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Chiang Mai MuseumsAmphoe
MuangChiang Mai Cultural Centre
 Chiang Mai Cultural Centre at the beginning of Chiang Mai-Hang Dong road has an excellent collection of Lanna Thai
art, and displays of traditional northern culture. A spectacular folk dance is performed while the typical northern dinner "Khan Tok" is served.
The Khan Tok comprises Kaeng Hang Le, a gingery pork curry; the chilli-tomato-minced pork dip called Nam Phrik Ong; and the crunchy pieces of pork
scratching, or Kaep Mu, for dipping into the rich gravy. Enjoyable tribal shows of Karen, Hmong, Lahu, Akha, Mien and Lisu are performed after dinner from
19.00 to 22.00 hrs. For more information, contact tel. 0-5327-4 540, 0-5327-5097.
Chiang Mai National Museum
 Chiang Mai National Museum is located
on the Chiang Mai-Lampang Super Highway near Wat Chet Yot. The distinctive building was built in modern Lanna Thai architecture and features northern arts
and culture. The area is peaceful and refreshing. It is open from Wednesday to Sunday, 09.00-16.00 hrs. and closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and the national
holidays. Contact tel. 0-5322-1308 for more information.
Insect and Natural Wonders Museum
 Insect and Natural Wonders Museum has
fascinating collection of domestic and foreign insects including animal fossils. It is located at 72 Nimmanhemin, Soi 12 (Sirimangkhlalachan Soi 3), Huai
Kaeo, Mueang district, tel: 0-5321-1891, fax: 0-5341-0916 Amphoe Mae RimTribal Museum
Tribal Museum is in King
Rama IX Lanna Garden on Chotana Road. This is an ethnology museum featuring the indigenous culture of 9 hill tribes including Karen (Kariang), Hmong (Meo),
Mien (Yao), Lisu (Liso), Akha (Iko), Lahu (Musoe), Lau,Thin, and Khamu including the minority tribe of Malabri. Each tribe possesses unique identity and
culture. The museum exhibits ways of life, culture, beliefs, and local wisdom of those tribes, which have been intellectually conveyed through
artistic objects displayed in the museum. It is open daily to the public from 09.00 to 16.00 hrs. For more information, contact tel.
0-5321-0872
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