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SPORTS IN CHIANGMAI
 Jungle Bungy Jump
Jump Tower 50mtrs. (165 ft.) over clear water situated conveniently close to Chiang Mai at Mae Rim. Bungy Jump sites in Thailand are fully insured and accident free since opening in 1992.
If you want to keep up an exercise programme or continue in a sport
while abroad, you won’t be at loss while visiting in ChiangMai. Most
first class hotels have fitness centers, health clubs, swimming pools,
and saunas—all available to guests at no extra charge. If your accommodations
do not provide such services, there are health clubs around the city
that welcome visitors. The average non-member price for the use
of facilities is 100 baht per person.
There are also many swimming pools in ChiangMai which welcome
visitors. The non- member rate of admission is usually about 20-50 baht
per person.
JOGGING
There are many great places to jog in ChiangMai. Try one of the public
parks such as the arboretum at the base of Suthep Mountain, the Buak Hard
Park on Bumrungburi Rd., ), the Fitness Park near the Maharaj Hospital.
These are all open to the public without admission cost and provide the
chance to get some exercise in relaxing natural surroundings. There are
also tracks located at ChiangMai University and at the ChiangMai stadium.
WATERSPORTS
Though ChiangMai is mountainous and land-locked, it provides the opportunity
to enjoy such recreational sports as jetskiing and windsurfing. Jetskiing
facilities charge an hourly rate of 700-900 per person. Wind surfing can
be enjoyed at the Huay Dterng Tao Lake, part of the Agricultural Development
Center on the ChiangMai - Mae Rim Highway. Boards are rented for 100 baht
an hour, but as there is no telephone number you will have to take your
chance at having one available for you when you get to the lake.
GO CART
For those who love speed, there are two go cart tracks in ChiangMai.
One is located on the ChiangMai-Hang Dong Highway, and the other is on
the ChiangMai-Sankampaeng Rd. On average, go carts are rented for 150,
250, and 500 baht per ten minutes, depending on the size and type of go
cart.
GOLF
ChiangMai has a total of five golf clubs, ranging from 9 to 18 hole
greens. The green and caddy fees vary from place to place and are cheaper
on weekdays than on weekends. There are golf clubs and electric cars for
rent. ChiangMai also has three driving ranges, which charge from between
25-30 baht for a tray of 50-60 balls. addresses
TENNIS
There are several tennis courts for you to choose from in ChiangMai.
These open their facilities to guests as well as to regular members. Knockers
(playing partners) are available on request. The cost for renting a court
ranges from 40 to 80 baht per hour. addresses
SHOOTING
The physical Education College, located on the Sanarm Kila Rd., opens
their shooting range to the public on Tuesdays-Sundays from between 9 a.m.-5
p.m. Gun rental and ammunition prices vary. HORSE RlDlNG ChiangMai has
several horse riding clubs –some providing opportunities for equestrian
and race track practice and others offering horse-trekking tours to waterfalls,
lakes, and the like. The cost of tours obviously depends on distance covered
and time taken, while the cost of equestrian and race track practice averages
300 baht per hour.
SPORT CLUBS
These clubs have almost everything when it comes to physical fitness.
Weight rooms, aerobics, tennis, swimming, jogging parks, squash and much,
much more can be found there. Some clubs have accommodations and restaurants,
making a kind of sports hotel for those keen on getting their exercise.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION COLLEGE
The Physical Education College has badminton (other addresses),
table tennis, volleyball, and basketball courts for use by the public.
If you are alone in Chiang Mai and looking for some competition, you may
want to try this place.
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