations. But also Bangkok, the capital, offers many different experiences, for example a visit to Grand Palace or Chatuchak Market, the world’s biggest market, and a tour to Wat Pho temple.

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Mae Wang / Chiang Mai visiting Mae Tha valley  Lamphun
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Frank Michel Fuhrer
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Mae Wang / Chiang Mai visiting Mae Tha valley Lamphun

Cycling route in Mae Wang, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand

This is a very pleasant ride from Mae Wang riding to Mae Tha valley in Lamphun county. Along the ride the possibily to discover the villages in the valley which are still producing the famous woodcarving products tipical of the northern regions.
163.2 km
Distance
361 m
Ascent
361 m
Descent
Handicrafts route - San Pa Tong (Chiang Mai)
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Frank Michel Fuhrer
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Handicrafts route - San Pa Tong (Chiang Mai)

Cycling route in Mae Wang, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand

This cycling ride will take you to discover the traditional hand carving places of the San Pa Tong area. Fine works on Teak wood. Moreover visiting traditional Buddhist Temples with an approach to the kind and pleasant culture of Chiang Mai and the northern Thailand. Not to miss a relaxing visit
50 km
Distance
103 m
Ascent
103 m
Descent
Tour 6 - Chiang Mai - Lamphun loop
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Frank Michel Fuhrer
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Tour 6 - Chiang Mai - Lamphun loop

Cycling route in Mae Wang, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand

Nice Tour proposal suitable for any kind of bicycle and very pleasant also for Tandem cycling. Riding from Chiang Mai area to Lamphun crossing the Wang river and the Ping river in an enjoyable loop.  
75.4 km
Distance
82 m
Ascent
82 m
Descent
Temples cycling ride
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Frank Michel Fuhrer
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Temples cycling ride

Cycling route in Mae Wang, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand

Nice cycling ride discovering small original Temples of the region from Mae Wang and San Pa Tong district. Sample video of the cycling ride Our website: cycling.swissticino.c
38.1 km
Distance
60 m
Ascent
50 m
Descent

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Highlights

  • On a bike tour through Bangkok, you cycle past temples, thaiboxing schools, slums and the green oasis Phra Pradaeng.
  • Bike trip to Ayutthaya. The town, former capital of the Siamese kingdom, is worth a visit and its impressive temples, a beautiful night market at the river where you can by food and an almost fairytale-like atmosphere captivate.
  • Koh Phi Phi is the original film location of “The Beach”. The landscape is beautiful and the water is crystal clear. On the island, you can visit prehistoric cave art, climb on cliffs, snorkel, dive flee from wild monkeys and, of course, bike.    

Tips

  • The best times for cycling in Thailand are November and February, but December and January are also well suitable, however, in the North, it will be quite cold in the mornings and evenings.
  • There’s a good road network and people drive on the left side. There are only few designated cycling trails, but as cycling gains popularity in Thailand, more cycling trails are constructed.
  • It is customary to take off your shoes when entering temples and certain shops.  

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