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Experience in Thailand Discussion Forum => Chiang Mai Expat Forum - Chiang Mai Expatriates => Topic started by: nongtales on August 20, 2012, 07:27:28 PM

Title: cool bamboo accommodations in Chiang Rai
Post by: nongtales on August 20, 2012, 07:27:28 PM

I'm looking for an 'authentic" hill tribe experience for an upcoming trip to Chiang Rai:

Does anybody have any experience with either:

1. Bamboo Nest

http://www.cnngo.com/bangkok/visit/where-stay-amongst-bamboo-thailand-194884

2. Lanjia Lodge

http://www.asian-oasis.com/product/lanjia-lodge-hilltribe-discovery/

Thanks so much.

Title: Re: cool bamboo accommodations in Chiang Rai
Post by: coptor505 on August 20, 2012, 07:36:13 PM

Never stayed at either, but 'authentic culture' is best experienced by just going into villages and looking around. If they are catering to a westerner so much, it's not going to be authentic.

Consider doing homestays through an NGO.

Also, research human zoo tourism in Thailand to know what NOT to do.