Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai

The tranquil setting of Four Seasons Resort, Chiang Mai is hard to beat " surrounded by terraced rice fields, with mountain views just minutes from the city. Experience a true sense of Thailand at this luxurious resort.

The resort comprises of 98 Pavilions, Villas and home-from-home Residences; each beautifully Thai in design and decor. Set in two-storey clusters, the Pavilions offer views over the gardens, mountains or rice fields. Its worth upgrading to one of the Pool Villas which feature a large private pool and are ultra-private. The Private Residences offer between one and four bedrooms and are perfect if you're travelling with your family.

Dine on delicious Thai specialities with sweeping views of the valley or enjoy international cuisine surrounded by the rice paddies. Head to the Ratree Bar & Lounge for a signature cocktail, whilst you watch the sun set over the paddy fields. If, after tasting the Thai food you'd like to re-create the recipes yourself or if you fancy a dinner with a difference, then we suggest you join the cooking schools Chefs Table and enjoy a sumptuous meal of 15 sharing dishes whilst the chef demonstrates how to prepare each dish.

Four Seasons Resort is the perfect place to base yourself whilst you explore the surrounding area: the Chiang Mai night markets, impressive Doi Suthep Temple and the local hill tribes. But its such a wonderful resort that you cant beat a day simply relaxing by the main infinity swimming pool or indulging in a treatment at The Spa; playing a game of tennis on the floodlit courts or learning the art of Thai cuisine at the cooking school. Its a great destination for children, with plenty of family friendly activities on offer and the dedicated Gecko Club

25 minutes by car from Chiang Mai International Airport

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Explore the surrounding countryside and get some exercise in the progress! Jump on one of the resorts mountain bikes and ask them for route suggestions, or saddle up and explore on horseback.

For an ultra-romantic evening you cant beat the Rice Barn " a private dining venue exclusively reserved for two, by the resorts paddy fields. Enjoy a five-course meal, lit by Chinese lanterns before releasing your own Krathong (banana leaf cup) into the resort lake.

Immerse yourself in Thai culture during your stay: learn simple Thai phrases at the Introductory Thai class; join the farmers and discover the secrets of rice growing; take part in a Thai cooking class at the cooking school or try out the sport of Lanna Muay Thai (northern Thai style kickboxing). Top Tip - ask the resort about "Monk Chat!