Things to do in Chiang Mai
A real day-by-day plan, the places travellers rate highest, and one button to make it your own.
Chiang Mai is the largest city in northern Thailand, the capital of Chiang Mai province and the second-largest city in Thailand by urban population. It is 700 km (435 mi) north of Bangkok in a mountainous region called the Thai highlands, and has a population of approximately 127,000 within the city municipality and an urban population of about 1.2 million as of 2023.
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Highlights travellers rate highest
The Maze Restobar
Day 2 on the tripWat Chedi Luang
Wat Chedi Luang is a Buddhist temple in the historic centre of Chiang Mai, Thailand. The current temple grounds were originally made up of three temples — Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Ho Tham and Wat Sukmin.
Medieval Town Moat
The Goddess Rock Temple
Atmosphere Burj Khalifa
14 Carrot Cafe
14 Carrot Cafe is a restaurant in Seattle's Eastlake neighborhood, in the U.S. state of Washington. It opened in 1977.
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7 days in Chiang Mai, planned day by day
Built from real, bookable activities — flights, stays and experiences included at around €1,519.
- 1
Arrival & Old Town Ease-In
Land, settle into the Old Town base, and get oriented with an easy evening close to home.
- 2
Temples & Central Cafés
A walkable day threading the Old Town's headline temple with two local café stops.
- 3
Nimman Design District
Cross into the trendy Nimman area for its signature café, food, and lifestyle mall.
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Doi Suthep & Mountain Views
Head up the mountain to Chiang Mai's most sacred temple, then unwind lakeside.
