Chiang Mai International Airport 42 min
Chiang Mai Zoo (38 min) Sizable zoo & aquarium with a snow dome, food court, panda exhibit & kids’ water park. Wat Phra Singh (Gold Temple) (38 min) 14th-century Buddhist temple boasting gold & copper Buddhas, murals & ancient manuscripts. Doi Suthep–Pui National Park (57 min) Forested national park featuring a Buddhist temple, Bhubing Palace, wildlife, waterfalls & more. Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Ratchaworawihan (57 min) In addition to its gold stupa, pagodas & museum, this mountainside temple offers broad city views. Bhubing Palace (1 hr 5) Elegant royal residence on stilts with a notable rose garden, open to the public most of the year. Tha Phae Gate (34 min) Known as a site for many community events, this preserved city gate dates back to ancient times. Wat Suan Dok (37 min) Buddhist temple in tranquil surrounds with a golden dome, ornate interior & historic mausoleum. Wat Chedi Luang (38 min) Temple complex with a partially crumbled 15th-century chedi & a pillar believed to protect the city. Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden (37 min) Opened in 1992, this botanical garden features landscaped grounds, rare Thai plants & greenhouses. Wat Umong the Buddharma Garden (41 min) Historic Buddhist temple complex with woods, a small lake, ancient tunnels & practicing monks. Tiger Kingdom (24 min) Tiger center where visitors can interact with young & adult cats in trainer-supervised enclosures. Doi Suthep (1 hr 12) 5,499-foot mountain featuring trails through evergreen forests & a picturesque, hilltop temple. Huay Kaew Waterfall (38 min) Seasonal waterfall with a short walking trail in a picturesque, natural setting. Wat Chiang Man (37 min) 13th-century temple with a gold chedi offering ancient Buddha & elephant statues on scenic grounds. Chiang Mai Night Bazaar (35 min) Bustling night market featuring street-food vendors, local crafts, souvenirs & live music. |