Fact Sheets & Video - Chiang Mai

While the architecture is inspired by an ancient kingdom, the facilities are state-of-the-art and the service is speedy. Here, indulgence is the only objective for everyone.Take for example the resident family of Water Buffalo. Their daily workload involves just a couple of hours' ploughing the resort's rice paddies, and two trips around the gardens to meet guests.At the resort's Lanna Spa you can gain the ultimate indulgent gift that keeps on giving. Built in the style of a Northern Thai Temple, the spa offers one-on-one lessons in Thai Massage, also known as yoga massage because of the stretching techniques that it involves.The resort restaurant, Sala Mae rim, is where you'll want to spend your evenings as they specialise in northern-style Thai food. One dish to try is the Yum Hae Plee, one of the restaurant's signature dishes and a taste sensation not to be missed.Burning tangerine sunsets are another specialty of the house and it's at this time of day when a Chiang Mai institution springs to life - the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar. The hotel runs a free shuttle bus to the Bazaar every evening and this street market is arguably the best in Thailand.

The facts

Thai Airways International fly to Bangkok 25 times a week from Australia with daily flights to Chiang Mai. Return economy airfares start from $1233 per person from Sydney and $1064 from Perth.

Thai Airways International Tel: 1300 651 960

Royal Orchid Holidays Chiang Mai Luxury package at The Regent Chiang Mai Resort and Spa is available from $419 per night for a pavilion room, with buffet breakfast.

Royal Orchid Holidays

Tel: 1300 369 750

Tourism Authority of Thailand

Thailand airways