Chiang Mai International Airport 45 min
Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden (18 min) Opened in 1992, this botanical garden features landscaped grounds, rare Thai plants & greenhouses. Mae Sa Elephant Camp (15 min) Attraction offering elephant shows, elephant painting & experiences such as bathing & riding. Mon Jam (35 min) Mountaintop farming community with panoramic views, accommodations, shops & on-site meals. Wat Umong the Buddharma Garden (42 min) Historic Buddhist temple complex with woods, a small lake, ancient tunnels & practicing monks. Doi Suthep–Pui National Park (56 min) Forested national park featuring a Buddhist temple, Bhubing Palace, wildlife, waterfalls & more. Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Ratchaworawihan (56 min) In addition to its gold stupa, pagodas & museum, this mountainside temple offers broad city views. Tiger Kingdom (12 min) Tiger center where visitors can interact with young & adult cats in trainer-supervised enclosures. Bhubing Palace (1 hr 5) Elegant royal residence on stilts with a notable rose garden, open to the public most of the year. Chiang Mai Zoo (37 min) Sizable zoo & aquarium with a snow dome, food court, panda exhibit & kids’ water park. Elephant POOPOOPAPER Park Chiang Mai (13 min) Eco-conscious park offering tours through their elephant poop-to-paper process, plus a cafe & shop. Wat Phra Singh (Gold Temple) (40 min) 14th-century Buddhist temple boasting gold & copper Buddhas, murals & ancient manuscripts. Wat Suan Dok (40 min) Buddhist temple in tranquil surrounds with a golden dome, ornate interior & historic mausoleum. Wat Chiang Man (39 min) 13th-century temple with a gold chedi offering ancient Buddha & elephant statues on scenic grounds. Pongyang Jungle Coaster & Zipline (28 min) Adventure park with jungle roller coaster & activities like zip-lining, tube slides & bungee jumps. Doi Suthep (1 hr 11) 5,499-foot mountain featuring trails through evergreen forests & a picturesque, hilltop temple. |