Explore Chiang Mai

Chiangmai is the largest city in northern Thailand with beautiful nature blended with Lanna culture and the colours of contemporary life, a natural wonderland with ethnic diversity, a multitude of attractions and welcoming hospitality. Therefore, Chiang Mai is a province that has many tourists, both Thai and foreign, come in their millions each year.

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8 experiences

Half-day Thai cooking class in Chiang Mai (F&F) Food & Local Life

Half-day Thai cooking class in Chiang Mai

Head out on a culinary adventure on this half-day cooking class. Your first stop is the lively local market, where you can see the local flavours and ingredients.

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Half Day Sankampang and Handicraft Village from Chiang Mai (F&F) Culture & Heritage

Half Day Sankampang and Handicraft Village from Chiang Mai

Many of the very best handicrafts in all of Thailand are produced right here in the North. We can now visit a number of workshops and factories where these Northern handicrafts are made, all the way along Sankampaeng Road to the village of Bo Sang.

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Half Day Doi Suthep Temple With City Temples From Chiang Mai (F&F) Culture & Heritage

Half Day Doi Suthep Temple With City Temples From Chiang Mai

This is a good tour to start off your stay in Chiang Mai by giving you an overview of our beautiful city with over 700 years of history. We take the winding road up the side of the hill overlooking the city to visit the…

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Half Day Doi Suthep Temple With Meo Doi Pui From Chiang Mai - AM tour (F&F) Culture & Heritage

Half Day Doi Suthep Temple With Meo Doi Pui From Chiang Mai - AM tour

We take the winding road up the side of the hill overlooking the city to visit the most significant temple in Chiang Mai, the 600 year-old Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, which lies 3,500 feet above sea level. Inside you will find the symbol of…

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Half Day Chiang Mai Temples From Chiang Mai - AM or PM tour (F&F) Culture & Heritage

Half Day Chiang Mai Temples From Chiang Mai - AM or PM tour

Enter ancient Chiang Mai's city walls to visit five of the most significant temples in Chiang Mai. The glorious “Wat Suan Dok” where the ash remains of Chiang Mai's Royal Family are kept, the enchanting “Wat Phra Singh”, dating back to 1345 AD and known…

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Full Day Doi Inthanon National Park From Chiang Mai (F&F) Adventure & Nature

Full Day Doi Inthanon National Park From Chiang Mai

At 8,514 feet above sea level, Doi Inthanon is the highest peak in Thailand. It is located 105 kilometres from Chiang Mai, and its national park is one of the most fertile natural treasure troves in all of Chiang Mai province.

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Full Day Chiang Rai And Golden Triangle From Chiang Mai (F&F) Culture & Heritage

Full Day Chiang Rai And Golden Triangle From Chiang Mai

An early morning drive through the beautiful Northern scenery, with a stop at the Hot Springs at Mae Kajan. We drive on to visit Wat Rong Khun (White Temple) which is completely white in color.

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Evening Khan Toke Dinner And Dance (F&F) Food & Local Life

Evening Khan Toke Dinner And Dance

The food here in the North of Thailand is very different to the rest of the country. Traditionally Northern families sit and eat their dinners around a Khantoke, a small circular table, sitting on the floor.

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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Chiang Mai at a glance

The essentials for planning your excursions, from people who live here.

  • Best time to visitNov – FebCool, dry and clear
  • Ideal stay3 – 4 daysOld city, temples + 1–2 day trips
  • Airport (CNX)15–20 minby car to the Old City
  • Temple visitsCover upShoulders and knees covered

When to go

  • Cool season · best weather
  • Hot season · up to 35°C+
  • Rainy season · green hills, afternoon showers
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecSongkran water festival · 13–15 AprYi Peng and Loy Krathong lanterns · Nov

Local tip: Go up to Doi Suthep early — you are ahead of both the coaches and the midday heat, and the view over the city is clearest in the morning.

Questions travellers ask

What should I not miss in Chiang Mai?
  • Doi Suthep – the golden temple on the mountain above the city, half a day.
  • The Old City temples – Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Singh, walkable in a morning.
  • Doi Inthanon – Thailand's highest peak, waterfalls and the royal pagodas, a full day.
  • An elephant sanctuary – observation and feeding, with no riding and no shows.

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When is the best time to come?

November to February is cool, dry and clear, and it is also when the festivals fall. March to May is hot, and in those months farm burning in the region can leave haze over the city for days at a time — worth knowing if you are sensitive to air quality or hoping for mountain views. June to October is green and lively, with showers that usually pass in an afternoon.

Which elephant experiences do you offer?

We work with sanctuaries where elephants are observed and fed rather than ridden, and where there are no performances. Each excursion page describes what the day involves so you can see exactly what you are booking.

What should I wear for temples and the mountains?

For temples, a top that covers your shoulders and trousers or a skirt below the knee, and shoes that slip off easily. Doi Inthanon and Doi Suthep are noticeably cooler than the city, especially early, so take a light layer for a mountain day.

Is hotel pickup included?

Most excursions include pickup from hotels in and around the Old City and the Nimman area. Mountain day trips start early. Each excursion page shows the pickup areas and times.

How do I book, and how far ahead?

Contact our Bangkok Tour Desk, which also looks after Chiang Mai, by email or the contact form. We confirm availability and the final price. Book at least one day ahead, and well ahead for Songkran in April and the November lantern festival.