FOUR SEASONS CHIANG MAI

Stay active with an exhilarating Muay Thai boxing class and learn the art of this fascinating cultural sport or burn off the excesses at the modern Health Club. Guided yoga and meditation classes in the yoga barn offer a space to wind down afterwards. Indulge yourself further with a visit to the spa for Thai herbal compress massage, rice and spice body scrub or dip in the heated outdoor whirlpool. If you’re after a truly unique souvenir of this captivating place, get creative with a Thai clay moulding class or tie-dye session. Lanna-style cooking classes can be enjoyed from the Rim Tai Cooking Academy, where the learning the secrets of this delicious cuisine provide one of the best souvenirs of all. Explore the region further by bicycle or mountain bike, passing through peacefully rolling rice paddies, verdant coconut farms, vibrant local fishing villages and bustling local markets.

SUITABLE FOR:

• Culture enthusiasts
• Those seeking a quieter side of Thailand

THINGS TO DO AT THE RESIDENCE:

• Meet Tong and Tone, the friendly resident water buffalo
• Soothe your soul with a bath using locally sourced botanicals, a 'sleep well' massage, or guided meditation class
• Dine under the stars in the privacy of your own garden
• Learn the art of Lanna-style cuisine at the Rim Tai Cooking Academy
• Relax in the swimming pool and gaze out over the tranquil rice paddies
• Practice your backhand with the resident coach at the tennis courts
• Unwind with a serene yoga class on the pavilion overlooking the lily-padded pond
• Get hands on at a colourful tie dye session or clay molding class with the resident potter

THINGS TO DO NEARBY:

• Spend a morning learning how to wash and feed Asian elephants
• Glide down the expansive Ping River on a bamboo raft
• Visit the famous night market in Chiang Mai for distinctive souvenirs
• Breeze through peaceful rice paddies on a bicycle adventure
• Learn about Buddhist teachings during a once in a lifetime chat with a local monk