Chiang Mai International Airport 15 min
Chiang Mai Zoo (15 min) Sizable zoo & aquarium with a snow dome, food court, panda exhibit & kids’ water park. Wat Suan Dok (8 min) Buddhist temple in tranquil surrounds with a golden dome, ornate interior & historic mausoleum. Buak Hard Public Park (5 min) Sizable park with a contemporary playground, picnic areas, shade trees & water features. Tha Pae Sunday Walking Street (19 min) Each Sunday afternoon until midnight this street becomes a gallery for local arts & crafts. Wat Chedi Luang (12 min) Temple complex with a partially crumbled 15th-century chedi & a pillar believed to protect the city. Wat Phra Singh (Gold Temple) (8 min) 14th-century Buddhist temple boasting gold & copper Buddhas, murals & ancient manuscripts. Chiang Mai Night Safari Message (20 min) Large zoo with many animal species, day & evening tram safari rides, kids' activities & shows. Chiang Mai Night Bazaar (10 min) Bustling night market featuring street-food vendors, local crafts, souvenirs & live music. Doi Suthep–Pui National Park (34 min) Forested national park featuring a Buddhist temple, Bhubing Palace, wildlife, waterfalls & more. Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Ratchaworawihan (35 min) In addition to its gold stupa, pagodas & museum, this mountainside temple offers broad city views. Tha Phae Gate (6 min) Known as a site for many community events, this preserved city gate dates back to ancient times. Wat Chiang Man (7 min) 13th-century temple with a gold chedi offering ancient Buddha & elephant statues on scenic grounds. Doi Suthep (49 min) 5,499-foot mountain featuring trails through evergreen forests & a picturesque, hilltop temple. Wat Umong the Buddharma Garden (14 min) Historic Buddhist temple complex with woods, a small lake, ancient tunnels & practicing monks. Wat Lok Moli (20 min) Buddhist temple dating to at least the 1300s & featuring a prominent chedi (stratified tower). |