Chiang Mai International Airport 14 min
Wat Phrathat Doi Kham (15 min) Temple atop a forested mountain featuring ornate gold carvings & a 17-m. sitting Buddha statue. Chiang Mai Night Bazaar (22 min) Bustling night market featuring street-food vendors, local crafts, souvenirs & live music. Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Ratchaworawihan (44 min) In addition to its gold stupa, pagodas & museum, this mountainside temple offers broad city views. Wat Chedi Luang (19 min) Temple complex with a partially crumbled 15th-century chedi & a pillar believed to protect the city. Chiang Mai Zoo (25 min) Sizable zoo & aquarium with a snow dome, food court, panda exhibit & kids’ water park. Wat Umong the Buddharma Garden (18 min) Historic Buddhist temple complex with woods, a small lake, ancient tunnels & practicing monks. Wiang Kum Kam (10 min) Tours are available of these brick ruins of an ancient city & temple in serene surrounds. Wat Phra Singh (Gold Temple) (17 min) 14th-century Buddhist temple boasting gold & copper Buddhas, murals & ancient manuscripts. Chiang Mai Night Safari Message (8 min) Large zoo with many animal species, day & evening tram safari rides, kids' activities & shows. Wat Suan Dok (18 min) Buddhist temple in tranquil surrounds with a golden dome, ornate interior & historic mausoleum. Tha Phae Gate (19 min) Known as a site for many community events, this preserved city gate dates back to ancient times. Wat Chiang Man (20 min) 13th-century temple with a gold chedi offering ancient Buddha & elephant statues on scenic grounds. Royal Park Rajapruek (7 min) Landscaped grounds featuring flowers, plants & sculptures, plus an elegant commemorative chapel. Doi Suthep (59 min) 5,499-foot mountain featuring trails through evergreen forests & a picturesque, hilltop temple. Doi Suthep–Pui National Park (44 min) Forested national park featuring a Buddhist temple, Bhubing Palace, wildlife, waterfalls & more. |