Chiang Mai International Airport 44 min
Wat Lok Moli (38 min) Buddhist temple dating to at least the 1300s & featuring a prominent chedi (stratified tower). Art in Paradise Chiang Mai (37 min) Imaginative 3D murals are displayed at this interactive art gallery popular with families. Wat Chiang Man (38 min) 13th-century temple with a gold chedi offering ancient Buddha & elephant statues on scenic grounds. Warorot Market ตลาดวโรรส (34 min) Vibrant, 3-floor market featuring fresh produce, street food, casual clothing & household goods. Wat Buppharam (34 min) Large Buddhist temple complex that has won awards for its architectural preservation. Tha Phae Gate (35 min) Known as a site for many community events, this preserved city gate dates back to ancient times. Wat Suan Dok (39 min) Buddhist temple in tranquil surrounds with a golden dome, ornate interior & historic mausoleum. Tha Pae Sunday Walking Street (37 min) Each Sunday afternoon until midnight this street becomes a gallery for local arts & crafts. Wat Chedi Luang (38 min) Temple complex with a partially crumbled 15th-century chedi & a pillar believed to protect the city. Three Kings Monument (38 min) Sculpture of Kings Mengrai, Ramkamhaeng and Ngam Muang, purported founding fathers of Chiang Mai. Wiang Kum Kam (35 min) Tours are available of these brick ruins of an ancient city & temple in serene surrounds. Buak Hard Public Park (40 min) Sizable park with a contemporary playground, picnic areas, shade trees & water features. Wat Phra Singh (Gold Temple) (39 min) 14th-century Buddhist temple boasting gold & copper Buddhas, murals & ancient manuscripts. San Khamphaeng Hot Springs (28 min) Open-air spa with hot springs, pools & lodging in a lush setting with gardens & picnic areas. Chiang Mai Night Bazaar (34 min) Bustling night market featuring street-food vendors, local crafts, souvenirs & live music. |