Our courses are held at Tao Garden Health & Wellness Centre which nestles in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas of Northern Thailand, 30 minutes drive from Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai is situated at 300 metres above sea level in a large mountainous area. Also known as ‘The Rose of the North’, the 700 year old city is home to over 300 glittering temples. Flanking the banks of the gentle Ping river, surrounded by a ring of chartreuse-green mountains leaking with waterfalls, the city is approximately one hour flight from Bangkok.
Designed in accordance with ancient Chinese principles of Feng Shui, Tao Garden was originally conceived and developed by Taoist Master, Mantak Chia in 1995 to house his Universal Tao seminars. Tao Garden has since become a rare haven amongst the world’s plethora of healing retreats, offering people the chance to improve and nourish their health through nutrition, meditation and exercise.
Set in 80 beautiful acres (40 hectares) of tropical gardens, the grounds provide an air of calm and tranquillity most conducive with healing, spiritual growth and self-development. You may find yourself seduced by the simple charm of strolling along the many paths criss-crossing through the splendid gardens exotic plants, flowers and abundant fruit trees. Tao Garden is a smoke and alcohol free zone.
How to get there?
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By air
Chiang Mai is about 1 hour by plane from Bangkok. Our driver will meet you at the airport to complete the 30 minute transfer to Tao Garden.
International Flight Arrival via Bangkok.
If travelling via Bangkok international airport, we recommend that you leave a minimum of 1.5 to 2 hours before your departure time for Chiang Mai. This will allow plenty of time to transfer to the domestic airport, located in a different part of the same building, to connect with your domestic flight.
Tickets from Bangkok to Chiang Mai are cheaper if pre-booked online through local low cost airlines (see Essential Information). Please be aware the domestic flight baggage allowance on ‘no-frill’ airlines is only 15 kg.
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By train
Daily services from Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamphong) 6 times a day between 8am and 10pm. The journey ranges from 11 hours express train to 14 hours normal service from Bangkok. www.railway.co.th |
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By car
From Bangkok, take Highway 32 to Nakhon Sawan, then Highway I through Kamphaeng Phet and Tak to Lampang, from where Highway 11 leads to Chiang Mai. Total distance 696km. |
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By bus
Air-conditioned express buses depart from Bangkok bus terminal on Kamphaeng Phet II Road. The journey takes between 9 and 10 hours. www.transport.co.th |
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