Chiang Mai International Airport 39 min
Wat Phra Singh (Gold Temple) (35 min) 14th-century Buddhist temple boasting gold & copper Buddhas, murals & ancient manuscripts. Wiang Kum Kam (29 min) Tours are available of these brick ruins of an ancient city & temple in serene surrounds. Chiang Mai Night Bazaar (32 min) Bustling night market featuring street-food vendors, local crafts, souvenirs & live music. Buak Hard Public Park (33 min) Sizable park with a contemporary playground, picnic areas, shade trees & water features. Wat Lok Moli (35 min) Buddhist temple dating to at least the 1300s & featuring a prominent chedi (stratified tower). Wat Buppharam (32 min) Large Buddhist temple complex that has won awards for its architectural preservation. Wat Umong the Buddharma Garden (42 min) Historic Buddhist temple complex with woods, a small lake, ancient tunnels & practicing monks. Wat Suan Dok (36 min) Buddhist temple in tranquil surrounds with a golden dome, ornate interior & historic mausoleum. Chiang Mai Zoo (39 min) Sizable zoo & aquarium with a snow dome, food court, panda exhibit & kids’ water park. Wat Chedi Luang (36 min) Temple complex with a partially crumbled 15th-century chedi & a pillar believed to protect the city. Warorot Market ตลาดวโรรส (33 min) Vibrant, 3-floor market featuring fresh produce, street food, casual clothing & household goods. Tha Phae Gate (34 min) Known as a site for many community events, this preserved city gate dates back to ancient times. Tha Pae Sunday Walking Street (35 min) Each Sunday afternoon until midnight this street becomes a gallery for local arts & crafts. Art in Paradise Chiang Mai (32 min) Imaginative 3D murals are displayed at this interactive art gallery popular with families. Wat Chiang Man (37 min) 13th-century temple with a gold chedi offering ancient Buddha & elephant statues on scenic grounds. |