Chiang Mai International Airport 44 min
Wat Phra Singh (Gold Temple) (39 min) 14th-century Buddhist temple boasting gold & copper Buddhas, murals & ancient manuscripts. Chiang Mai National Museum (33 min) Museum highlighting the art, history & culture of northern Thailand in a traditional building. Buak Hard Public Park (39 min) Sizable park with a contemporary playground, picnic areas, shade trees & water features. Wiang Kum Kam (35 min) Tours are available of these brick ruins of an ancient city & temple in serene surrounds. Tha Pae Sunday Walking Street (37 min) Each Sunday afternoon until midnight this street becomes a gallery for local arts & crafts. Three Kings Monument (38 min) Sculpture of Kings Mengrai, Ramkamhaeng and Ngam Muang, purported founding fathers of Chiang Mai. Wat Chedi Luang (38 min) Temple complex with a partially crumbled 15th-century chedi & a pillar believed to protect the city. San Khamphaeng Hot Springs (23 min) Open-air spa with hot springs, pools & lodging in a lush setting with gardens & picnic areas. 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. Wat Buppharam (34 min) Large Buddhist temple complex that has won awards for its architectural preservation. Warorot Market ตลาดวโรรส (34 min) Vibrant, 3-floor market featuring fresh produce, street food, casual clothing & household goods. Chiang Mai Night Bazaar (34 min) Bustling night market featuring street-food vendors, local crafts, souvenirs & live music. Tha Phae Gate (35 min) Known as a site for many community events, this preserved city gate dates back to ancient times. |