Somewhere past the last of Chiang Mai’s suburban sprawl, the road starts climbing and the air changes. That’s Mae Kampong announcing itself before you’ve even seen it — cooler, damper, smelling faintly of woodsmoke and wet leaves. We get asked about this route more than almost any other day trip, mostly by riders who want […]
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Video by Arparatchanee In-iem | AA Scooter Rental Most riders never think about this until it’s already happening to them — you’re down, or the other bike is down, standing in the middle of a Chiang Mai street trying to work out what happens next. Having rented scooters here for years, I can tell you
Video by Arparatchanee In-iem · AA Scooter Rental Chiang Mai Before You Ride: Bike Size and Documents Check the tires before you leave. Squeeze the brakes. Look at the chain, if it’s got one. Two minutes, tops. If you’re renting for this specific route, 125cc automatic is the real minimum — anything smaller and you’ll
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Video by Arparatchanee In-iem · AA Scooter Rental Chiang Mai Scooter Trip to Chiang Dao My wife and I set off to Chiang Dao from Chiang mai about 10 am in mid December. We rented a Yamaha Xmax 300cc which had more than enough power to carry 2 people. It was a nice ride and
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The air is clean, the pace is relaxed, the road quality is excellent and the mountain views are stunning The Mae Hong Son Loop is a famous motorcycle route in Northern Thailand, known for it’s scenic beauty and winding roads. The loop starts and ends in Chiang Main and curls north through the mountains near
The Ride from Chiang Mai to Pai The journey to Pai is about 130 km and takes around 2.5 hours by scooter, however there are plenty of places to stop along the way, so leave more time for that. The road, Route 1095, is known for having 762 curves. I therefore recommend a 150+ cc
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