Top 10 reasons to visit Anantara Chiang Mai Resort

Located on the banks of the Mae Ping River, Anantara Chiang Mai Resort allows you to experience riverside serenity in the heart of Chiang Mai. The resort opens doors to a world of adventure, discovery, and more. Here are 10 reasons to add Anantara Chiang Mai to your bucket list.

1. There’s a lot to see and do.

Anantara Chiang Mai Resort opens doors to a world of adventure and discovery. Delve into the local culture by exploring the temple-filled old city, Lanna heritage, artisan villages and mountain hill tribes.

2. It’s a place to enjoy High Tea with a twist.

Savor gourmet pies and quiches, decorative desserts, and scones with preserves and lashings of clotted cream. The star of your decadent tea experience: an artistic tower of sweet and savory treats, designed by world-famous patissier and Michelin-starred Chef Roger Van Damme from Belgium. A sweet reason why visit Anantara Chiang Mai.

3. It’s a pampering place.

Indulge in decadent spa journeys inspired by time-tested Lanna rituals. Submit to the soothing healing of Thai, hot stone or Shirodhara massage. Enjoy an array of beautifying treatments from Elemis. Experience the magic of a slumber guru in-suite, or a massage by the pool.

4. It’s home to one of the more uncommon restaurants in Chiang Mai.

The Service 1921 Restaurant & Bar was once the British Consulate, the resort’s heritage house which serves contemporary cocktails and cuisines, all with a British intelligence service twist. Dine on Thai, Sichuanese and Vietnamese cuisine in the upper salons, or reserve the private room accessed through secret bookshelves.

5. It’s a family-friendly hotel.

The resort’s residences have something for all family sizes. Choose from one, two and three bedroom suites—each allowing you to cook, dine, work and lounge with the whole family in exceptional luxury.

6. It’s near Chiang Mai’s famous mountain temple.

Travel up Doi Suthep Mountain to reach Chiang Mai’s most famous temple, Wat Doi Suthep. Pass through the naga heads and climb up 100 steps where hill tribe girls are happy to pose for photos. Watch Thai dancers perform in the temple grounds or simply enjoy the best view of the entire city.

7. It’s where you can box like a pro.

Muay Thai is a great way to get fighting fit and learn about Thai culture. Let Anantara Chiang Mai’s female trainer put you through your paces with a private class, tailored for beginner or intermediate level. Challenge yourself to champion strength, speed and agility. Kick and punch out stress, empowered by the energy and skill of this unique martial art.

8. It’s home to Chiang Mai’s most Instagrammable pool.

Anantara Chiang Mai’s 34-meter pool is picture perfect with its lily ponds and stunning riverside setting.

9. It’s a shoppers’ paradise.

Saturday Markets, Sunday Markets, Warorot Market, Sompet Market, JJ Market, Muang Mai Market, Chiang Mai Night Bazaar,  Chang Puak Gate Market. Need we say more why Chiang Mai is a shopper’s haven?

10. It’s a winner hotel.

Anantara Chiang Mai was voted the #5 resort in Asia by the voters of the 2020 Travel & Leisure Magazine Readers Choice Awards.

The resort was also featured as one of the best wellness destinations in Asia. Another reason why visit Anantara Chiang Mai.

Images: Credit to Anantara Chiang Mai

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