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Le Wat Umong

Wat Umong

On the outskirts of Chiang Mai, Wat Umong stands apart with its underground tunnels dating from the 13th century and a forest park dedicated to Buddhist meditation.

Culture & HeritageBuddhism

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Wat Suan Dok

A 14th-century Lanna temple in Chiang Mai, Wat Suan Dok brings together a Sri Lankan-style chedi, a royal cemetery and an exchange program with monks.

Culture & HeritageBuddhism

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Le Wat Sri Suphan (Silver Temple)

Wat Sri Suphan (Silver Temple)

South of Chiang Mai's old city, Wat Sri Suphan stands out for its ubosot covered entirely in silver, a creation of the silversmiths from the Wualai neighborhood.

BuddhismSpirituality

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Le Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

Perched at 1,073 meters above Chiang Mai, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep encompasses six centuries of Lanna art around a golden chedi and a founding legend.

Culture & HeritageBuddhism

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Le Wat Phra Singh

Wat Phra Singh

Founded in 1345 in the old city of Chiang Mai, Wat Phra Singh houses a venerated Buddha statue and exemplifies the pinnacle of Lanna architecture.

FestivalsCulture & Heritage

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Le Wat Pha lat

Wat Pha Lat

A forest temple founded in 1386 on the slopes of Doi Suthep, accessible from Chiang Mai via the Monk's Trail. Complete visitor's guide.

Nature & LandscapeBuddhism

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Chiang Mai

Wat Chedi Luang

A major Lanna stupa in the historic center of Chiang Mai, Wat Chedi Luang preserves six centuries of history, from the reign of Saen Muang Ma to the 1545 earthquake.

Iconic DestinationsCulture & Heritage

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Chiang Mai

Warorot Market

Founded in 1910 by Princess Dara Rasmi, Warorot Market concentrates fresh produce, Lanna specialties and local crafts in Chiang Mai's Chinese quarter.

CyclingMarkets

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Chiang Mai

Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden

Thailand's premier botanical garden, the Queen Sirikit site spans 1,000 hectares of themed glasshouses and trails just 30 minutes from Chiang Mai.

Nature & LandscapeNational Parks

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Sources Chaudes De San Khamphaeng

San Kamphaeng Hot Springs

Located 30 km from Chiang Mai, a geothermal complex combining an active geyser, thermal pools, traditional egg cooking in hot springs and Thai massages.

Nature & LandscapeMountains

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Mok Fa Waterfall

Mok Fah Waterfall

A 60-meter waterfall north of Chiang Mai on the road to Pai. Forest setting, swimming pool, and nearby bat cave.

Nature & LandscapeForest

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Chiang Mai

Maiiam Contemporary Art Museum

In Sankamphaeng, east of Chiang Mai, Maiiam Museum presents a collection of Thai contemporary art housed in a building with a distinctive mirrored mosaic façade.

Culture & HeritageMuseums

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Mae Wang

A rural valley 30 km from Chiang Mai, Mae Wang combines rafting on the Wang River, a national park at the foot of Doi Inthanon, and Karen and Hmong villages.

VillagesEthnic Minorities

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Chiang Mai

Mae Rim

Just 30 minutes from Chiang Mai, Mae Rim combines a botanical garden, Huay Tung Tao Lake, northern hill tribe villages and elephant sanctuaries at the foot of Doi Suthep.

Nature & LandscapeWildlife

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Chiang Mai

Ganesha Himal Museum

Founded in 2002 in Doi Lo district, this private museum dedicated to Ganesh combines a teak sanctuary, exhibition halls, and gardens, 35 km south of Chiang Mai.

City & ArchitectureMuseums

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Doi

Located 13 km from Chiang Mai, the Doi Suthep-Pui massif brings together a national park, the golden sanctuary of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and the royal Bhubing Palace.

Nature & LandscapeCulture & Heritage

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Chiang Mai

Doi Pha Dam

A karst summit of 1571 m near Chiang Mai, Doi Pha Dam is climbed in a day through terraced rice fields and Karen villages.

Nature & LandscapeTrekking

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Le parc national Doi Inthanon

Doi Inthanon National Park

Located 100 km from Chiang Mai, Doi Inthanon National Park protects Thailand's highest peak, four major waterfalls and an avifauna of 306 species.

Nature & LandscapeNational Parks

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