Chiang Mai
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18.768784/99.013578 The Juniper Tree, Chiang Mai 39 Thanon Rathutit, Soi 6 Tambon Wat Kaet Amphur Muang Chiang Mai 50000 THAILAND (Click here for our postal address) e-mail:juniperchiangmai@gmail.com Landline: +66 (0)53 140914 Accommodation |
The Juniper Tree, Chiang Mai is situated in a secluded area near the city centre. It's about 10-15 minutes drive from the International airport and 5-10 minutes from the railway station and city centre. There is a 9 hole golf course within walking distance and it's just a short taxi ride to banks, travel agents, supermarkets and shopping malls, as well as Chiang Mai's famous Night market.
Chiang Mai has all the facilities of a modern city, as well as many tourist attractions. There are good medical facilities including a member care centre and Christian counselling centre. The links below are for "The Well" and "Corner Stone" organisations: http://www.thewellintl.org http://info@ccfthailand.org |
We can accommodate up to 80 people in our 38 bedrooms. Most of our accommodation is in wooden, traditional Thai-style houses set in attractive gardens. Each house is made up of 1 or more bedrooms and some have connecting rooms. Each room has air-conditioning, ensuite hot water shower and western-style toilet, plus telephone and Wi-Fi. Bed linen and towels are provided.
Before you make a booking, we would like you to know that we aim to keep our running costs as low as possible and consequently our rooms are comfortable, but not luxurious. Secondly, due to our need to accommodate as many people as possible, we cannot guarantee a particular room or house.
Before you make a booking, we would like you to know that we aim to keep our running costs as low as possible and consequently our rooms are comfortable, but not luxurious. Secondly, due to our need to accommodate as many people as possible, we cannot guarantee a particular room or house.
Meals
We have a large dining room serving 3 meals per day. Many guests enjoy the opportunity for fellowship that meal times provide. Some meals offer a taste of Thai cuisine, others are Western favourites. Although we run on a full-board basis, it is possible to sign out of one meal per day to enable you to take trips further away, or sample some of Chiang Mai’s plentiful restaurants.
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Day Trips
Chiang Mai is a popular tourist destination. There are endless possibilities regarding types of trekking and other trips, from visits to hill tribes, bungy jumping, white-water rafting, elephant trips, zoo, hot springs, waterfalls, butterfly, orchid and snake farms, to name but a few! Thailand’s tallest mountain is just 2 hours away and longer trips can be made to the Golden Triangle - the Lao/Thai/Myanmar border area. Shopping & Entertainment As well as several western-style large superstores and shopping malls, Chiang Mai has many day markets and a popular night market. Many guests enjoy trips to cottage industry projects to watch local handicrafts such as paper, silk and pottery being made. Ice skating, mini-golf, go-karting and movie theaters are some of the other entertainment options. Medical Facilities Chiang Mai has a number of international standard hospitals and dentists as well as Christian counselling facilities. *For more information about Chiang Mai, see the official Thai Tourist Authority website: www.tourismthailand.org |
Getting to Juniper Tree Chiang Mai
By air
Chiang Mai has an International airport with direct flights to several Asian countries. There are at least 5 airlines offering daily flights from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. The flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai takes about 1 hour.
By rail
There are several trains per day from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. The journey takes 12 to 14 hours depending on the type of train. The most comfortable option is to take seats in an overnight 2nd class air-conditioned (or fan if you prefer) sleeper carriage.
By bus
You can take an air-conditioned bus from the Northern Bus station in Bangkok, called 'Talaad Mor Chit' Bus station. This is the cheapest and most risky method of travel – it takes about 7-8 hours either day time or night time.
Chiang Mai has an International airport with direct flights to several Asian countries. There are at least 5 airlines offering daily flights from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. The flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai takes about 1 hour.
By rail
There are several trains per day from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. The journey takes 12 to 14 hours depending on the type of train. The most comfortable option is to take seats in an overnight 2nd class air-conditioned (or fan if you prefer) sleeper carriage.
By bus
You can take an air-conditioned bus from the Northern Bus station in Bangkok, called 'Talaad Mor Chit' Bus station. This is the cheapest and most risky method of travel – it takes about 7-8 hours either day time or night time.
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When you arrive in Chiang Mai
Take a taxi to The Juniper Tree. If the taxi driver does not know The Juniper Tree, ask for “The Holiday Resort”, the former name. It is located just off the Chiang Mai-Lampoon Road, close to the Gymkhana Golf Course and near a temple called Wat Muang Gai. From the bus or train station, you should always agree the price before travelling. From the airport, you can buy a ticket from the desk inside the airport building. The price is fixed, but if several of you are travelling together with a lot of luggage, you may need more than one car. |
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Driving to Juniper Tree Chiang Mai
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From Bangkok come into Chiang Mai on the Super Highway (Highway 11) . You will go past the Big C Shopping Center set back on your right. At the next traffic lights which are sign-posted to Chiang Mai going left and Sankampeng to the right, turn left ( at these lights you can see the Makro store in front of you to the right).
Continue heading into the centre of Chiang Mai until you get to the train station. There are traffic lights here. Turn left onto the road that runs alongside the station keeping the railway line on your left. This road is called Thanon Rot Fai. After about 1/2 a kilometer, the road bends to the right, follow this road until you come to a temple (Wat Muang Gai) on the right, here you turn left into Soi 6. You will now have the golf course on your right. Stay on this road and after a few bends in the road, you will arrive at The Juniper Tree. |
The Juniper Tree Chiang Mai
39 Thanon Rathutit, Soi 6 Tambon Wat Kaet Amphur Muang Chiang Mai 50000 THAILAND Tel: +66-53-140914 (from overseas) Tel: 053 140914 (in Thailand) 
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Frequently Asked Questions
What about the Weather?
Although Chiang Mai is hot most of the year (expect temperatures in the 25°C to 35°C range), being in the north, the climate can be pleasantly cool especially during the months of November through to late February. During these months day-time temperatures would normally be in the 20°C to 30°C range with night-time temperatures being much lower.
The hottest months of the year are March to May. The rainy season lasts from June to October. The normal pattern for rainfall is occasional heavy showers rather than persistent rain lasting for days.
Do You Take Groups?
Our primary purpose is to offer a place of rest/relaxation/retreat for individuals and families. However, during quieter seasons we can accommodate groups. The large lounge/conference room can accommodate up to 40 people. Please contact us for more information.
Do I Need a Visa?
Tourists (from many countries- see www.immigration.go.th for more information) receive a 15 day visa when arriving by land, or 30 days when arriving by air. If you are planning to be in the country longer, we recommend contacting your local Thai Consulate to obtain a longer visa before you arrive.
What Do You Charge?
As a foundation, we do not charge board at commercial rates. However, we do rely on donations from guests to cover the costs of our running expenses. For details of our minimum recommended donations, please
e-mail us at juniperchiangmai@gmail.com We accept cash (in Thai Baht only), Visa or Mastercard.
Although Chiang Mai is hot most of the year (expect temperatures in the 25°C to 35°C range), being in the north, the climate can be pleasantly cool especially during the months of November through to late February. During these months day-time temperatures would normally be in the 20°C to 30°C range with night-time temperatures being much lower.
The hottest months of the year are March to May. The rainy season lasts from June to October. The normal pattern for rainfall is occasional heavy showers rather than persistent rain lasting for days.
Do You Take Groups?
Our primary purpose is to offer a place of rest/relaxation/retreat for individuals and families. However, during quieter seasons we can accommodate groups. The large lounge/conference room can accommodate up to 40 people. Please contact us for more information.
Do I Need a Visa?
Tourists (from many countries- see www.immigration.go.th for more information) receive a 15 day visa when arriving by land, or 30 days when arriving by air. If you are planning to be in the country longer, we recommend contacting your local Thai Consulate to obtain a longer visa before you arrive.
What Do You Charge?
As a foundation, we do not charge board at commercial rates. However, we do rely on donations from guests to cover the costs of our running expenses. For details of our minimum recommended donations, please
e-mail us at juniperchiangmai@gmail.com We accept cash (in Thai Baht only), Visa or Mastercard.
Donations
The day-to-day running costs of The Juniper Tree are met by the donations from those who stay. However, we are always grateful for additional donations which enable us to upgrade and develop the facilities.
If you wish to help in the future development of The Juniper Tree, please send your gifts to The Juniper Tree Charitable Foundation’s Treasurer at the address below.
If you wish to help in the future development of The Juniper Tree, please send your gifts to The Juniper Tree Charitable Foundation’s Treasurer at the address below.
Gifts to enable further development of The Juniper Tree
may be made to:
Mr. David Sinclair (Treasurer)
The Juniper Tree Charitable Foundation
Hare Cottage
20 Woodlands
Hazelbury Bryan
Sturminster Newton
DT10 2DD
UK
(davidandhelensinclair@ntlworld.com)
(UK tax payers can Gift Aid which increases the value of a gift by 28%.
Tax rebate forms available on request).
may be made to:
Mr. David Sinclair (Treasurer)
The Juniper Tree Charitable Foundation
Hare Cottage
20 Woodlands
Hazelbury Bryan
Sturminster Newton
DT10 2DD
UK
(davidandhelensinclair@ntlworld.com)
(UK tax payers can Gift Aid which increases the value of a gift by 28%.
Tax rebate forms available on request).
