A Morning with the Monks

This is a really interesting tour for those interested in the cultural Buddhist side of Thailand, and the historical context of Chiang Mai and Lanna Kingdom. Our guide explained the alms giving ceremony and told us about the history of Chiang Mai. We continued onto Wat Umong (a 700 year old Buddhist temple built within caves that’s now a meditation centre) and the Golden Naga Staircase, before returning to Chiang Mai where we stopped at a local restaurant for a bowl of Khao Soy (a lovely mild curry dish with crispy noodles, a typical dish of the north of Thailand).

Top tip: We entered the caves of Wat Umong to visit the temple and it’s incredible to see the bats hanging from the ceiling.