{ "sections": [ { "slug": "nature_wildlife", "title": "Nature & Wildlife", "body": "Elephant encounters and day trips into the hills around Chiang Mai, bookable directly with the operator. These listings are supplied by third-party providers, not part of the World66 guide." }, { "slug": "food_culture", "title": "Food & Culture", "body": "Hands-on classes for getting a bit closer to how the city actually eats, cooks, and trains. Supplied by third-party providers, not part of the World66 guide." }, { "slug": "outdoor_adventure", "title": "Outdoor Adventure", "body": "Trekking, cycling, and canopy tours in the hills around the city. Supplied by third-party providers, not part of the World66 guide." } ], "pois": [ { "slug": "lanna-elephant-sanctuary", "title": "Lanna Elephant Sanctuary Half-Day Visit", "latitude": 18.9527, "longitude": 98.8991, "snippet": "Ethical elephant visit in the Mae Taeng valley — no riding, no shows", "body": "A half-day visit to a small herd of retired working elephants in the Mae Taeng valley, about an hour north of Chiang Mai. No riding and no performances — the visit centres on feeding, walking with the herd, and an optional river bath. Hotel pickup included.", "tags": ["nature_wildlife", "things_to_do"], "score": 8.4, "duration": "5 hours", "show_on_map": true, "action": { "type": "book", "label": "Book Now", "handler": {"kind": "url", "target": "https://example.com/book/lanna-elephant-sanctuary"} } }, { "slug": "northern-day-trips-sticky-falls", "title": "Sticky Waterfall & Doi Suthep Day Trip", "latitude": 19.0998, "longitude": 98.8508, "snippet": "Full-day trip combining Bua Tong Sticky Waterfall with Doi Suthep temple", "body": "A full-day trip pairing Bua Tong Sticky Waterfall — a limestone cascade you can walk up barefoot without slipping — with a stop at Doi Suthep temple on the way back into the city. Includes hotel pickup and a lunch stop in Mae Rim.", "tags": ["nature_wildlife", "things_to_do"], "score": 7.8, "duration": "7 hours", "action": { "type": "book", "label": "Book Now", "handler": {"kind": "url", "target": "https://example.com/book/northern-day-trips-sticky-falls"} } }, { "slug": "chiangmai-thai-cooking-school", "title": "Chiang Mai Thai Cooking School", "latitude": 18.7906, "longitude": 98.9870, "snippet": "Hands-on half-day cooking class, starts with a market walk", "body": "A half-day hands-on class covering five or six classic dishes — usually a curry, a stir-fry, a soup, and a dessert. Starts with a short walk through a local market to pick out ingredients. Small groups, all skill levels, vegetarian option available.", "tags": ["food_culture", "things_to_do"], "score": 8.1, "duration": "4 hours", "action": { "type": "book", "label": "Book Now", "handler": {"kind": "url", "target": "https://example.com/book/chiangmai-thai-cooking-school"} } }, { "slug": "lanna-muay-thai-gym", "title": "Lanna Muay Thai — Beginner Class", "latitude": 18.7887, "longitude": 99.0043, "snippet": "Drop-in beginner Muay Thai class, no experience required", "body": "A two-hour beginner class covering stance, basic strikes, and pad work with a working Muay Thai gym near the Night Bazaar. No experience or equipment needed — gloves and wraps are provided. The gym also runs evening fight cards most weekends.", "tags": ["food_culture", "things_to_do"], "score": 7.0, "duration": "2 hours", "action": { "type": "book", "label": "Book Now", "handler": {"kind": "url", "target": "https://example.com/book/lanna-muay-thai-gym"} } }, { "slug": "doi-trails-trekking", "title": "Doi Trails Trekking — Hill Tribe Day Trek", "latitude": 18.8520, "longitude": 98.8460, "snippet": "Full-day trek to Karen and Hmong villages with a waterfall stop", "body": "A full-day guided trek through the hills northwest of Chiang Mai, visiting a Karen and a Hmong village and stopping at a waterfall for swimming. Moderate difficulty, roughly 8-10 km of walking. Lunch is cooked by the host village.", "tags": ["outdoor_adventure", "things_to_do"], "score": 7.9, "duration": "8 hours", "action": { "type": "book", "label": "Book Now", "handler": {"kind": "url", "target": "https://example.com/book/doi-trails-trekking"} } }, { "slug": "canopy-adventure-park", "title": "Canopy Adventure Park Zipline", "latitude": 18.8317, "longitude": 98.8710, "snippet": "Zipline circuit through the jungle canopy northwest of the city", "body": "A zipline and rope-bridge circuit strung through the forest canopy, with around 20-30 stations depending on the route chosen. Full safety briefing and gear provided; no prior experience needed. Runs rain or shine.", "tags": ["outdoor_adventure", "things_to_do"], "score": 7.6, "duration": "3 hours", "action": { "type": "book", "label": "Book Now", "handler": {"kind": "url", "target": "https://example.com/book/canopy-adventure-park"} } }, { "slug": "old-city-pedal-tours", "title": "Old City Pedal Tours — Countryside Ride", "latitude": 18.7633, "longitude": 99.0210, "snippet": "Half-day bike ride through rice paddies and villages east of the city", "body": "An easy half-day ride on quiet back roads through rice paddies and small villages east of Chiang Mai, well away from traffic. Stops include a local temple, a longan orchard, and a riverside rest point. Bikes and helmets provided.", "tags": ["outdoor_adventure", "things_to_do"], "score": 7.4, "duration": "4 hours", "action": { "type": "book", "label": "Book Now", "handler": {"kind": "url", "target": "https://example.com/book/old-city-pedal-tours"} } } ] }