Top places to visit in Chiang Mai — 19+ most famous, beautiful, must-go & best places to visit in Chiang Mai

In addition, the Pha Chor gorge is also very beautiful, born by the natural erosion process on the Ping River, a miniature version of the Grand Canyon.

Grand Canyon Water Park Chiang Mai
Address: 202 Chonprathan Road, Tambon Nam Phrae, Amphoe Hang Dong, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50230, Thailand
Hours: 9AM–7PM
Phone: +66 52 010 565
Admission: 50 baht/person

Best places to go in Chiang Mai: Karen Long Neck Village (Mae Rim)

The image of women with strangely long necks wrapped in layered collars makes you both surprised and curious. That is the long-neck Karen ethnic group in Chiang Mai. In addition to natural beauty, temples, architecture, and food, this city has many unique cultural identities from local people.

The practice of making a long neck originated from Myanmar. The woman, from an early age, wore copper collars around her neck, wrists and ankles. More with every passing day, the number of collars is increasing to support her neck. They are very gentle, hospitable and willing to introduce you to their unique customs.

They are also happy to take photos with tourists as a way to promote local tourism and introduce a unique culture. Don’t forget to buy some copper bracelets, rings as gifts, but that doesn’t mean you can imitate these women!

We have a detailed review of this village, please read here: Visit Karen Long Neck Village — Meet the last long neck women in Chiang Mai of Thailand.

Karen Long Neck Village
Address: 26 Moo 6 Tambon Nang Lae, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand
Hours: 7AM–7PM
Phone: +66 81 993 3827

Must see places in Chiang Mai: Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden

This is a very famous nursery in Chiang Mai with the transparent greenhouse and cute bonsai pots, extremely lovely. Feeling lost in here is like lost in a miniature botanic garden with everywhere is beautiful virtual living corners.

Cactus garden has thousands of plants and a variety of other plants. The path to the botanical garden has a glass bridge for you to stroll.

Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden
Address: Soi Mu 1, Soi 9 Mae Raem, Amphoe Mae Rim, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50180, Thailand
Hours: 8:30AM–5PM
Phone: +66 53 841 234

Top places to visit in Chiang Mai: Chiang Mai Zoo Aquarium

One of Chiang Mai top attractions close to nature and perhaps children love to see many rare animals with their own eyes. You can freely visit, watch and take photos with close and lovely creatures.

In addition, you will also visit an aquatic park with a variety of fish and aquatic plants.

Chiang Mai Zoo Aquarium
Address: 100 Huaykaew Rd, Tambon Su Thep, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Area: 200 acres
Opened: April 6, 1957
Hours: 8:30AM–5PM
Phone: +66 53 221 179
Admission: 100 baht/person

Top places to visit in Chiang Mai: Chiang Mai Night Safari

Located in Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, Chiang Mai Night Safari has a lot of wildlife such as elephants, zebras, lions, giraffes, hyenas, bears and crocodiles. They are raised in an environment that resembles wild nature and grows naturally.

A safe tram tour helps you get closer to the home of animals. The surrounding climate is always cool by trees and lakes so it is very comfortable. Some tourists who want to explore the nature and behavior of animals should choose to visit the evening, very very interesting.

Chiang Mai Night Safari
Address: 33 Moo 12 Nong Kwai, Hang Dong District, Chiang Mai 50230, Thailand
Opened: February 6, 2006
Hours: Monday – Friday: 1PM – 4PM / Saturday, Sunday: 10AM – 4PM / Night: 6PM – 11:30PM
Phone: +66 53 999 000
Url: http://www.chiangmainightsafari.com/

Where to go in Chiang Mai? Maesa Elephant Camp

Mae Sa is home to over 70 domesticated elephants located 30 km from Chiang Mai. Usually tourists will call a taxi or day tours in Chiang Mai to get to this elephant camp. In the elephant camp, there is Rinrada Resort for the your family to relax and enjoy playing in nature.

Mae Sa elephant camp is surrounded by a lush forest, green in a valley retaining pristine natural beauty. Every day, the elephants are very well cared for: feeding, bathing in the lake, practicing and playing games. They can play football, draw extremely funny, lovely and can also take you around the valley, watching their beautiful natural home. You can also take photos or learn to control these giant elephants.

Maesa Elephant Camp
Address: Tapae Road, 119/9 1096, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
Hours: 7:30AM–4PM

Must go places in Chiang Mai: Chiang Mai Night Bazaar

Dubbed the “mother of the flea market”, the famous Bazaar night market in the legend is a cheap shopping paradise that everyone loves. The stalls that line up to sell are almost everything from clothes, shoes, jewelry, bags …

Do not forget to visit the snack stalls on Chang Klan Street. If tired, try massage for about 200 baht for 60 minutes to eliminate fatigue.

Chiang Mai Night Bazaar
Address: Chang Moi Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
Hours: 5PM–12AM
Phone: +66 98 553 1083

Must visit places in Chiang Mai: Baan Kang Wat Village

You can see Baan Kang Wat as a complex for young people with entertainment activities such as painting, yoga, handmade design, handicrafts, fashion, accessories and lovely coffee shops. Love the coconut cream shop, mango sticky rice and restaurant. Although there are many types of entertainment, but this area is very peaceful, sweet, not noisy and hustle at all.

The shops at Baan Kang Wat are decorated in a vintage style with wood, ceramic, leaves, rough cloth and lovely pastel tone. It is also a Chiang Mai tourist destination loved by both locals and international visitors.

Baan Kang Wat
Address: 191 Baan Rampeng Road, Tambon Suthep, Amphoe Muang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Hours: 10AM–6PM / Monday: Closed
Phone: +66 95 691 0888

Best places to visit in Chiang Mai: Studio Naenna

Located at the foot of Doi Suthep Mountain, Studio Naenna is an extremely interesting attraction. Here, you will witness the fabrics woven and dyed with natural materials with vivid colors and patterns. Artisans will turn them into fancy products like scarves, clothes, earrings, handbags.

Naenna Studio is also the place where regular workshops on fabrics and dyed materials for tourists are personally practiced. However, you need to follow the studio website and book early because they only accept small groups of guests.

Studio Naenna
Address: 138/8 Soi Chang Khian, Huay Keow Road, T. Chang peuak,, A. Muang, Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand
Hours: 9AM–5PM
Saturday, Sunday: Closed
Phone: +66 53 226 042
Url: https://studio-naenna.com/

Must go places in Chiang Mai: InClay Studio Pottery

InClay Studio is a lovely pottery workshop where artisans show their talent and turn raw clay into unique artworks. You can make pottery and buy handmade products here as souvenirs.

Pottery workshop is decorated very delicate, eye-catching so this is also a tourist destination, while taking advantage of virtual living with bold art background.

InClay studio pottery
Address: 35 Sirorot Rd, Tambon Su Thep, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Hours: 10AM–5PM / Sunday: Closed
Phone: +66 81 785 1943
Url: https://www.facebook.com/Inclaystudio/

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