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Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park is in Pong Nam Ron Subdistrict, Fang District. Its rugged terrain forms part of the Phi Pan Nam mountain range, with elevations from 400 to 2,285 meters above mean sea level. Major peaks include Doi Pha Hom Pok, Doi Pu Muen, Doi Laem and Doi Ang Khang. Most of the forest remains in good condition, and the forest is the watershed for the Fang River.
San Kamphaeng Hot Springs is in Ban Sahakon Subdistrict, Mae On District. It is a well-known natural attraction in Chiang Mai, with a shady atmosphere and landscaped flower gardens.
The Chiang Mai Historical Hall is closed for renovation indefinitely.
Chiang Mai Zoo is beside Huai Kaew Arboretum, at the foot of the mountain where Phra That Doi Suthep is located.
Located within Doi Inthanon National Park, the center has greenhouses for several varieties of lady’s slipper orchids. It is also a viewing spot for nang phaya suea khrong, known as Thailand’s cherry blossoms, which bloom pink in January and February.
The park is covered by hill evergreen forest, dry evergreen forest, mountain pine forest, mixed deciduous forest and dry dipterocarp forest. It is a source area for the Mae Chaem and Mae Lit waterways. Wildlife found here includes serow, muntjac, Asiatic black bears, wild boar and many kinds of birds.
This 14th-century temple is home to the City Pillar Shrine and is known for its enormous chedi, which measures 282 feet high and 144 feet wide at the base.
The forest has both two-needle and three-needle pine trees. Visitors can bring bicycles to ride; the weather is cool throughout the year and the pine forest scenery is beautiful. Visitors can also bring an inflatable boat to paddle on the lake.
Ang Ka Luang is a nature-study trail at the summit of Doi Inthanon.
Jing Jai Market Chiang Mai is part of Central Group’s Jing Jai initiative, which focuses on sustainability, eco-friendly ideas and Creative Share Value (CSV). It offers a place for families and friends to spend time creatively, share and exchange knowledge, and see work that promotes Thai local wisdom and identity in a welcoming community atmosphere.
Doi Ang Khang is a popular tourist destination with pleasantly cool weather throughout the year. In winter, the weather becomes very cold.
Wat Banden sits on a low hill surrounded by scenic landscape. In B.E. 2437, the abbot, Kruba Thueang Nathasilo, restored the temple. Its Thai Lanna art and architecture are described as elaborate and striking.
The source describes the garden as Thailand’s most complete botanical garden and says it meets international standards. It gathers many kinds of plants, especially native species and plants whose ecosystems have been damaged so severely that they are close to extinction.
Highlights at Wat Doi Mae Pang include a wooden viharn, Luang Pu Waen’s wooden quarters known as Rong Yang Kilet (“Defilements-Burning Hall” or “Fire Hall”), and another viharn housing a life-size image of the monk.
Wat Pa Tueng is in On Tai Subdistrict, San Kamphaeng District. The source names Luang Pu La Tatip and says the temple was once abandoned and paired with Wat Chiang Saen. Buddha relics and many valuable objects were found before this temple was built.
At Pong Deuat Pa Pae, hot water rises from the ground to nearly 4 metres. The source describes it as the country’s largest and tallest hot spring. Sulfur odour fills the surrounding dense forest.
Wat Umong was built in 1296 by King Mangrai. It is set in a rustic forest landscape on Suthep Road and was renovated during the reign of King Keu Na.
The temple, once a throne hall for King Mahotara Prateth, whose symbol was the peacock, is on Phra Pok Klao Road beside Wat Chedi Luang.
The building was originally constructed as the administrative hall for Monthon Phayap. After the change in government in B.E. 2475, the Monthon Thesaphiban system was abolished, and the building was used as Chiang Mai Provincial Hall.
Travel to the summit of Thailand’s highest mountain, explore the rich evergreen forest covered by clouds and mist, and enjoy its beautiful plant life and many bird species.
Wat Si Suphan features ancient Lanna architecture and a brick-and-mortar structure. Aluminum and silver decorate its surfaces, with carved three-dimensional designs throughout.
The museum’s name combines “Mai,” referring to Chiang Mai, with “Iiam,” from Chao Chom Iiam Bunnag, a principal consort of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) and the great-grandmother of Eric Bunnag Booth.
Nimmanhaemin Road is known for design-led shops selling home décor, clothing, jewellery and scented candles, as well as galleries and stylish cafés.
The center brings together Lanna arts and culture in a group of traditional teak Thai houses. It also offers khantoke dining accompanied by cultural performances from hill communities and Lanna.
The park contains rich forests and rugged, high mountains, including Doi Suthep, Doi Buak Ha, and Doi Pui. It is a source of streams and includes places of religious, historical, and spiritual importance.
The source says this temple was the venue for the world’s eighth Buddhist council. Its Sri Maha Bodhi Chedi, associated with Bodh Gaya, is regarded in Lanna belief as the birth-year relic for people born in the Year of the Snake.
Doi Tao Lake is a large reservoir. When water levels are sufficient—usually from October to April—the page says raft stays and boat trips to Bhumibol Dam in Tak are available.
Bhubing Rajanives Palace served as a residence when members of the royal family travelled to Chiang Mai or northern provinces for official work or visits to local residents. Points of interest within the grounds include the palace residences, a wooden pavilion, a royal chapel and a rose garden.
Ob Luang is a place where nature brings beauty and a sense of awe together. A gorge cuts through the landscape, with a fast-flowing river below and a bridge spanning the gorge above.
The park covers about 397 square kilometres across Samoeng and Mae Chaem districts. Points of interest include a natural hot spring near the park office, where the water temperature is about 38°C, and Tham Luang Mae Sap cave. The cave contains striking stalactites and stalagmites, with natural colour patterns across its walls.
Located in central Chiang Mai on Sam Lan Road, this temple has a history of more than 655 years. It was originally called “Wat Li Chiang Phra,” meaning a temple near the central market. During the reign of the 8th king of the Mangrai dynasty, the Phra Buddha Sihing image was brought here, giving rise to the name Wat Phra Sing. In Lanna tradition, it is the temple for the Year of the Dragon.
Long Him Khaw is a small arts community whose way of life is closely connected with nature. It is open only on Saturdays and Sundays.
Siam Insect Zoo is an insect breeding centre with a museum collection gathered from around the world over more than 20 years, as well as a butterfly garden.
Sri Lanna is a major watershed forest with abundant wildlife and natural forest. Its rugged mountain range is a source of streams that flow into the Ping River. Attractions include Mon Hin Lai Waterfall and the reservoir above Mae Ngat Somboon Chon Dam.
Attractions in the park include Si Sangwan Waterfall, the source of the Ping River, and Pong Ang Hot Spring. Other sites include Pha Chan Cave, Doi Klang Mueang Cave, Thung Kaew Waterfall, Huai Hok Waterfall, Ob Ping and Huai Cha Khan Cave, among others.
Mae Jam Forest Garden is a visitor destination with the Mae Jam River flowing through the forest area. The source suggests rafting, mountain biking and other leisure activities.
The park includes several forest types: montane evergreen, pine, dry evergreen, mixed deciduous, and dry dipterocarp forests. Its attractions include Ob Khan and Huai Ya Sai.
Mae Takhrai National Park spans Chiang Mai and Lamphun and covers 513.20 square kilometres. Its rugged mountains rise 400–2,030 metres above sea level. The source lists dry dipterocarp, mixed deciduous, moist evergreen, dry evergreen, hill evergreen, and pine forests. The park is a headwater area for Huai Mae Takhrai, Huai Mae On, Huai Mae Tha, and Huai Mae Kuang, tributaries of the Ping River, and supports wildlife including birds, barking deer, deer, gibbons, and wild boar.
The source describes Mae Tia as the most beautiful waterfall in Ob Luang National Park. Set deep in the forest, it has four tiers and flows year-round. People in Sop Tia use its water for agriculture, and the site is suitable for nature study.
Fang Hot Springs is located within Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park.
The Ban Lek Nai Pa Yai Doi Kham Project follows three principles: being well-fed, being warm, and having an ideal to guide the work. It is located within Huai Nam Dang National Park and promotes growing fruit trees that can thrive under the forest canopy.
Mae Sa Waterfall is a well-known waterfall in Mae Rim District.
The garden displays a variety of plants and ornamental trees, and includes a zoo and a museum of ancient artifacts. Visitors can tour by tram; bicycles and boats are available for rent. Camping is also available for student groups.
The village makes a range of pottery, including curry pots, water pots, and vases. It is especially known for nam ton, a water vessel traditionally placed outside Northern Thai homes for passersby to drink from and quench their thirst. The vessel is widely admired by people who see it.
Wat Ket is an old community on the east bank of the Ping River. It developed among people of different ethnic backgrounds, including Chinese residents, Westerners, and local people. The architecture that remains today reflects this diversity.
Visitors can observe the daily life of the Hmong community and see embroidery made by Hmong women in the village.
Ban Rai Phai Ngam is a well-known village in Chiang Mai producing quality traditional handwoven cotton. The village has a Pa Da Textile Museum that collects textiles and weaving tools.
Wat Ou Sai Kham houses the Phra Singh Jade Buddha, made from natural jadeite of the Commercial Jade type, as stated on the page.
The viharn houses Phra Uppakhut as its principal image, alongside oil murals depicting the Vessantara Jataka and reflecting northern Thai life. Each year the temple holds an alms-giving tradition for Phra Uppakhut at midnight on a full moon that falls on Wednesday, known as “Peng Puth.”
One notable feature is an ancient chedi of a type found at only three temples in Chiang Mai: Wat Puag Hong, Wat Ram Poeng, and Wat Chedi Plong. The chedi has a round form. The temple also preserves old Dhamma manuscripts about spirit beliefs and a text referred to as Mula Sasana.
Wat Pa Pao is described as the first Shan temple in Chiang Mai city. Its stupa follows Shan style, and the temple hosts the Poi Sang Long festival every April.
The temple has a two-storey scripture library decorated with stucco patterns and pierced woodwork, combining Chinese and Burmese styles. The outside walls feature murals. Donations to places of this type qualify for a tax deduction of 1x when made through the Revenue Department’s e-Donation system. This is general information, not tax advice. Eligibility depends on e-Donation registration and the limit of 10% of income; check the latest information with the Revenue Department.
Wat Fha Wiang Intara has Shan-style architecture, and its grounds are divided into two parts. A golden chedi stands on the Thai side, while the red roof of a Shan-style ordination hall can be seen across the border in Myanmar.
Wat Buppharam is described as a landmark temple of Chiang Mai. Its small viharn is a Lanna-style wooden building with a stucco pediment decorated with glass and finely carved wood. The larger viharn has a Burmese-style carved wooden pediment.
The temple is spread across several connected hills. To mark the 50th year of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) on the throne, the temple initiated construction of the Crystal Pagoda on a hilltop. The viewpoint looks over the community, rice fields and the winding Kok River below.
The pagoda has an 8-sided base. A statue of King Naresuan the Great stands on one side of the base. Each side features a stone panel carved with his royal duties, alternating with marble panels that recount his life and the construction history of the pagoda.
The temple was originally called Wat Muang Kham. Its construction history is uncertain, but the viharn is thought to have been built around Rama V’s reign. Murals inside depict the life of the Buddha and reflect Shan traditions.
From Chiang Mai town, take the Chiang Mai–Hot Road for 58 kilometres. This is an important temple for Chom Thong and is revered throughout the North. A notable tradition is the procession of mai kham pho, or Bodhi-tree supports. In Lanna tradition, placing a support beside a Bodhi tree is considered a way to carry on Buddhism.
Pa Kia Highland Agricultural Research Station offers clear views of Doi Luang Chiang Dao. Many bird species are seen in the area. In winter, morning mist can be seen from the accommodation; at night, stars and lights from Chiang Dao are visible.
Ban Thawai is known for making imitation antique products. Visitors can watch the production process and buy items as souvenirs.
The chedi enshrines a relic from the Buddha’s forehead. Each year, a water-pouring ceremony for the relic is held on Makha Bucha, the full moon day of the third lunar month.
Wiang Tha Kan is an ancient town from the Hariphunchai period. It is believed to have begun around the 13th Buddhist century. The area has historic remains and artifacts. Donations to places of this type qualify for a tax deduction of 1x when made through the Revenue Department’s e-Donation system. This is general information, not tax advice. Eligibility depends on e-Donation registration and the 10% of income limit; check the latest details with the Revenue Department.
Wat Tham Tap Tao has shaded grounds and a Tripitaka hall built over water. Its main feature is Tham Tap Tao Cave, which is smaller than Chiang Dao Cave but, according to the source, no less beautiful.
The chedi has an unusual form, unlike other chedis in Thailand. Its shape resembles several watermelons stacked on top of one another, so local residents call it the Ku Tao Chedi.
The viharn at Wat Kong Khaek is at least 100 years old. Its murals on the upper wall panels are described as distinctive to Mae Chaem, with expressive brushwork depicting the life of the Buddha, dancing devas and Jataka tales.
The temple’s historic “water ordination hall” (ubosot) stands in a square pond, supported by posts set in the water and surrounded by laterite walls. The area from the hall to the surrounding wall is called “Uthok Sima.”
Sacred Heart Cathedral is in Chang Khlan Subdistrict, on the west bank of the Ping River. It was first established in 1931 (B.E. 2474) by Father George Mirabel and a Thai priest, Father Nicholas. Together they built a small wooden chapel for Christian worship in Chiang Mai and the North.
The forest park is near kilometre marker 42 on the Chiang Mai–Phrao route, in Ho Phra Subdistrict, Mae Taeng District. A mineral spring containing calcium carbonate rises from the ground and flows into a stream and small waterfall. The ground beneath the stream is described as hard, white and sparkling due to a calcium-carbonate coating.
Several sites along this route are open to visitors and display unusual, hard-to-find orchid varieties, including Sai Nam Phueng and the Thai Orchid Museum.
The dam is under the responsibility of Sri Lanna National Park. The Royal Irrigation Department began building it in B.E. 2520 (1977) and completed it in B.E. 2528 (1985). It is at kilometre 41 on the Chiang Mai–Fang Road (Highway 107); turn right and continue about 11 kilometres. The dam is in Mae Taeng District. The source says accommodation and restaurants are available on raft houses for visitors; see the accommodation section for details.
The plant varieties researched here flower and enter dormancy at different times throughout the year. Whatever month you choose to visit, it will be worth the trip.
This center conducts experimental study and research to find development models suited to conditions in northern Thailand. The source describes research into “three kinds of forest, three approaches, four benefits”: timber for use, fruit, and fuelwood, along with soil and water conservation.
Visitors are drawn to Doi Mon Chong by the goral, also called the “heavenly horse,” and the mountain scenery. The page says rhododendrons bloom in December and January and describes one tree as the largest in Thailand.
Wat Yang Luang is in Tha Pha Subdistrict, along the same route as nearby Wat Pa Daet. Karen people, also known as Yang, built the temple. It is believed to date to around the 24th Buddhist century. Behind the principal Buddha image in the viharn is a structure called Ku Prasat or Kitchakut, which people in the past regarded as a gateway to heaven. Its architecture blends Burmese Pagan style with Lanna and the Chiang Saen school.
Wat Pa Dad is in Tha Pha Subdistrict. A key feature is the relatively well-preserved mural painting inside the vihara, created by a Tai Yai artist. The murals depict the life of the Buddha and various Jataka tales. The vihara was built at about the same time as the temple, around B.E. 2400.
Wat Kong Karn is an important temple for the people of Mae Chaem. Its viharn houses Phra Chao Ton Luang, a Buddha image closely associated with the community. Each year during Songkran, Mae Chaem residents visit to bathe the image.
In Chiang Mai, Treasury Pavilion Museum 1 collects and displays valuable historical objects, including Thai currency and royal decorations.
The orchard covers more than 700 rai and is surrounded by mountain scenery. It grows Sai Nam Phueng oranges and offers information about cultivation. Visitors can see hydroponic vegetables, taste fresh salads and buy fresh products from the orchard.
A stream runs in front of the cave and is home to many kinds of fish. Visitors can feed the fish when visiting the cave area.
The museum is a learning centre for Lanna art, culture, and ways of life. Its collection brings together objects that tell stories from the past. It is also a place to visit for people interested in art and antiquities.
The area around the Lahu hill-tribe cultural center has scenic views, including Doi Pha Hom Pok, flower plots and experimental plots for cool-climate crops. There are 6 guest houses, with capacity for about 50 visitors.
The site is in Ban San Pa Tong, Inthakhin Subdistrict, Mae Taeng District, Chiang Mai. The Inthakhin Mueang Kaen kiln site was excavated here and is described as an important historical and archaeological discovery…
The project arranges farming areas for Hmong and Karen communities and local residents, and promotes research and propagation for farmers. Listed produce includes salad vegetables and cantaloupe; flowers such as chrysanthemums and peacock flowers; and fruit such as passion fruit, pomegranates and juice guava, among others.
The reservoir has a sandy area resembling a seaside beach, where visitors can swim. Inner tubes, paddle boats and pedal boats are available to rent. The source also mentions restaurants and raft pavilions for fishing along the dam crest.
The park has several waterfalls, but the page says most routes are difficult because the area was still being developed when the text was written. Huai Sai Khao Waterfall is listed as the easiest to reach.
The building’s design is influenced by Western architecture. The museum displays objects associated with the Princess Consort and arranges them to resemble the past as closely as possible. Exhibits include a sitting room, dishes and tableware used for royal meals, personal belongings and musical instruments.
Ban Kum-Une Museum is a collection of ancient and rare art objects spanning the Ban Chiang period to the present day.
Visitors can watch activities showing how buffalo are used for work and trained to follow commands, including plowing, tilling and rice threshing. The site also has a farmer’s house museum that presents the traditional way of life of Thai farmers.
Ban Chang Nak presents a range of work by artists and groups of traditional Lanna Thai folk artisans.
Local residents offer tram and horse-carriage rides for visitors to see 10 archaeological sites at Wiang Kum Kam: Wat Chedi Liam, Wat That Noi, Wat Chang Kham, Wat That Khao, Wat Phaya Mangrai, Wat Phra Chao Ong Dam, Ku Pa Dom, Wat Pu Pia, Wat Nan Chang and Wat E-Kang.
The museum specialises in ethnology and collects objects documenting highland cultures. It lists nine groups—Karen, Hmong, Yao, Lisu, Akha, Lahu, Lua, Thin and Khmu—and also identifies Mlabri as the smallest group.
Mok Fa Waterfall is on the Mae Malai–Pai road at kilometer 20. Turn left onto a dirt road and continue about 2 kilometers to reach the falls. It is a modest-sized, single-tier waterfall that flows throughout the year, surrounded by a shady atmosphere suited to a relaxing visit.
Plants grown here include dwarf roses cultivated year-round, chayote shoots and fruits, green-stemmed eggplant, green beans and white bitter melon, among others.
The Ganesh Museum was established by Pandorn Thirakanon in B.E. 2547. It gathers artworks and deity sculptures from his collection, which he began assembling in B.E. 2519. Today it has more than a thousand deity statues from locations across Southeast Asia.
Doi Luang Chiang Dao is a limestone mountain in Chiang Dao Wildlife Reserve, in Chiang Dao District. The cone-shaped peak rises 2,195 metres above sea level.
The museum is described as an ethnology museum and a centre for studying, conserving, and sharing the art and culture of Chiang Mai and Upper Northern Thailand. The page presents it as a learning resource and cultural attraction.
The centre hosts theatre activities and performances by Thai and international groups. For the performance schedule, call 0 5322 4333 and ask for Kad Silp.
Ban Khang Wat is a place to shop for local products and handmade goods. It is open every day except Monday.
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is an important symbol of Chiang Mai. It is also considered the birth-year temple for people born in the Year of the Goat.
The source lists elephant rides, watching elephant training, rafting and visits to a hill-tribe village as activities at the camp.
Warorot Market is on Chang Moi Road, opposite Ton Lam Yai Market, between the bridges crossing the Ping River. It is a shopping area with three floors: the first floor has souvenirs and a wide variety of food, while the second and third floors sell local clothing, both fabric by the length and ready-made garments.
Wat Luang Khun Win is an important visitor destination in Ban Khun Win, Mae Win Subdistrict, Mae Wang District, Chiang Mai. The temple is more than 700 years old and stands in the forest, where many forest plants and bird species remain abundant because the site is remote from the community.
Wat Chiang Man is the oldest temple in Chiang Mai city. It houses an important Buddha image of Chiang Mai called Phra Setangkhamani, or the White Crystal Buddha, and has notable architecture. Donations to places of this type qualify for a tax deduction of 1x when made through the Revenue Department’s e-Donation system. This is general information, not tax advice. Eligibility depends on e-Donation registration and the limit of 10% of income; check the latest information with the Revenue Department.
Khun Wang welcomes visitors with cool-climate plants that bloom in winter and fruit that can be picked and tasted in summer. The page also mentions bird species from the Doi Inthanon range and green scenery framed by large trees that change colour with the seasons.
Sao Inthakhin served as the city pillar when King Mangrai established Chiang Mai in B.E. 1839. It now stands in a small Thai-style pavilion in front of Wat Chedi Luang. The pillar is made from a large timber trunk buried underground. An annual celebration called Inthakhin takes place around May.
Wat Inthrawat, also called Wat Tonkwen, is an old temple noted for its beauty. Its four-portico pavilion is described as the only one of its kind in the North. The temple’s traditional Lanna art is also regarded as a complete and valuable model.
From the station, visitors can see Doi Chiang Dao and morning mist. The area has flower plots and an experimental coffee plot, as well as accommodation for visitors. Guests are advised to bring their own food.
Orderly rows of pine trees are the station’s defining feature and have made the area a popular place to visit.
Wat Prasat has a long history and architectural value. Its principal Buddha image is a white stucco figure in the Mara-Vijaya posture, with a serene, revered expression. The image is regarded as sacred and has been associated with the temple for generations.
The antiquities and archaeological remains found here include a relic stupa, a Buddha-image repository (khruphra), an ordination hall, a viharn, and carved marble Buddha images. The temple is on a mountain beside the Ping River, with views in every direction. A naga staircase with 241 steps leads up to it.
T.A.P. Orange Farm is in Tha Ton and grows Sai Nam Phueng oranges, which bear abundantly around December–February. Alongside the orange orchard are a flower garden, playground, orange-products shop and fresh-coffee shop. The source gives telephone 0 5345 3302.
Khru Ba Siwichai is revered as a saint of Lanna and is respected by people in Chiang Mai and the wider public. Each morning, hundreds of monks from Wat Sri Soda walk to the Khru Ba Siwichai plaza to receive alms.