Budget-Friendly Things to Do in Chiang Mai

Top Cheap Things to Do in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Best Budget-Friendly Things to Do in Chiang Mai

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1. Elephant Rescue Park

1,504

Nature & Wildlife Areas

Open now

by RaySinclairAustralia

... ably assisted by Steve a volunteer from England, gave our small group a brief education on these gentle giants.

2. Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara

7,999

Ancient Ruins • Architectural Buildings

by ngmeiki

Wonderful touring this temple , we stared our tour in the rain, It's a beautiful temple , peaceful and serene .

3. Kanta Elephant Sanctuary

722

Nature & Wildlife Areas

by woggiy

The minivan pickup is air conditioned and pleasant, and the trip gives you plenty of time to interact with these gent...

4. Art in Paradise, Chiang Mai 3D Art Museum

2,555

Speciality Museums

Admission tickets from $17.39

by singhasam

This place really is great fun and, if there is a down side, it is that Art in Paradise is so popular that you do som...

5. Wat Phra Singh

3,509

Religious Sites

by DanielXT

Its worth a visit to see the beautiful handcrafted architecture and you can also get blessing from the monk in one of...

6. Wat Pha Lat

518

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites

by MooreAboutLori

Highly recommend hiking the monk’s trail and hanging out here with a book or sipping a delicious iced americano made...

7. Wat Phra That Doi Kham (Temple of the Golden Mountain)

1,528

Speciality Museums • Historic Sites

by Vinz1029

Unlike Wat Doi Suthep, which is riddled with locals and tourists, Wat Doi Kham is more serene and offers peace for th...

8. Wat Umong

1,240

Ancient Ruins • Religious Sites

by NatsBistro

... sat for quite a while absorbing the quiet and coolness..a very pleasant and great place to meditate during the day.

9. Royal Park Rajapruek

870

Gardens

by Mr_Nobody_1979

Highlights include temple like building on the hill, international gardens, herb and scent pavillons and bonsai gardens.

10. Night Bazaar

7,961

Flea & Street Markets

Open now

by AJontheroad

... the "Pavilion Night Bazaar") was probably the Cleanest and Freshest street food I have seen anywhere in Thailand.

11. Saturday Night Market Walking Street - Wua Lai Road

1,503

Flea & Street Markets

by CaseyT122

This is a wonderful night market in Chiang Mai's old city, delicious food, great gifts and fun sights.

12. Warorot Market (Kad Luang)

1,133

Flea & Street Markets

by Mayalavender

... sells everything from fresh Flowers, fabrics, clothing, gifts, fresh fruit and vegetables, meats and seafoodsb...

13. Ploen Ruedee Night Market

623

Flea & Street Markets

Open now

by Shelliu

From kabobs to vegan dishes, sushi to pizza and crepes and ice team, they have something for everyone and every age.

14. Wat Sri Suphan

938

Religious Sites

by HelandRich

Crafted out of silver and aluminium, the temple sits within the silversmith district and showcases the intricate work...

15. Wat Suan Dok

897

Cemeteries • Religious Sites

by armed_sirloin

This is a great idea as the monks are able to help tourists understand their life and Buddhism, and the monks can pra...

16. Mae Sa Waterfall

632

Parks • Waterfalls

by angelakoch123

Mae Sa waterfall was a great day trip, there was 10 stages to the waterfall each stage being individual and unique.

17. Monkchat Meditation Retreat

165

Religious Sites

by adrianarboto

The monk chat can clarify doubts you have about the life and day-to-day of the monks or even the city and its history.

18. Yi Peng and Loy Krathong (Lantern Festival)

185

Cultural Events

by travelwithlixa

Taking part in the lantern festival was definitely one of the highlights from our trip to Thailand!

19. Elephant Care & Grand Canyon Jumping

197

Nature & Wildlife Areas

Open now

20. Wat Phan Tao

708

Religious Sites

by Krubee

Under the large trees there is a mini pond and sitting area for relaxing, picnic and admiring the beautiful temple ga...

21. Buak Hard Public Park

336

Bodies of Water • Parks

by dans701

... with our son and grandsons during the Flower Festival and were amazed at all of the many colorful flower displays.

22. Wat Lok Molee

565

Religious Sites

by remembertoremember

... about 400 meters west of the Chang Puak city gate, on the north side of the north moat that surrounds the Old City.

23. Kerchor Elephant Eco Park

Nature & Wildlife Areas

by hilaryjb

Our guide, Rum, from the Karen tribe, spoke good english (that he had acquired mostly from tourists) and was incredib...

24. Chiang Mai Zoo

3,114

Zoos

by travelwithkids_

There is also a hop on hop off bus at a fraction of the price that stops at all the main attractions.

25. Tha Phae Gate

1,731

Points of Interest & Landmarks

by Krubee

Today Tha Phae gate is like the central square of Chiang Mai's old city where tourists and locals alike relax, enjoy,...

26. CentralPlaza Chiangmai Airport

391

Shopping Malls

by BrightSide101

Five floors of everything you could imagine, a Tops supermarket anda fabulous food court and lots of little inexpensi...

27. Pikanesuan Devalai Chiangmai

107

Religious Sites

by annamalais2018

Front portion is a shop selling very beautiful deities of the Indian Gods especially Ganesha statues and prayer things.

28. Anusarn Market

448

Flea & Street Markets

Open now

by schaalla

They had amazing items like clothing, paintings and leather goods, as well as really delicious food.

29. Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Centre

185

Art Museums

by Radix7

... and culture on two levels of an interesting building, and a gift/souvenir shop with stock a cut above the usual.

30. Lanna Folklife Museum

366

Art Museums

by DU615

... temples, where you’ll come to understand both the craft and symbolism of textiles, lacquerware, ceramics and more.

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