X-Centre Amusement Park

North Thailand’s rugged terrain is ideal for extreme sports, and at this center near Mae Rim you can try any one of half a dozen thrilling activities that deliver an adrenalin rush - bungy jumping, paintball, off-road buggies, indoor drift karts and Zorb balls.

Which you choose depends on personal taste. Some people would never try bungy jumping but would get a kick out of driving an off-road buggy over the slopes of Doi Suthep. Likewise, some love rolling around inside a Zorb ball while others just get dizzy. Whichever activity appeals, this is a good place to come with a crowd of friends and hang out for half a day. There’s also a good restaurant on site serving both Thai and Western food where you can replenish your energy after burning off the calories.

If you sign up for an activity, they will pick you up for free at your hotel in Chiang Mai and take you back after (spectators pay 200B). If coming under your own steam, take H107 north out of Chiang Mai, and after passing through Mae Rim turn left onto H1096 along the Mae Sa Valley. You’ll find the X-Centre after about 3.5km on the left. The nearest airport is in Chiang Mai.

• What is it? An extreme sports center.
• When to go: Any time.
• Nearest town: About 5km northwest of Mae Rim.
• Opening hours: 09:00 - 18:00 daily.
• Entrance fee: Depends on the activity.