Christmas at the Thai Cultural Center - Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is known as the “Mecca for digital nomads” - the holy land of digital nomads - people who combine freelance travel with remote work via the Internet.
In Asia, because not many countries have reopened to international tourism, Chiang Mai is considered a top destination for the 2021 Christmas season, attracting European and American tourists... after Thailand officially reopened to international tourism from November 1.
After a long flight, travelers who want to “escape the crowds” in the capital Bangkok often continue to Chiang Mai - a vibrant city known as a “Mecca for digital nomads”. Thanks to that, Chiang Mai brings a few more Western touches, helping first-time travelers with a different Christmas 2021 experience feel like they are still close to home.
Founded in 1296, Chiang Mai was the capital of the ancient Lanna Kingdom which existed from the late 13th century to the late 18th century in the mountains of present-day northern Thailand.
Just call a Tuk-tuk and you will have a different Christmas holiday with a strong cultural imprint of Chiang Mai, through the journey to visit beautiful temples in the ancient Lanna style; experience hiking trails to see spectacular landscapes; visit attractive night markets; watch a Ladyboy show performed by Kathoey (also known as Katoey) - transgender people considered the most beautiful in the world - ...
Christmas from the top - “Roof of the World” Tibet
Many travelers are probably looking forward to making one of their dream trips come true at the end of the year. For example, treat yourself to a vacation of a lifetime with a Christmas experience on the “roof of the world” – the famous spiritual destination of Tibet.
Celebrating Christmas on the "roof of the world" - the famous spiritual destination of Tibet, is one of the dream trips of many tourists around the world.
The winter sun in the Tibet Autonomous Region in southwest China is stunning, whether you stay in the capital Lhasa, known as the “city of sunshine,” or go trekking to admire the pristine beauty of the “Holy Lakes,” glaciers, and picturesque snow-capped peaks…
Namtso is one of the three famous sacred "Holy Lakes" in Tibet (along with Yamdrok Lake and Manasarovar Lake).
Christmas Eve with a delicious dinner at a hotel or homestay in a remote village, watching traditional dances around a warm fire… will be an unforgettable experience. If visitors also receive New Year greetings from a Lama in a monastery at the foot of Mount Everest - it will be a very special moment.
Coming to Tibet at the end of the year, visitors will experience brilliant performances on Losar - the New Year Festival according to the Tibetan calendar, which has an important meaning like Christmas in the West.
According to Xinhua on October 1, the Tibet Autonomous Region welcomed 33.27 million domestic and international tourists in the first eight months of this year - up 20.8% over the same period in 2020. The region's tourism revenue also increased 35.7% to 41.49 billion yuan (about 6.4 billion USD) from a year earlier. Tibet is on the final leg of its goal of welcoming 42 million tourists, generating revenue of 44 billion yuan (about 6.9 billion USD) in 2021.
Christmas in the desert with unique experiences
Among the Christmas away from home choices of many travelers this year, there are also a number of desert destinations, the most popular of which is the Atacama Desert in Chile.
As Chile reopens to international tourism on November 1, the opportunity to celebrate Christmas in the desert will also open up for those who love adventurous journeys to the most difficult places. Although the driest desert on Earth, the Atacama Desert region attracts about 1 million people living in coastal cities, fishing villages and oasis cities.
The Atacama Desert is known as "Mars on Earth" and is one of the five most famous natural wonders of the South American country of Chile.
Celebrating Christmas away from home in the Atacama desert will be extremely different, bringing unique experiences to visitors, including: Admiring the landscape like on Mars; relaxing in one of the 8 hot pools with a special blue water color and an average temperature of 33 degrees Celsius, managed by the Explora Atacama resort (from October of the previous year to June of the following year is the most convenient time to experience the unique hot pools in the Atacama desert)...
Tatio Geyser is one of the most famous landmarks of the Atacama Desert, located about 80 km from the San Pedro Valley.
The Atacama Desert is home to the clearest skies and the world's largest astronomical observatory, the Very Large Telescope, making it a popular spot for stargazers. The stargazing spot at Nayara Alto Atacama is the brand's first hotel outside Costa Rica, and the only one in the San Pedro River Valley.
The giant hand sculpture rising in the middle of the Atacama desert looks like a vestige of an ancient civilization, and is a tourist attraction to check-in on an adventure journey to explore the Atacama desert.
Staying at Nayara Alto Atacama Hotel, visitors have the opportunity to interact with their new “neighbors” who are shepherds and visit their family orchards. From here, visitors can also join exciting desert exploration tours such as: Trekking through the forest, climbing mountains, observing archaeological sites, sandboarding…
