edgematic1 Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 I'm travelling to Thailand from the 5th until the 29th of July. This is currently what I'm thinking of the schedule of my trip: - BKK (4 days) - Chiang Mai (4 days) - Mae Hong Son (1 day) - Krabi & Ko samui, Ko Phi Phi, Ko Pha Ngon (4 days) The rest is not yet filled in, but I'm thinking of planning a trip to Singapore or Hong Kong, now that is my question, what would you guys suggest? Which city? Any advice on flight carriers who fly from Chiang Mai to Hong Kong? Or Krabi to Hong Kong? (already found some carriers to Singapore) What would you advice to visit in Thailand? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 I'm doing the same trip in April, I will update you. Here's my iti: US-HK-BKK-KTM (March 15) Kathmandu - Bkk (3 days) BKK - ChangMai - (4 Days) Changmai - Phuket/Koh Phi Phi (4 days) I'm flying via Thai Airways.......very cheap, book thru their website. ChangMai - Phuket, I'm going via BKK, direct flight is very very expensive. Book your hotels thru Agoda.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 I took Air Asia for BKK-CNX last November. Short flight, cheap tickets, and no problems. I'm not aware of any airline that flies from Chiang Mai to Hong Kong. I like Hong Kong and Singapore, but if it's your first time to either city, choose Hong Kong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ademarco Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 (edited) A LCC in SEA is AirAsia, try Kayak.com and other sites. They may pull up some really cheap fares. Have fun! Edited January 29, 2012 by ademarco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgematic1 Posted January 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Thanks, I already booked a flight from BKK to Chiang Mai, with airasia, was quite cheap as well, I will skip Phuket, will try to get a connection between Chiang Mai - Krabi. You are correct about Thai Airways, I've also seen Tiger Airways (fly from Singapore to Krabi). What's possible as well: Chiang Mai - Singapore Singapore - Krabi But I'd like to know what's more worth it, Singapore or HK. Not thinking about the watch boutiques both offer offcourse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgematic1 Posted January 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Thanks LHOOQ, honestly that was my idea, 1st time in Asia, so visiting HK should be it, but it has to be possible (flight-wise). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 HK is a great city! love it. maybe even more so than BKK. Chiang Mai is a must visit for anyone going to Thailand, its an easy going mountain town, be sure to check out the buddhist temple a top the mountain and the zoo-quarium in town (if thats your sort of thing) i believe they have the giant panda bears on display until this year only, you can also snorkel in their massive aquarium! angkor wat in cambodia is also a very cool place to be, siem reap in general is a very nice french colonial city with great pubs and great bakeries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Chiang Mai is also where you get to ride the elephants. It's not nearly as fun as it sounds (Harrison Ford's chronic back pain? Elephants did that.), but you'll do it anyway. The night market is a novelty only if you've never been to a night market anywhere in southeast Asia. Good nightlife, heavy European presence. You might want to consider Hanoi as a good side trip that will give you plenty of bang for your buck. No, I don't mean that as a double-entendre; it's incredibly cheap to eat, sleep, and get around. I was satisfied after a couple of days in Hanoi's Old Quarter, but I wouldn't have minded a couple more. I was not able to see Ha Long Bay, and that gets recommended by many people. Singapore gets a lot of hate (well... maybe more of a cold dislike) for being a boring, globalized, no-fun police state. While it's true that they're never going to shoot Hangover 3 there, it's a handsome, modern city with lots of great shopping, good food (for cheap!), and exotic culture and history, if you're willing to go off the beaten track. Which isn't hard, since the island is rather small. Stroll down Orchard Road for can-get-it-anywhere shopping, head to Marina Bay for the showpiece architecture and casino, see Little India and Arab Street for the aforementioned culture, then go down to Sentosa Island for Universal Studios. (That's why you went there, right?) Subways are cheap, clean, and efficient. (Police state, remember?) Taxis are also cheap --and fast-- by international standards. But whatever you do, do stop for lunch at any hawker food stall and pay SGD 3 for terrific Hainanese Chicken Rice. Seriously, I've taken trips to Singapore just for the HCR. But Hong Kong? Yes, definitely. Do not cheap out on your hotel, and try to get a location that's ideally situated to maximize your time there. Think Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon, or Central/Causway Bay if you're on the Island. Familiarize yourself with the subway, as it will get you where you need to go. You can see quite a lot on foot, given the density of the place. Farther north, you could try Hong Kong Disneyland (That's why you went there, right?), or take a cable car to see the giant Buddha, also on Lantau Island. At the end of that ride is a traditional Chinese village, with Starbucks and Haagen Dazs outlets. If you want to get out of HK, you could always arrange a day trip to Macau by hydrofoil, or into China by rail. I've never been, but Shenzhen is supposed to be nice, and there's always Guangzhou if you feel the urge for a pilgrimage to The Source of Most Reps. But anyone you drag along will hate you for it. Those are just small tidbits from each destination. Dash to the bookstore and see what Lonely Planet suggests, and I'll tell you if they're full of it. Or pretend to, at least. Finally, if you ever wind up in Manila by some accident, send me a PM. I'll buy you a Coke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgematic1 Posted January 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Thanks for the tips guys! Helps me quiet a lot but makes the choice even harder. I have got some Lonely Planet books lying here, always use them while travelling. Will discuss with the GF what she's about. As she's an architect it might well be ending up with a city that has some architectural highlights... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingenieur Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 How about Bali? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Bali, Bali very nice! Bali, Bali paradise! Plenty of fish and plenty of rice! High in mountain, Deep in valley, Very nice is Bali, Bali! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Ah man you guys are inspiring me to go now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Some BKK Scenes....... MBK: TukTuk - Best ride around BKK: Pattaya: TTK taking a stroll........ TTK's food: TTK's wife: maybe???? Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixen Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 If you like diving go to similan islands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurt eesta Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Bali, Bali very nice! Bali, Bali paradise! Plenty of fish and plenty of rice! High in mountain, Deep in valley, Very nice is Bali, Bali! +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 All good food aside, while in Thailand, where does one source parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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