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Chiang Mai is a city of dualities. It is ancient temples and modern cafes. It is spicy street food and sweet mango sticky rice. It is quiet mountain mornings and chaotic night markets.
For the traveler looking to enhance their experience with cannabis, Chiang Mai offers a playground of sensory delights. But when the sun goes down (or when the afternoon heat gets too intense), you are often faced with a choice. Do you want to immerse yourself in the wild, unpredictable beauty of nature? Or do you want to dive headfirst into a mind-bending world of optical illusions and creativity?
Two of the most popular attractions in the city stand at opposite ends of this spectrum: The Chiang Mai Night Safari and Art in Paradise (3D Art Museum).
Both are visually stunning. Both are incredibly fun. And both are significantly improved by the right strain from HazeBuds Cannabis Dispensary.
But which one fits your vibe tonight? Are you looking for a “Jurassic Park” adventure in the dark, or a surrealist trip into a painted dimension?
“We picked the perfect strain for both activities. Find out what they are inside.”
At HazeBuds, we don’t just sell weed; we curate experiences. We have analyzed the sensory requirements of both attractions—the lighting, the physical activity, the social environment—and paired them with specific strains from our menu (available at Old City, Chiang Mai Gate, and Sridonchai) to ensure you have the best possible time.
Here is the ultimate showdown: Nature vs. Illusion.
Before we enter the ring, let’s talk about why you should visit these places high in the first place.
Cannabis, particularly strains rich in terpenes like Limonene and Pinene, alters your sensory processing. Colors appear more saturated. Depth perception shifts slightly. Your sense of wonder—that childlike feeling of amazement—is unlocked.
At the Night Safari: Cannabis heightens your auditory senses. You hear the rustle of leaves and the roar of animals with crystal clarity. It taps into a primal instinct.
At Art in Paradise: Cannabis enhances pattern recognition and lateral thinking. It makes the optical illusions “pop” more intensely, blurring the line between the painted floor and reality.
So, let’s meet the contenders.
The Vibe: Jurassic Park meets National Geographic (in the dark).
Located at the foot of Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, the Night Safari is one of the oldest nocturnal zoos in the world. It is split into three main zones: the Jaguar Trail (walking) and the two Tram rides (Savanna and Predator).
Imagine this: You are sitting in an open-sided tram. The air is cooling down after a hot day. It is pitch black, save for the tram’s spotlight sweeping across the trees.
Suddenly, a giraffe’s head looms out of the darkness, five feet from your face.
The Night Safari is a passive, observant experience. You don’t have to do much other than sit, watch, and listen. But the atmosphere is heavy with anticipation. You are surrounded by the sounds of the jungle. You smell the earth, the rain, and the animals.
The Giraffe Feeding: When you are high, the sheer scale of a giraffe is mind-blowing. Their blue tongues, their slow movements—it feels like watching a dinosaur.
The Tiger Show: Seeing a white tiger prowl in the spotlight is intense. The contrast of the white fur against the black night is visually arresting.
The Laser Light Show: At the end of the night, there is a musical fountain and laser show over the lake. With the right Sativa, this display of water and light looks like pure magic.
Crowds: It can get busy with families and tour groups. If you have social anxiety when high, being packed on a tram might feel claustrophobic.
The Spookiness: It is dark. If you smoke a strain that is too racy, the jungle sounds might be a little too real.
The Logic: You are going into the Thai jungle. You need a Thai strain. Purple Thai is a landrace Sativa that has grown in this region for centuries. It matches the terroir of the Night Safari perfectly.
Why it works: This strain provides an energetic, clear-headed high. It makes your senses sharp (perfect for spotting animals in the dark) but doesn’t have the heavy “body load” that would make you fall asleep on the tram.
Terpene Profile: Spicy, woody, and floral. It smells like the forest you are driving through.
The Dose: Smoke a medium-sized joint before you get on the shuttle bus. The effects will peak just as you board the tram.
The Vibe: Alice in Wonderland meets Instagram Heaven.
Located on Chang Klan Road (very close to our Sridonchai branch), Art in Paradise is an interactive illusion museum. It is filled with huge murals painted on the floors and walls using a technique called trompe-l’œil (deceive the eye).
When you look at the art with your naked eye, it looks distorted. But when you look through a camera lens (or when you are high), the image pops into 3D.
This is an active experience. You are not just watching; you are part of the art. You have to take off your shoes (which feels amazing on the cool polished floors) and wander through different zones: Underwater, Egypt, Classic Art, and Surrealism.
You pose on a painted surfboard, and it looks like you are riding a wave. You stand on a painted log, and it looks like you are crossing a waterfall.
The Perspective Shift: Cannabis affects depth perception. Walking into a room where the floor looks like a deep canyon can be a hilarious, trippy experience. You might find yourself tip-toeing around “holes” in the ground that aren’t there.
The Creativity: You have to invent poses. “Oh, look, a giant dinosaur is eating me!” This unlocks your inner child. You and your friends will be laughing uncontrollably as you try to act out scenes.
The AC: This is crucial. Thailand is hot. Art in Paradise is gloriously air-conditioned. It is a safe, cool, controlled environment.
Physicality: You have to crouch, jump, and pose to get the photos right. If you smoke a heavy Indica that gives you “couch-lock,” you are not going to want to do this.
The “Spotlight”: People will be watching you pose. If you are too shy, this might be awkward.
The Logic: This activity is artificial, colorful, and candy-like. You need a strain to match. Jelly Donutz is a high-octane, euphoric powerhouse.
Why it works: It induces the “giggles.” Everything becomes funny. The colors of the paintings will look more vibrant. It gives you a burst of creative energy to come up with the best poses.
Terpene Profile: Sweet, berry, and candy. It tastes like a treat, matching the playful atmosphere of the museum.
The Dose: Take a few puffs before you enter. Do not smoke inside. The high hits fast and lasts long enough to get through all the zones.
You have picked your activity. Now, let’s plan the logistics to ensure it goes smoothly.
The Pickup: Start at HazeBuds Old City. Pick up your Purple Thai pre-rolls.
The Prep: Grab some snacks (7-Eleven toasties or fruit) because the tram ride is about an hour long, and the munchies will hit. Drink water—it’s humid out there.
The Transport: Book a Grab or a Red Truck (Songthaew) to the Safari. It is about a 20-30 minute drive from the city.
The Timing: Aim to arrive around 6:00 PM. This lets you do the Jaguar Trail while there is still some light, and catch the Night Tram when it is fully dark.
The Pickup: Start at HazeBuds Sridonchai. This is our closest branch to the museum (only a few minutes away). Pick up Jelly Donutz.
The Prep: Make sure your phone is 100% charged. You will be taking hundreds of photos. If your eyes get red, buy some eye drops—the lighting in the museum is bright.
The Transport: You can easily walk or take a short tuk-tuk from the Sridonchai area.
The Timing: Go in the late afternoon (around 4:00 PM) to escape the heat, or later in the evening (it usually closes around 7:00 PM or 8:00 PM, check current times).
Why does Art in Paradise feel so weird when you are high?
Normal vision relies on binocular cues (two eyes) to judge depth. But 3D art uses monocular cues (shading, size, perspective) to trick your brain into thinking a flat floor is a hole.
Cannabis affects the visual cortex. It can slightly delay signal processing between the eye and the brain. When you look at these optical illusions while under the influence of a strong strain like Jelly Donutz, your brain struggles to separate the “trick” from reality.
The result? You might actually feel a sense of vertigo when standing on the painted “cliff.” You might flinch when posing next to the painted “tiger.” It turns a static museum visit into a visceral, physical experience. It is the safest “trip” you can take!
Why does the Night Safari feel so intense?
Humans are diurnal (daytime) creatures. We are naturally wary of the dark. When you add cannabis to the mix, your “fight or flight” response can be slightly sensitized—not in a bad way, but in an alert way.
When you are on the tram, hearing the heavy footsteps of a rhino in the dark, you feel small. You feel a connection to the natural world that you lose in the city. The Purple Thai landrace strain enhances this connection. It’s an earthy, grounding strain that makes you appreciate the biodiversity of Thailand. You aren’t just looking at animals; you are sharing the night with them.
1. The “Cottonmouth” Warning Both activities are bad for dry mouth. The Night Safari is humid, and you are outside. Art in Paradise requires a lot of talking and laughing.
Solution: Bring a bottle of water. Do not rely on finding vendors inside immediately.
2. The “Edible” Option If you don’t want to smoke, edibles are a great choice for these activities because the high lasts longer (4-6 hours).
Recommendation: Try our CBD/THC Gummies. Take them 45 minutes before you arrive. By the time you are scanning your ticket, you will be lifting off.
3. Respect the Space
Night Safari: Do not use flash photography! It hurts the animals’ eyes. And please, do not blow smoke near the animals or families.
Art in Paradise: Take your shoes off where instructed. Be patient with other people taking photos.
Chiang Mai is a choose-your-own-adventure book, and cannabis is the lens through which you read it.
If you choose the Night Safari, you are choosing mystery, nature, and the thrill of the unknown. You are choosing the earthy, grounding embrace of Purple Thai.
If you choose Art in Paradise, you are choosing laughter, creativity, and the surreal joy of illusion. You are choosing the sweet, euphoric rush of Jelly Donutz.
There is no wrong answer. In fact, why not do both? Chiang Mai will still be here tomorrow night.
Stop by HazeBuds today. Our budtenders are ready to help you pack your kit for whichever journey you decide to take.
See you in the dark (or in the painting).
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