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Discover Chiang Mai & Thailand – Travel Tips

Beyond the Villa: Explore Like a Local in Thailand

From temples and night markets to jungle adventures and peaceful rice fields, Northern Thailand has it all

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

It has been a sacred landmark of Chiang Mai since ancient times, located atop Doi Suthep mountain. It features a long seven-headed Naga staircase with 300 steps and a golden chedi in the beautiful Lanna style

Mae Sa Elephant Camp

is Northern Thailand’s largest elephant village, offering up-close experiences like elephant rides, training, bathing, and painting shows. It’s also a key center for elephant care and breeding.

Doi Inthanon National Park

is Thailand’s highest mountain at 2,565 meters, offering cool weather yearround. Visitors enjoy hiking through lush forests filled with tall trees, moss, and ferns, especially around Ang Ka Luang

Grand Canyon Chiang Mai

Experience the beauty and wonder of the cliffs and emerald-green water pools surrounded by towering cliffs. You can enjoy activities such as jumping into the water and having fun at the floating water park, which features outdoor water rides.

Wat Ton Kwen

is an important ancient Lanna temple. It is famous for its unique traditional wooden viharn, beautifully decorated and fully preserved. This viharn served as the model for Ho Kham Luang at Royal Park Rajapruek.

Ob Khan National Park

is a large high valley through which the Khan River flows, eroding the rocky banks into beautifully unique shapes. The park has created nature trails for visitors to explore and enjoy swimming in the natural waters.

Chiang Mai Night Safari

is an open zoo offering close-up animal viewing in zones like Savanna Safari and Jaguar Trail. Visitors can enjoy exciting shows and explore nocturnal animals on tram rides, a unique nighttime experience in Thailand.

Phu Fin Doi

is a stunning coffee shop in Hang Dong with a unique design and a skywalk offering breathtaking mountain and town views. Enjoy snapping photos at the cute treehouse and savor tasty meals, desserts, and drinks.

Hang Dong Thai Massage School

is a well-known massage school in the Hang Dong area. The instructors have extensive experience and offer a variety of massage techniques and herbal treatments that are different from typical massage shops.

Tha Phae Gate

is the eastern gate of Chiang Mai’s old city, surrounded by the historic moat and brick walls. The area features a spacious plaza used for festivals and is the starting point of the popular Sunday Walking Street market.

Tha Phae Walking Street

It held every Sunday, closes the road from Tha Phae Gate to Ratchadamnoen Road. The street is lined with numerous stalls offering delicious local and international food, unique clothing, handmade crafts, and one-of-a-kind souvenirs.

Nimmanhaemin Road

is one of Chiang Mai’s most famous streets, bustling with shops, restaurants, and trendy cafes. Soi 1 preserves Lanna culture with galleries and home décor shops, while Soi 9 is a coffee lover’s paradise filled with popular cafés.