点评:A truly magical experience. The elephants are just so beautiful. Also, and most importantly, the elephants are happy. We saw no signs of distress, no chains, no ropes, and absolutely no horrific elephant riding, dancing, forced treatments or activities. These elephants are treated as they should be, like royalty. We got to feed them, go for a walk with them, learn how to chop down banana trees for them, and swim with them. The caretakers are staff are very kind to the elephants, even when they are naughty. There is no poking, no prodding, no aggressive behaviour. This truly is a sanctuary. We also had the pleasure of seeing Tim, our tour guide, again, as this was our second time visitng the sancturay. He is an absolute joy to chat with and he is a wealth of knowledge. We always learn a lot from him. He is also very funny and has a very warm personality. The photographer we had was also amazing, as were the rest of the staff we encountered. Every single person was smiley and warm-hearted. All-round a 10/10 experience. Please don't go to places that allow you to ride the elephants, as sanctuary's like Maerim will need to save the elephants to heal their hearts and heal their bodies from the abuse they endure in those tourist traps. Please do visit sanctuary's like Maerim, as they need our help to fund the sanctuary so that they can keep saving these giant majestic creatures. Also, do the full-day tour. It is so worth it, and you get to swim in the lovely pool afterwards, which, with the heat in Chiang Mai, is truly appreciated. We love you, Maerim Elephant Sancturay!
翻译:真是一次神奇的体验!大象们太美了。更重要的是,它们都很快乐。我们没有看到任何痛苦的迹象,没有看到铁链、绳索,也绝对没有看到任何可怕的骑象、跳舞、强迫治疗或活动。这些大象受到了应有的待遇,就像皇室成员一样。我们喂它们、和它们一起散步、学习如何为它们砍香蕉树,还和它们一起游泳。饲养员和工作人员对大象非常友善,即使它们调皮捣蛋。这里不会有人戳它们、驱赶它们,也没有任何攻击性行为。这真是一个名副其实的动物保护区。我们也很荣幸再次见到了我们的导游蒂姆,因为这是我们第二次来这里参观了。和他聊天非常愉快,他知识渊博,我们每次都能从他那里学到很多东西。他也很幽默,性格非常热情。我们的摄影师也很棒,我们遇到的其他工作人员也都非常出色。每个人都面带微笑,热情友好。整体体验满分!请不要去那些可以骑大象的地方,像湄林大象保护区这样的机构需要拯救大象,帮助它们疗愈身心,摆脱那些旅游陷阱带来的伤害。请大家多多参观像湄林大象保护区这样的机构,他们需要我们的帮助来筹集资金,才能继续拯救这些雄伟壮丽的生灵。另外,强烈推荐参加一日游,绝对物超所值。游览结束后,你还可以在漂亮的泳池里游泳,在清迈炎热的天气里,这真是太棒了!我们爱你们,湄林大象保护区!