Chiang Mai (Northern Thailand) Tourist Guide


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Heavenly Hands

Most people that visit Chiang Mai who also happen to be seeking a massage generally do so for the perceived health benefits and relaxation a massage can offer, at costs that total just a fraction of those in the West. And with demand has come the supply. Indeed, the Lanna kingdom is home to a bewildering assortment of spas, health centres, massage parlors and alternative medicine clinics.

Of course, as with anything, you can have a good or bad experience - so how do you find out which places will deliver a knockout massage compared to those that will leave you feeling like you've just undergone a few rounds in a boxing ring?

Kumpor Thai Massage is a place that goes by reputation rather than positioning itself in an area that will pick up unwitting tourists, regardless of quality. Located out on Doi Saket Road northeast of the center of Chiang Mai, this is a place where the experts work their magic and afternoons can disappear in the relaxing surroundings of northern Thailand's lush environment.

One of Kumpor's specialties is the chiropractic massage, only available on Saturdays, that focuses on the gentle manipulation of the spine, to leave you feeling healthier and no doubt some years younger. The well-trained team here also do the standard Thai massage, as well as the customary oil massage and foot massage. You could say that the particular brand of relaxation served up at Kumpor is entirely hand-made.

You can contact the Kumpor Thai Massage team for information on their bliss-inspiring massages by calling directly on 0891915001, 0895584470 or 0899502916. Alternatively drop them an email at kumporhandmade@yahoo.co.th.