Chiang Mai International Airport 36 min
Wat Phra Singh (Gold Temple) (32 min) 14th-century Buddhist temple boasting gold & copper Buddhas, murals & ancient manuscripts. Tha Pae Sunday Walking Street (33 min) Each Sunday afternoon until midnight this street becomes a gallery for local arts & crafts. Wat Buppharam (31 min) Large Buddhist temple complex that has won awards for its architectural preservation. Wat Umong the Buddharma Garden (39 min) Historic Buddhist temple complex with woods, a small lake, ancient tunnels & practicing monks. Wat Chedi Luang (34 min) Temple complex with a partially crumbled 15th-century chedi & a pillar believed to protect the city. Wiang Kum Kam (26 min) Tours are available of these brick ruins of an ancient city & temple in serene surrounds. Wat Lok Moli (33 min) Buddhist temple dating to at least the 1300s & featuring a prominent chedi (stratified tower). Warorot Market ตลาดวโรรส (32 min) Vibrant, 3-floor market featuring fresh produce, street food, casual clothing & household goods. Tha Phae Gate (33 min) Known as a site for many community events, this preserved city gate dates back to ancient times. Chiang Mai Zoo (38 min) Sizable zoo & aquarium with a snow dome, food court, panda exhibit & kids’ water park. Buak Hard Public Park (30 min) Sizable park with a contemporary playground, picnic areas, shade trees & water features. Chiang Mai Night Bazaar (31 min) Bustling night market featuring street-food vendors, local crafts, souvenirs & live music. MAIIAM Contemporary Art Museum (7 min) Small, modern museum exhibiting works by contemporary artists from Thailand & other parts of Asia. Wat Chiang Man (35 min) 13th-century temple with a gold chedi offering ancient Buddha & elephant statues on scenic grounds. Wat Suan Dok (33 min) Buddhist temple in tranquil surrounds with a golden dome, ornate interior & historic mausoleum. |