Chiang Mai International Airport 32 min
Wat Chedi Luang (27 min) Temple complex with a partially crumbled 15th-century chedi & a pillar believed to protect the city. Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Ratchaworawihan (47 min) In addition to its gold stupa, pagodas & museum, this mountainside temple offers broad city views. Bhubing Palace (55 min) Elegant royal residence on stilts with a notable rose garden, open to the public most of the year. Wat Chiang Man (27 min) 13th-century temple with a gold chedi offering ancient Buddha & elephant statues on scenic grounds. Chiang Mai Zoo (27 min) Sizable zoo & aquarium with a snow dome, food court, panda exhibit & kids’ water park. Chiang Mai Night Safari Message (36 min) Large zoo with many animal species, day & evening tram safari rides, kids' activities & shows. Tiger Kingdom (25 min) Tiger center where visitors can interact with young & adult cats in trainer-supervised enclosures. Chiang Mai Night Bazaar (24 min) Bustling night market featuring street-food vendors, local crafts, souvenirs & live music. Doi Suthep (1 hr 1) 5,499-foot mountain featuring trails through evergreen forests & a picturesque, hilltop temple. Tha Phae Gate (24 min) Known as a site for many community events, this preserved city gate dates back to ancient times. Wat Suan Dok (27 min) Buddhist temple in tranquil surrounds with a golden dome, ornate interior & historic mausoleum. Wat Umong the Buddharma Garden (30 min) Historic Buddhist temple complex with woods, a small lake, ancient tunnels & practicing monks. Wat Phra Singh (Gold Temple) (28 min) 14th-century Buddhist temple boasting gold & copper Buddhas, murals & ancient manuscripts. Wat Lok Moli (25 min) Buddhist temple dating to at least the 1300s & featuring a prominent chedi (stratified tower). Doi Suthep–Pui National Park (46 min) Forested national park featuring a Buddhist temple, Bhubing Palace, wildlife, waterfalls & more. |