Wat Suan Dok

Wat Suan Dok is notable for its large Lanna-style stupa containing Buddha relics and a cluster of white stupas housing the ashes of northern princes of the Chiang Mai royal family. The temple also houses the revered Phra Chao Kaeo Tue Buddha image in the main hall and serves as an important center for Buddhist education as the location of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Chiang Mai Campus.

Hor Inthakhin – Chiang Mai City Pillar

The City Pillar was established by King Mengrai according to Lawa legends to protect the city from disasters. The pillar is made from a large underground log covered by a plaster viharn. It is also the site of the annual Inthakhin Festival (Kan Dok Offering Ceremony), a major event for rain invocation and city pillar worship, held in May–June (8th lunar month start to 9th lunar month end) for 7 days and 7 nights.

Tha Phae Walking Street

This walking street stretches over 1 – 1.5 kilometers, filled with Lanna handicrafts, local food, and cultural performances, allowing visitors to experience the charm of Chiang Mai’s old city.

Wat Phra That Doi Kham

Luang Pho Thunjai: A sacred Buddha image widely worshipped for luck, health, and success. Visitors often return to offer jasmine garlands after their wishes come true. Scenic Viewpoint: Offers a 360° panoramic view of Royal Park Rajapruek, Chiang Mai Night Safari, and the cityscape. Phra That Doi Kham Pagoda: An ancient Lanna-style pagoda that houses the holy Buddha relics.

Khun Chang Khian

The highlight of Khun Chang Khian lies in its stunning field of Thai Sakura, where the Wild Himalayan Cherry trees bloom beautifully across the mountain during winter. It also serves as a vital research center for Arabica coffee and various temperate fruits. Moreover, its convenient location along the same scenic route as Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Bhubing Palace, and Doi Pui Hmong Village allows visitors to explore multiple attractions in a single trip.

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Rajaworavihan

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Rajaworavihan stands out with its gleaming golden pagoda in classic Lanna–Chiang Saen style, covered with golden brass sheets that shine brilliantly under the sunlight. The temple is reached by a 300-step naga staircase that symbolizes perseverance and faith. At the top, visitors are rewarded with a panoramic viewpoint overlooking Chiang Mai city and its surrounding mountains — one of the most breathtaking sights in northern Thailand.

Huay Kaew Waterfall

Huay Kaew Waterfall is the closest waterfall to Chiang Mai city, making it very convenient to visit. Surrounded by lush forest and beautiful scenery, it is ideal for relaxing by the water. It is also linked to the local legend of Wang Bua Ban, telling a story of love and heartbreak.

Kad Dara Dhevi

Kad Dara Dhevi showcases exquisite Lanna-inspired architecture blended with Tai cultural influences, making it a picturesque spot for photography. It is also home to authentic Northern Thai cuisine, handmade crafts, and unique local products that represent the cultural essence of the region.

Wat Chiang Man

 Phra Saetang Kamani (White Crystal Buddha) – a sacred crystal white Buddha image with a long-standing legend tied to Hariphunchai; Phra Sila – a Buddha image in the posture of subduing elephants, placed alongside Phra Saetang Kamani; Elephant Chedi – the oldest square-based chedi surrounded by elephant statues in Chiang Mai; Stone Inscriptions – historical evidence recording the names of King Mangrai, King Ngam Muang, and King Ramkhamhaeng.

Wat Ku Tao

Wat Ku Tao is renowned for its five-tiered, gourd-shaped Ku Tao Chedi in Yunnan-Burmese style, built to house the ashes of Phra Chao Norathamengso. The temple is also a cultural hub for the Shan people and hosts the annual Poi Sang Long novice ordination festival, a vibrant traditional ceremony.

Doi Suthep Pui National Park

A collection of sacred and natural attractions: Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Phu Phing Royal Palace, Doi Pui Hill Tribe Village, and nature trail waterfalls.

Bhubing Palace

Bhubing Palace serves as a winter residence where the King worked and visited northern residents. The buildings feature traditional central Thai-style architecture blended with northern Thai elements in a cluster-house layout with raised brick and concrete structures. The palace grounds include a rose garden with over 263 rose varieties, and it is situated on Doi Buak Ha at an elevation of 1,373.197 meters above sea level, offering stunning scenery and cool air.

Chiang Mai Zoo

Chiang Mai Zoo Aquarium features the world’s longest underwater tunnel. SnowBuddy WinterLand offers winter activities. The zoo is partly located on the ancient Wiang Chet Sin site. Rare animals include red pandas and koalas.

Hmong Cultural and Lifestyle Center

The center showcases the Hmong way of life and traditions through museum exhibits and life-size models, features a cold-climate flower garden and small waterfall, and presents unique handicrafts such as wax-resist textile painting and embroidery.

Wat Chedi Luang

Former home of the Emerald Buddha and a towering symbol of Lanna heritage in Chiang Mai.

Wat Phra Sing Waramahawihan

Wat Phra Sing Waramahawihan houses the sacred Phra Buddha Sihing, the city’s guardian Buddha. The Lai Kham Viharn features stunning mural paintings of Sang Thong and Suwannakhong. The Ho Trai is a half-brick, half-wood scripture hall decorated with plastered deities crafted by Lanna artisans. The birth year pagoda is revered by those born in the Year of the Dragon.

Wat Buak Khrok Luang

Wat Buak Khrok Luang stands out for its mural paintings in the vihara that vividly depict several Jataka tales, reflecting the lifestyle of people during King Rama V’s era. Its Lanna-Tai Yai architectural style is well-preserved, and the gold-adorned prang-style stupa adds beauty and spiritual significance to the temple.

Wat Ched Yod

Wat Ched Yod stands out for its Seven-Spire Chedi modeled after Bodh Gaya in India and its historical significance as the site of the 8th World Recitation of the Tipitaka. It is also a sacred temple for people born in the Year of the Snake.

The Highland People Discovery Museum

The museum provides an immersive learning experience about the cultures and lifestyles of 10 highland tribes in Thailand. Exhibits are comprehensive, including indoor displays (artifacts, multimedia) and outdoor areas replicating tribal villages. The museum also offers a shop selling handicrafts made by the hill tribes.

Wat Saen Fang

Wat Saen Fang stands out for its Mongkhon Saen Mahachai Chedi, a grand Burmese-style golden pagoda built by Phra Khru Ba Sonno Thera. The temple also features the exquisite Lai Kham Viharn, decorated entirely with gold leaf and lacquer; the two-story ordination hall commissioned by Princess Dara Rasmi; and a century-old abbot’s residence blending Lanna and Western influences.

Hmong Village Doi Pui

Visitors can experience the Hmong way of life and culture up close, enjoy cold-climate flower gardens that bloom year-round, stop en route to Khun Chang Khian to see the wild Himalayan cherry, rent Hmong costumes for photos, and purchase handicrafts, silverware, and tea.

Wat Umong Suan Phutthatham

Ancient tunnel under the stupa / 700-year-old bell-shaped stupa in Lanna-Langka style / Peaceful Suan Phutthatham with pond and meditation areas / Historical artifacts such as Ashoka pillars, stone inscriptions, and open-air museum

Chiang Mai National Museum

A center for Lanna history and important art, with notable artifacts such as Phra Saen Saew, and exhibitions covering every era. It is located next to the historical site, Wat Jed Yod.

Wat Sri Suphan

The Silver Ubosot is a Lanna architectural masterpiece, adorned with metal reliefs, depicting the life of the Buddha and the way of life of the Lanna people. Phra Chao Chet Tue is the principal Buddha image within the Ubosot, a blend of Chiang Saen and Sukhothai styles. The Silverware Conservation Center preserves the wisdom of local silversmiths.

Ping River

 The Ping River Riverside area showcases a mix of old architecture in the Wat Ket district, reflecting the city’s historic trade. It hosts many popular riverside restaurants and cafes with views of the Ping River day and night, and connects to Warorot Market (Kad Luang) via historic bridges like the Iron Bridge.

Wat Phan Tao

Ho Kham Luang Viharn: A fully teakwood viharn in traditional Lanna architecture (originally a royal residence), exceptionally beautiful and rare.

Wat Mahawan

Admire the seamless fusion of Lanna and Burmese art: Visit the ornate pagodas and gateways, and pay homage to Phra Chao To, a sacred Burmese-style Buddha statue nearly 200 years old, created through the devotion of a Burmese merchant.

Tha Phae Gate

Tha Phae Gate features red brick walls and a reconstructed gate built in 1985 based on historical evidence. The area is known for flocks of pigeons, making it a popular photo spot. It is also the starting point of Chiang Mai’s largest Sunday Walking Street and serves as a main event space for festivals.

Museum of World Insects and Natural Wonders

Rare mosquito collection: Houses over 400 mosquito species in Thailand, collected for medical research over 40 years, along with a collection of over 10,000 rare stuffed insects and fossils millions of years old, such as dinosaur eggs and petrified wood.

Three Kings Monument

The highlight of this monument is the Three Kings who founded Chiang Mai, featuring bronze statues of King Mangrai (the Lanna King and city founder), King Ruang (Pho Khun Ramkhamhaeng of Sukhothai), and King Ngam Muang (King of Phayao), who collaborated to establish the city. It also serves as a spiritual and cultural center where locals and visitors gather for worship and cultural activities, especially during major Chiang Mai festivals.

Chiang Mai City Arts Cultural Centre

Architecture: The building was originally constructed during the reign of King Rama VI and served as the "Government Hall of the Monthon Phayap" / Central Wiang/City Navel: Located on the area formerly known as the "city navel" and site of the "Inthakhin Pillar" (Chiang Mai City Pillar) / Permanent Exhibitions (15 rooms): Showcasing history, daily life, and Lanna wisdom intensively with modern media.

Doi Pui Research Station

A historical research station supported by royal funds to conduct highland research, featuring three main experimental plots and beautiful cold-climate flower and fruit gardens open to visitors.

Wat Inthakhin Saduemuang

The main viharn enshrines Luang Pho Khao (Phra Chao Un Muang), a Chiang Saen-style Buddha image revered by locals. An ancient bell-shaped chedi is believed to date back to the early Lanna era. Located at the heart of the old city, near the Three Kings Monument and the Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Center. Exquisite Lanna architecture showcases refined craftsmanship and authentic heritage.

Chiang Mai City Viewpoint

Enjoy a 180-degree panoramic view of Chiang Mai city, with opportunities to see sea of mist at dawn and city lights at night  

Nimmanhemin Road

Nimmanhemin Road is a modern lifestyle hub with cafés, restaurants, boutiques, and chic bars. It also has numerous galleries and handmade art shops, and is conveniently located near Chiang Mai University and the airport.

Doi Pui Viewpoint and Hmong Village

City night view, morning mist, mountain photography, strolling the Hmong market

Strawberry Garden at Baan Hmong Khun Chang Khian

Pick fresh strawberries, admire the blooming Nang Phaya Sua Khrong blossoms, experience the Hmong way of life, and taste local coffee.

Lanna Folklife Museum

Architecture: Well-preserved colonial-style historic building / 18-room exhibition: Displays using life-size wax figures/mannequins with recreated traditional life scenes / Combo ticket: Can be used together with the Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Center and the Chiang Mai City Historical Hall

Art in Paradise Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai Night Bazaar

Local handicrafts and souvenirs, Anusarn Market food court, street music and art performances