Suan Dok Temple

A stunning temple that preserves Chiang Mai’s history through its forest of white pagodas and a massive royal hall housing sacred Buddha images.

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.

Phra That Doi Kham Temple

Pray for blessings from "Luang Phor Tanjai," renowned for his sanctity and rapid fulfillment of wishes. Worship the ancient pagoda from the Hariphunchai era and witness the vast quantities of jasmine garlands, which are a unique symbol of this temple.

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

Founded in 1383, this temple enshrines a Buddha relic brought by a white elephant and remains the holiest site of Northern Thailand’s Lanna heritage.

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

Pay respect to the sacred white crystal Buddha image and witness the architecture of the oldest pagoda in Chiang Mai city.

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

A natural open-concept zoo on mountainous terrain featuring over 2,000 animals and a world-class aquarium that bridges the Mekong River to the deep sea.

Wat Chedi Luang

Once the tallest stupa in northern Thailand, it housed the Emerald Buddha, a symbol of Lanna culture

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 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.

Buak Khrok Luang Temple

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.

Saen Fang Temple

Saen Fang Temple 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

An ancient city gate with a spacious activity plaza, featuring iconic red brick walls that are a popular photo spot and a central hub for Chiang Mai’s major traditional festivals.

Museum of World Insects and Natural Wonders

A vast collection of insects and fossils born from a lifetime of passion and expertise, offering a deep dive into the world of mosquitoes and natural wonders unlike anywhere else.

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  

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

Ban Hmong Strawberry Farm

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

Doi Pui Viewpoint

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

Nimmanhemin Road

A vibrant economic street characterized by its unique side alleys, from Soi 1 to Soi 17, each possessing its own distinct identity. It serves as a popular gathering hub for the new generation, tourists, and artists from all corners of the globe

Art in Paradise Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai Night Bazaar

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