Day 3-Chiang Mai

Today we voyaged to the market with a local chef to learn about traditional ingredients. We participated in a Thai cooking class and enjoyed our creations for lunch. Later, we visited an historic temple and sit down with one of the young monks to discuss daily life and Buddhism. We visited the Doi Suthep Buddhist Temple and listened to monks chanting at sunset. We could opt to visit the bustling Chiang Mai night market. Monk Chats are a great cultural exchange, but is also important in helping the young Monks improve their English. Our hotel was located in the heart of Chiang Mai city, a five-minute walk from the famous night bazaar. 

Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Meet with Monks 
We visited a Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai's Suthep district. We sat down with young monks to discuss daily life and Buddhism, and left feeling spiritually refreshed. Monk Chats are informal discussions at a round table with a prepschool age Monk, usually accompanied by their teacher.

Doi Suthep Temple Visit 
We visited Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a golden Buddhist temple outside of Chiang Mai on the Mt Doi Suthep. We climbed 300 steps to reach the temple and were rewarded with an unforgettable view. We admired the many Buddhist relics at this sacred temple and visit the white elephant shrine. Legend has it that the location of the temple was chosen after a white elephant carried a relic to the mountain and trumpeted three times before dying on the spot.