Points of Interest & Landmarks in Chiang Mai
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- Danny Adventure TourChiang Mai, Thailand101 contributionsWat Pha Lad is the most famous temple in chiang mai from chiang mai city is 30 minutes by red taxi; gape car or motorbike. And also you can walk from wat fai hin (temple) to wat Pha lad walk about 45 minutes we would like to recommend to visit here. Danny AdventureWritten October 5, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- singhasamWeymouth, UK4,019 contributionsCHIANG Mai's Tha Phae Gate is perhaps one of the city's most famous landmarks.
Countless people pose for selfies and photos at its entrance on the eastern side of the wall, one of five gates to the Old City.
It is also known to tourists as the place where Chiang Mai's famous Sunday Market starts, stretching away into the Old City in a bewildering array of thousands of stalls.
Well worth a visit but beware the latest craziness to be inflicted on visitors.
It seems that guides for a certain type of tour group get their charges assembled and then deliberately scare the hundreds of pigeons in the area to take flight to provide a photo with clouds of birds in it. Needless to say, it's not the birds going up that you have to watch out for but what comes down!
The gate itself forms part of the moat and city defences originally designed to combat any invasion.Written November 29, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - GvaTouristBangkok, Thailand151 contributionsI really love to walk along the road surround the village. There are many shops that sell products, range from big wooden furniture to stylistic wooden vase and crafts. If you are the one who love decorating your home, you will love this place. I visit this place many times but still love to be there if I have time. Reasonable price. Some products are the same as the ones you find in the night market of CM but I like to buy directly from the producers. It may be a bit in-convenient to travel there if you don't have a car.Written March 30, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BKK111bangkok566 contributionsJust a short drive out of the city this artist’s village is a lovely place to visit but it’s very small so try to include it with other places in the same direction. Other reviews have explained what’s there so I won’t. I must take exception to the review that said it’s not authentic Thai. I think she probably wanted to see the old traditional crafts from centuries ago being repeated. This is a place to find young modern Thai styles. They are nonetheless authentically Thai because they are Thai designs, made by Thai people in Thailand!Written June 15, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- macedonboyGlasgow, UK186,708 contributionsA very nice monument that commemorates kings of 3 Northern Thailand Kingdoms who founded and developed Chiang Mai. The monument depicts the three kings standing in solidarity. The monument also stands directly in front of Chiang Mai City Art & Cultural Center and is a nice landmark to visit before or after the museum.Written April 18, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- rakeDelhiNew Delhi, India1,017 contributionsA real ancient temple and inspired architecture from Bodh Gaya gives you a real serene quiet atmosphere, enjoy the peace and nature beauyWritten January 11, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- singhasamWeymouth, UK4,019 contributionsA SWITCHBACK bumpy ride up to the top ridge and down into the village proved to be well worthwhile once I arrived.
Visitors first wander up a concrete lane flanked with stalls selling everything from fruit wine and souvenirs to herbs and honey.
I was lucky enough to stumble across a beautiful lightweight cotton shirt which I bought and later wore that night on a steamy evening in Chiang Mai.
You can also try your hand at shooting a traditional bow and arrow, visit a tiny museum or pay 50 baht to don local costume.
I had never been here before and I had come for the garden. It didn't disappoint.
Set out across a hillside, paths curved here and there past enormous stands of bamboo which were the biggest I had ever seen.
Everywhere I looked was a riot of colour from border flowers, floral arches and countless displays.
The scenery was impressive and a waterfall bounced down the hillside through pools as I walked through this lovely site.
Definitely worth a visit if only to just sit down and let the calm and peaceful atmosphere wash over you in this beautiful place.Written December 5, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - NavantChiang Mai, Thailand3 contributionsIt's been really good going up there since they developed out the roads. No more bumpy dirt roads like previous reviews are mentioning. Still steep and narrow, but very easy on a motorbike to get through.
Very nice for a day trip of just relaxing or getting some work done at the coffee shops.Written May 26, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Doc BokVientiane, Laos242 contributionsThis is a small temple near the center of the city. Said to have been the place where King Mangrai was killed by a lightning strike, the stupa now houses his treasures. It's well worth a short visit to this small temple.Written September 23, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- rusty4005Los Angeles, CA21 contributionsA very special temple which is missed by most tourist. A Buddhist volunteer, Wee, was so kind and answered questions I had about Buddhism. He even took a while to chat about life and personal ways for growth.Written September 12, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- maliwan2016Chiang Mai, Thailand41 contributionsThe little Rice Terraces in Mae Chaem Chiang Mai. I recommend to visit this place in the late of Thai Raining season (approx late September to early November) as this time visitors will have a good time to experience the best time of Rice Terraces.
Panorama of Rice Terraces is the best with a cup of coffee at one of the home-stay nearby there!!
I visited in early November which I had a good chance to see threshing from local farmer as well as the wonderful golden rice fields.Written February 25, 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Saul_TrueOsaka, Japan608 contributionsChiang Puak gate is located on the northern perimeter of the old city wall. As with Tha Pae gate on eastern side, some sections of the old wall are still intact in this area.
If you’re into walking, it takes about an hour and a half to do the entire length of the old city wall along the moat, factoring in photo stops.
It’s an interesting excursion and you’ll end up back where you started at the end of the ‘lap’.Written September 17, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - TheOExpress🏴🇭🇰Hong Kong, China6,053 contributions…that would be revered elsewhere but can easily get ignored in Chiang Mai given how many there are! The gold stupa and temple interior definitely make it worth seeking out. It’s also one of the first you’ll find when waking from the East Gate.Written October 27, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- melkeetIpoh, Malaysia1,383 contributionsWe came across this temple while we were on our way for the Ping River Cruise, and we explored it after the river journey. It is an active Buddhist temple built in Burmese style. There is no admission ticket to this place and was not crowded in the evening around 5 pm.
The most striking highlight of this wat is the Chedi, with golden and white colour. The Vihan has a beautiful exterior. We saw a number of pilgrims releasing fish back into Ping River. We spent about 30 minutes admiring and photographing this site.Written December 28, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - melkeetIpoh, Malaysia1,383 contributionsWe walk to this market after crossing the Ping river over the Chansom Bridge and getting down near the flower market. The market and roads were very busy as it was the time of the Chinese New Year. There were lots of stores along both side of road selling all kind of goods including food, fruits and drinks. The street food was excellent and cheap.Written December 24, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
