Northern Eco & Adventure Travel Mart 2009, Chiang Mai - Day 03

On the 3rd day, it was all business matters. Very early in the morning we headed to Royal Flora Ratchaphruek Expo. That was where the Travel Mart was held. It is almost similar to our Matta Fair except they are more well known towards travel agent rather than public. But, still it was very much open to the public; though the venue is faaaaarrr away from the city. Plus the theme for the travel mart was eco & adventure.

One thing that I don't fancy Thais is because they hardly have any English signboard. How on earth were we going to understand the programme?

One of the many booths opened - Hilltribes

The rest of the group with Khun Billy our dearie guide

Opening ceremony

Booths including hotels and agents

Sempat lagi menyelit for complimentary shoulder massage kat booth Prince Khum Paya Resort & Spa

Our lunch. Mushroom, fish (macam masak asam), kerabu mangga, lemang pulut, jagung bakar.

While waiting for the next agenda, we explore the park by tram

One of the stops we'd made, the Royal Pavilion

They really look up to their King

After half day spent at the park, we then proceed for hotels inspection. We were scheduled to inspect 3 hotels (boutique resorts). In this hotel inspection, we'd basically just check the rooms, the amenities & facilities that the hotels have. It's a pretty tiring process and boring.. for me la~

Our first hotel was the Sirilanna Chiangmai.

I can't remember what's the name of the 2nd hotel we went to, but will update you the soonest I found out. Aparaaa...~

Hah! The 3rd and the last hotel I ingat, it's Mae Jo Golf Resort.

After a thoroughly inspection, we had dinner there. But still, they didn't provide halal meals and so we had once again become a vegetarian. Tuh yg balik jadi slim melim nih.. Hua perasan x sudah~

But the highlight of the inspection was hot air balloon session after dinner. Next to the terrace we'd got to light up some hot air balloon.

Highly advisable as it'll be such a release! One kind of theraphy nih kan?