Tha Phae Gate
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Linda Y
Frisco, TX5,656 contributions
Nov 2022
Tha Phae Gate marks the east entrance to the old walled city of Chiang Mai. It’s a busy meeting place for locals, tourists and pigeons! When we were there, the square in front of the gate was decorated for the annual Yee Peng Lantern and Loy Krathong festivals. Which by the way, is THE time to visit Chiang Mai. Being here for the festivals was a highlight of our Thailand trip.
Written February 1, 2023
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Phi Somchai
Bangkok, Thailand3,762 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
This is the Eastern gate of the walled city and most known among the four gates.
If you go into the walled city from here, it will lead you to the start of the Sunday night bazaar. Good place to start your visit as it leads to the major temples and attractions.
The gate will lead to the Eastern side or the Ping River and the night market.
If you go into the walled city from here, it will lead you to the start of the Sunday night bazaar. Good place to start your visit as it leads to the major temples and attractions.
The gate will lead to the Eastern side or the Ping River and the night market.
Written April 28, 2022
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Shreya Saha
Phitsanulok, Thailand939 contributions
Mar 2019
The best way to check the whole thing is to start at one end of the market and walk down the Loi Kroh Road to the Tha Phae Gate. Tha Phae Gate is an epicenter for Chiang Mai tourism, boasting multitude of hotels, bars, restaurants, cafes, and massage parlors. Tha Pae Gate is one of the most famous landmarks in Chiang Mai and is part of the crumbling city wall which once acted as a fortress for the Old City
Written February 22, 2020
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Carin Murphy
Sunshine Coast, Australia161 contributions
Feb 2019
Lovely old gateway with big open area leading to the moat. Hundeds of pigeons of all colours and tourists from all over the world taking photos or posing for selfies. When the pigeons are startled there are great reactions in the crowd
Written January 3, 2020
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Kari Q 🇨🇦
Picton, Canada845 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Always nice to see a bit of history restored. You can walk around the whole of the old city square and admire all the gates of old Chiang Mai. The square is approximately 2km square (but don't quote me on that). Worth the walk!
Written January 27, 2020
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Suratrichard
Surat Thani, Thailand1,530 contributions
Feb 2022 • Couples
One of the old gates into the moated area in the center of Chiang Mai. Maybe it’s different in the evening but we didn’t find it particularly memorable apart from the hundreds of pigeons.
The minute you walk through the gate you are set upon by locals wanting to sell all manner of things including bags of pigeon food. Every few minutes, the seller makes a noise which causes the birds to take flight and there is a real,danger of being covered in bird droppings!
OK if you're in the area but not worth a special visit.
The minute you walk through the gate you are set upon by locals wanting to sell all manner of things including bags of pigeon food. Every few minutes, the seller makes a noise which causes the birds to take flight and there is a real,danger of being covered in bird droppings!
OK if you're in the area but not worth a special visit.
Written February 28, 2022
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amanda5805
Duncan, Canada4,945 contributions
Jan 2020
I have seen some fabulous walled cities with amazing gates and tones of history. Cartagena, Colombia for example is incredible. This place was nothing special. There have a few sections that are still standing mostly because they have been restored, some that are getting ready to fall and others gone all together. It is a large 1.6km square with a moat, full of old and newer temples, monuments, shops, bars and restaurants. I would recommend see Wat Chedi Luang & the Sunday Night Market which is inside the complex.
Personally, if you are not in the neighbourhood to see something else I would make a special trip to see just this.
Personally, if you are not in the neighbourhood to see something else I would make a special trip to see just this.
Written June 3, 2020
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Abovetheclouds
1,935 contributions
Dec 2021 • Solo
You can't come to Chiang Mai and not see this. One of the entrances to the old city. A main gate, a meeting point and buzzing particularly at night. Lot's of coffee shops and restaurants near by.
Written December 27, 2021
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sussexrowmark
Rye, UK500 contributions
Dec 2019
Crowds gather here to take photos and, at New Year’s Eve, to await the midnight hour.not the best place to appreciate the wall. Walk along the moat and you may find one.
Written January 1, 2020
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seanhnz
99 contributions
Sep 2018 • Friends
Nice open space which is unfortunately ruined by thousands of pigeons being fed by screaming Chinese tourists trying to get the perfect selfie while they do it.
After dark it is frequented by male sex workers and westerners looking for the same.
The government would do well to clean this place up, both the pigeons and the sex tourists
After dark it is frequented by male sex workers and westerners looking for the same.
The government would do well to clean this place up, both the pigeons and the sex tourists
Written September 23, 2018
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Sukim B
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Is the flying lanterns happening this new year’s eve too?
I heard that it’s prohibited from this year.
Thanks.
I'm doing around aprl 10-18, Is the lanterns all year round?
GKBrash
Denver, CO395 contributions
As far as I know the lanterns are really a big deal on New Years Eve. During other times of the year I could not answer with any certainty.
tracywinglam
Hong Kong, China2 contributions
Hi,
I want to know can I check in after 7PM?
beacuse my flight will arrive airport at 6:40PM. I can't arrive to the hostel before 7PM.
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- Hotels near Tha Phae Gate:
- (0.00 mi) My Family Hostel
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- Restaurants near Tha Phae Gate:
- (0.00 mi) Duke's American Burgers
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- (0.02 mi) Chang Noi Coffee & Guwashi Bar
- (0.03 mi) The Snack Shack
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