Things to Do in Chiang Mai, Thailand - Chiang Mai Attractions
Things to Do in Chiang Mai
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Ancient Ruins • Architectural Buildings
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What travelers are saying
- Samuel Mills10 contributionsFantastic day out, amazing experience, words can’t really articulate.
Lots of bad ‘elephant sanctuaries around’ but this gives 100% of its profit to look after the rescued elephants.
Domesticated elephants make around 50% of the population in Thailand, due to their breeding. Meaning they would not survive in the wild without care of the humans around them.Written May 17, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - ham1nycAruba3 contributionsAwesome historical site and so well maintained! It makes for a very interesting and awe inspiring part of the walk around the old city.Written May 14, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- AM909116Inverness, UK6 contributionsA beautiful place where the elephants are so well kept and treated with the highest levels of hygiene and health. The place offered an educational experience as well as allowing us to prepare food and feed the elephants. All staff were brilliant.Written April 20, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Phi SomchaiBangkok, Thailand3,571 contributionsThis temple is located in the historical old town. The big golden pagoda is the highlight here and it is very impressive.
The surrounding is very well kept. Good place to visit and take some photosWritten May 9, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - RaiStamford, UK19 contributionsWe hiked up the Monk’s Trail to this temple and it was absolutely stunning. We didn’t even bother going to the more famous Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. It was very peaceful out there and you could easily spend half a day there just enjoying peacefulness and the nature surrounding the temple. Or if you feel up to it, the hiking trail continues all the way to Doi Suthep temple.Written February 25, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- juergen pThailand2,168 contributionswe came late to Chiang Mai on a pleasure-business trip and enjoyed the empty city and the temple - had the chance to shoot great scenes.....Written May 4, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- SuratrichardSurat Thani, Thailand1,366 contributionsThis temple is totally different from any other we had seen. It was absolutely fascinating and full of interest and history.
Thee are a series of tunnels which form part of the temple and appear very old judging by the walls and ceilings. Be warned as some of the roofs are quite low so it’s quiet easy to bang heads! Parts are quite dark but there are some beautiful artifacts within the tunnels. It’s probably best to visit as early in the morning as possible and preferably during the week rather than at weekends when it will be busy.
The temple grounds outside the tunnels are dominated by an old Chedi and it’s worth just wandering around the grounds. Many of the trees have “messages” in Thai and English fastened to them, many of which make interesting reading!
Entrance is free although donations points are plentiful. Toilets are available and there is a large car park. Take some water with you as the only stall we found selling drinks didn’t sell water!
Well worth visiting.Written March 3, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - srhmmjBangkok, Thailand212 contributionsAmazing place, I have rarely seen such a high quality park. We were expecting some nice flowers but boy was this a pleasant surprise.
The tram which takes you around the park is great and offers a wonderful oversight before you venture out exploring. We could have spent many more hours but unfortunately the park closes early which does not really allow for much walking around due to very high daytime temperatures.
All in all, this was worth every Baht (despite double pricing standards being applied).Written April 20, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - Traveller of the world1,105 contributionsI stayed in Chiang Mai for 5 nights. Compared to pre-pandemic levels, it was sad to see many places still closed. Having said this, each night the area became a little more active although there is still some way to go. I suggest going early as the vendors are not opening that late with fewer tourists. Some of the street food stalls were open but a majority were still closed. Quality of goods varied. I got a beautiful painting. Vendors were nice and allowed you to browse in peace. The little square opposite Starbucks had live music some nights and it was a good place to grab food and sit down. Soak up the atmosphere. Parts of the market were fully closed and isolated. Stick to the main road where it is busier. Thailand has only recently reopened to tourism. In time, the market will be fully active again and bustling with people!Written January 16, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- melkeetIpoh, Malaysia1,361 contributionsThe Saturday night market takes place opposite the Chiang Mai Gate. It offers a wide range of handcrafts, souvenirs, woodwork, essence oils and a large variety of foods, fruits and drinks. You can have a foot massage here too. It’s also a must visit while in Chiang Mai.Written December 28, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- kcchinHonolulu, HI1,210 contributions99.9% Thai shoppers. So you know you are getting the real experience shopping here. Bargaining/haggling is accepting... but do it in a friendly way. Tho there are products made in China here, you can find authentic Thai products if you know what you are looking for. Two things of note: excellent food court and the BEST sai ou (northern Thai sausage) stand..... just look for the large crowds lining up to purchase.Written July 30, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- peakbaggerjimAnn Arbor, MI8 contributionsDefinitely catering to westerners, this place is well worth the visit if for no other reason than to see a very good cover band called Tomorrow Never Late. And there is room up front for dancing although it takes a few brave souls to get up there first before the floor fills up. The food and beer are overpriced but you can easily afford it unless you are on a backpacker's budget. Lots of food choices, places to sit and eat, relatively clean and roomy bathrooms and you might even find something cool to buy at the Night Bazaar market.Written December 21, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- PaulandSuHua Hin, Thailand645 contributionsThe Silver Sanctuary was built and decorated by silver craftsmen of Wua Lai Community .The sanctuary is decorated with the pure silver on the most important and parts. Aluminium was used for the decoration of the rest of the sanctuary areas, instead of using pure silver for the whole building. Its a great place to visit and very impressive both inside and out. a few silversmith shops surround the perimeter selling various items.Written April 11, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Phi SomchaiBangkok, Thailand3,571 contributionsThere are many little chedis here and some of them contain the ashes of the former royal family of Chiang Mai. The whole compound is peaceful and pleasant to walk around. There are lots of good spots to take beautiful pictures.Written May 9, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Natashia28 contributionsThe waterfalls were beautiful, not breathtaking views but definitely worth a visit. The hike is moderate and mostly pathed, easy to follow. Until you reach a point, where you come across a path going forward or a route highlighted to you with signs that steers off to the right through some trees. DO NOT follow the signs!!! We spent 45 minutes following these signs through what can only be described as a combination of a rubbish tip and pig farm! We asked several locals along the way who pointed us continually along the marked route. I’m not sure if this was another hike or just a random route, but it certainly did not head to any waterfalls!
We took a dip in the final waterfall... once we finally found it! Which was wonderful after all that hiking.
The photos attached show the x and the wrong route.... follow the x!!Written November 6, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chiang Mai
- The top attractions to visit in Chiang Mai are: See all attractions in Chiang Mai on Tripadvisor
- The best outdoor activities in Chiang Mai according to Tripadvisor travelers are:
- Siam Rice Thai Cookery School
- Thailand Mountain Trail
- Elephant Caretaker Village - Day tour
- Elephant Freedom Village
- Elephant Rescue Park
- The best day trips from Chiang Mai according to Tripadvisor travelers are:
- Full-Day Doi Inthanon National Park Small-Group Tour
- Best Seller! Doi Inthanon National Park, Waterfall & Royal Project - Chiang Mai
- Care Pride Elephants: Full Day Tour
- Whitewater Rafting and ATV Adventure
- 3 Experiences: Doi Inthanon Tour, Elephant Sanctuary, Trekking Trail
- The most popular things to do in Chiang Mai with kids according to Tripadvisor travelers are:
- Benny's Home Cooking Chiang Mai
- Yummy Tasty Thai Cooking School
- Aromdii Cooking School
- Lanna Smile Thai Cooking
- Khroua Baan Thai