Chiang Mai International Airport 50 min
Wat Chiang Man (45 min)
13th-century temple with a gold chedi offering ancient Buddha & elephant statues on scenic grounds. Chiang Mai Zoo (43 min)
Sizable zoo & aquarium with a snow dome, food court, panda exhibit & kids’ water park. Wat Chedi Luang (46 min)
Temple complex with a partially crumbled 15th-century chedi & a pillar believed to protect the city. Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden (12 min)
Opened in 1992, this botanical garden features landscaped grounds, rare Thai plants & greenhouses. Tiger Kingdom (18 min)
Tiger center where visitors can interact with young & adult cats in trainer-supervised enclosures. Doi Suthep (1 hr 17)
5,499-foot mountain featuring trails through evergreen forests & a picturesque, hilltop temple. Wat Suan Dok (46 min)
Buddhist temple in tranquil surrounds with a golden dome, ornate interior & historic mausoleum. Chiang Mai Night Bazaar (47 min)
Bustling night market featuring street-food vendors, local crafts, souvenirs & live music. Bhubing Palace (1 hr 10)
Elegant royal residence on stilts with a notable rose garden, open to the public most of the year. Mae Sa Elephant Camp (5 min)
Attraction offering elephant shows, elephant painting & experiences such as bathing & riding. Wat Phra Singh (Gold Temple) (46 min)
14th-century Buddhist temple boasting gold & copper Buddhas, murals & ancient manuscripts. Doi Suthep–Pui National Park (1 hr 2)
Forested national park featuring a Buddhist temple, Bhubing Palace, wildlife, waterfalls & more. Mon Jam (19 min)
Mountaintop farming community with panoramic views, accommodations, shops & on-site meals. Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Ratchaworawihan (1 hr 2)
In addition to its gold stupa, pagodas & museum, this mountainside temple offers broad city views. Chiang Mai Night Safari Message (56 min)
Large zoo with many animal species, day & evening tram safari rides, kids' activities & shows. | 
