Chiang Mai Attractions
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National Museum
The Chiang Mai National Museum houses a multitude of interesting artifacts and sculptures.
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Wat Buakkhrok Luang
(Temples)
A less known temple, Wat Buakkhrok Luang is charming and well decorated. The Chiang Saen style statue of Buddha inside the temple is particularly notable.
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Wat Pha Pong
(Temples)
Reflecting a fusion of Chinese and Burmese influences, the grand Wat Pha Pong is an interest Buddhist site.
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Wat Phra Singh
(Temples)
A prominent temple in Chiang Mai, Wat Phra Singh is located in the heart of the old city. The temple dates back to 1345.
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Wat Suan Dok
(Temples)
Wat Suan Dok houses an important relic based on an old legend. The temple contains a Chiang Mai style Buddha standing 6 m, a huge open hall, and much detailed ornamentation.
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Wat Chedi Luang
(Temples)
The ruins of Wat Chedi Luang indicate the impressive size of the structure prior to its destruction caused by the 1545 earthquake.
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Wat Chet Yot
(Temples)
This mid 15th C temple was once an outstanding complex during its time. It was abandoned following Burmese attacks, but restored in the 1950s.
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Wat Chiang Man
(Temples)
Built in the late 13th C, Wat Chiang Man existed even before the town was founded.
Chiang Mai Zoo
The botanic garden, beyond the university, contains a wealth of exotic plants including orchids. The neighboring zoo, Thailand's largest, is well worth a visit, concentrating on native south Asian animals and rare species of birds and butterflies.
Chiang Mai Zoo
100 Heaykeaw Road, Tambol
Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 502000
Thailand
100 Heaykeaw Road, Tambol
Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 502000
Thailand
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| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
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Gates
The old walled city is no longer the heart of Chiang Mai today, the new town center being situated just to the east, closer to the Menam Ping. Four of the five original city gates - Tha Phae (east), Suan Dok ("Flower Garden", west), Chang Phuak ("White Elephant", north) and San Poong (south-west) - have been rebuilt from designs based on old models.
Night Market
Every evening Tha Phae Road and Chang Klan Road, between the east gate and the Menam Ping, are transformed into a huge street market with a multitude of stalls selling food, fabrics and typical local products (mainly from the hill tribes). There are also numerous small, mostly open-air, restaurants from which the colorful atmosphere can be imbibed.
Tribal Research Centre and Museum
Chiang Mai University, opened in 1965, is also situated north-west of the city on the way to Wat Doi Suthep. The university's Tribal Research Center and Museum is dedicated to the study of the hill tribes, and to ensuring their survival and that of their culture. The museum provides an interesting insight into the lives of the hill peoples. Examples of their craftwork are also on display.
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| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Chiang Mai Surroundings
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Chiang Dao, Thailand
The principle attraction of Chiang Dao is the scenery. Sitting above the Menam Ping gorge, the surroundings consist of lush forest and limestone peaks.
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Doi Pui National Park
Doi Pui National Park is an interesting stretch of jungle past the Meo Village, where local villagers in their tribal outfits allow themselves to be photographed for a fee. The Park summit offers beautiful views.
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Wat Doi Suthep
Set atop a series of 306 steps is the Wat Doi Suthep which is dedicated to a devout monk by the name of Vasuthep. The temple features a striking, 66 feet high Gold chedi.
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Doi Inthanon National Park
Southwest of Chiang Mai is Doi Inthanon National Park, a scenic area of gorges and waterfalls surrounded by lush jungle.
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