Favorite Sport

If you want to keep up a exercise program or continue in a sport while abroad, you won't be at loss while visiting in Chiang Mai. Most first class hotels have fitness centers, health clubs, swimming pools, and saunas-all available to guests at no extra charge.

GO CARTS
For those who love speed, there are two go cart tracks in Chiang Mai. One is located on the Chiang Mai-Hang Dong Highway, and the other is on the Chiang Mai - Sankampaeng Rd. On average, go carts are rented for 150 (6 US$), 250 (10 US$), and 500 (20 US$) baht per ten minutes, depending on the size and type of go cart.

JOGGING
There are many great places to jog in Chiang Mai. Try one of the public parks such as the aboretum at the base of Suthep Mountain, the Buak Hard Park on Bumrungburi Rd., or 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 Chiang Mai University and at the Chiang Mai Stadium.

GOLF
Chiang Mai 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. Chiang Mai also has three driving ranges, which chargeb from between 25-30 baht (1-1.20 US$) for a tray of 50-60 balls.

WATER SPORTS
Though Chiang Mai is mountainous and land-locked, it provides the opportunity to enjoy such recreational sports as jetskiing and windsurfing. Jetskiing facikities charge an hourly rate of 700-900 (28-36 US$) per person. windsurfing can be enjoyed at the Huay Dterng Tao Lake, part of the Agricltural Development Center on the Chiang Mai - Mae Rim Highway. Boards are rented for 100 baht (4 US$) 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.

TENNIS
There are several tennis courts for you to choose from in Chiang Mai. 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 (1 .6 US$) to 80 (3.2 US$) baht per hour.

SHOOTING
The Physical Education College, located on the Sanarm Kila Rd., opens their shooting range to the public in Tuesdays-Sundays from between 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Gun rental and ammunition prices vary.

HORSE RIDING
Chiang Mai 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 (12 US$) per hour. To obtain specific cost and opening hours information, locate the club of your choice in the directory and give tham a call.

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 here. 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, 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.