Chiang Mai International Airport 39 min
Wat Lok Moli (34 min) Buddhist temple dating to at least the 1300s & featuring a prominent chedi (stratified tower). Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Ratchaworawihan (55 min) In addition to its gold stupa, pagodas & museum, this mountainside temple offers broad city views. Doi Suthep–Pui National Park (55 min) Forested national park featuring a Buddhist temple, Bhubing Palace, wildlife, waterfalls & more. Wat Suan Dok (35 min) Buddhist temple in tranquil surrounds with a golden dome, ornate interior & historic mausoleum. Warorot Market ตลาดวโรรส (31 min) Vibrant, 3-floor market featuring fresh produce, street food, casual clothing & household goods. Wat Phra Singh (Gold Temple) (35 min) 14th-century Buddhist temple boasting gold & copper Buddhas, murals & ancient manuscripts. Chiang Mai Night Bazaar (30 min) Bustling night market featuring street-food vendors, local crafts, souvenirs & live music. Tha Phae Gate (31 min) Known as a site for many community events, this preserved city gate dates back to ancient times. Tha Pae Sunday Walking Street (33 min) Each Sunday afternoon until midnight this street becomes a gallery for local arts & crafts. Wat Chedi Luang (34 min) Temple complex with a partially crumbled 15th-century chedi & a pillar believed to protect the city. Chiang Mai Zoo (36 min) Sizable zoo & aquarium with a snow dome, food court, panda exhibit & kids’ water park. Buak Hard Public Park (33 min) Sizable park with a contemporary playground, picnic areas, shade trees & water features. Wat Chiang Man (34 min) 13th-century temple with a gold chedi offering ancient Buddha & elephant statues on scenic grounds. Wat Umong the Buddharma Garden (39 min) Historic Buddhist temple complex with woods, a small lake, ancient tunnels & practicing monks. Wiang Kum Kam (29 min) Tours are available of these brick ruins of an ancient city & temple in serene surrounds. |