1. Khru Ba Si Wichai Monument
The monument is located near Huay Kaew Falls about 7 kilometers from the township. The monument was built to commemorate Khru Ba Si Wichai, a popular monk who led volunteers to build the first manmade road up the hill to Phrathat Doi Suthep temple.
The monument is located near Huay Kaew Falls about 7 kilometers from the township. The monument was built to commemorate Khru Ba Si Wichai, a popular monk who led volunteers to build the first manmade road up the hill to Phrathat Doi Suthep temple.
2. Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep
Wat Umong Mahatherachan, located on Suthep Road in the town. The spacious temple was found in the reign in King Mengrai around 1296. The renovation was done in the reign of King Kue Na. The large wall like building with a connected tunnel inside is a remarkable piece of art located in the temple compound. A large stupa is located near the temple’s wall. Wat Umong Mahatherachan is teemed with various kinds of trees, thus making it an ideal meditation place.
4. Huay Tueng Tao
Huay Tueng Tao is the beautiful lake and public park a few kilometres north of Chiang Mai City. The development of the area was inspired by His Majesty the King following his visit to Chiang Mai in 1980. Lake is is a manmade reservoir. The road circling the lake, is about three kilometres long. If you like, bring your own food but there are several nice restaurants where you can eat at very reasonable price. Huay Tung Tao is one of the locals’ get away places. The lake is in a lovely area with mountain views. There is a very good two lane road that goes around the lake - perfect for taking a walk, or taking your bike for a spin. There are quite a lot of facilities here, including a camping ground, paddle boat hire, ATV and paintball courses.
Doi Inthanon, which is the highest mountaintop in Thailand (2,565 meters above the sea level), followed by Doi Huamodluang (2,330 meters above the sea level). Doi Inthanon is the source of many rivers including Mae Klang, Mae Pakong, Mae Pon, Mae Hoi, Mae Ya, Mae Chaem, Mae Khan, and being part of Ping River, where the Bhumipol Dam is situated and generating the electrical power. Since the National Park is located at 2,565 meters above the sea level, it has cold weather and high humidity throughout the year, particularly on the top of the National Park. In winter, the temperature at the National Park is below 0° ac. And in summer, despite hot weather in central Chiang Mai and nearby districts, it is still freezing on the top of Doi Inthanon and tourists should be prepared with thick clothes.
7. Ratchaphruek Garden
Ratchaphruek Garden is nestled in a lush mountain landscape, this 400 rai (240,000m2) of land is indeed a picturesque setting, not only the garden itself with its many plant and flower species, but also its unique and delicate artwork and architecture which enriches the minds of its visitors with its seductive natural beauty. The area was the site for the Royal Flora Expo 2006, the world most beautiful international horticultural exposition. This exhibition commemorated the auspicious occasion of the 60th anniversary of the crowning of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The Association of International Horticultural Producers (AIPH) gave the expo A1 status, its highest honor. Ratchaphruek Garden is truly the fruit of this special event. The garden has been carefully maintained and developed, and is a splendid resource for agrotourism, as well as being a learning and research centre for the public and a meeting-place for farmers to share knowledge.
8. Wat Chedi Luang Worawihan
Wat Chedi Luang (also known as Temple of the big stupa) is houses the largest chedi in Chiang Mai. The temple is located right in the middle of the city and was built in the reign of King Saen Mueang Mak, the seventh king of Mengrai Dynasty. The 98 metre tall and 54 metre wide chedi was built in the reign of King Tilokkarat. The construction was completed in 1481. In 1545 the chedi was collapsed due to an earthquake during the reign of King Jiraprapa. The chapel in the front was built by Chao Khun Uba Lee Poramacharn (Sirichantathera) and Chao Kaeo Navarat in 1928. The magnificent methodological serpents ramble from the entrance of the chapel to its door on both sides. It is believed that they are the most beautiful man-made serpents in the northern Thailand.
9. What Phra Singh
Wat Phra Singh (Wat Phra Singh Woramahaviharn) is one of the biggest, best mural painting, finest and most famous temples in Chiang Mai. It is located on the western side of the medieval walled city of Chiang Mai, at the end of Phra Singh Road which leads from Ratchadamnoen Road (note: there's an error on Google Map where Ratchadamnoen Road isn't named Phra Singh Road beyond Phra Pok Klao junction). The name Wat Phra Singh means Monastery of the Lion Buddha.
Wat Phra Singh has two of the most exquisite structures of Lanna architecture that is still standing, namely the ho trai and Viharn Lai Kham. It is also home to the Phra Sihing Buddha image, one of the most important Buddha images in the city. The monastery was built by King Pha Yu, seventh ruler of the Mangrai Dynasty, in 1345, to enshrine the ashes of his father, King Kham Fu. The chedi containing the king's ashes is located behind the ubosot.
10. Chiang Mai City Arts & Culture Centre
Chiang Mai City Arts & Culture Centre is located on the city centre, The old building of elegant architectural design was built in 1924. Standing on the location of former royal hall, the building was used as the central administrative offices of the Monthon Phayap administrative unit of Siam, and later as the Provisncial Hall of Chiang Mai.
The cultural center was created to help them understand their roots and foster a sense of pride in local indentity and thus to help preserve the beauty of local customs and culture. The museum has been divided into two sections. The front part of the square-shaped building contains permanent exhibits. The rear section of the building has been dedicated to cultural activities, temporary exhibits, a souvenir shop, a lecture theatre, an exhibition hall for Lanna arts and an archive.
Located just outside the city of Chiang Mai, a temple famous for its legend of a white elephant is one of the attractions of northern Thailand's most famous. With gold-plated walls and the massive size of the complex, do not miss the opportunity to visit this place.
3. Wat Umong Mahatherachan
Wat Umong Mahatherachan, located on Suthep Road in the town. The spacious temple was found in the reign in King Mengrai around 1296. The renovation was done in the reign of King Kue Na. The large wall like building with a connected tunnel inside is a remarkable piece of art located in the temple compound. A large stupa is located near the temple’s wall. Wat Umong Mahatherachan is teemed with various kinds of trees, thus making it an ideal meditation place.
5. Bor Sang Village
Bor Sang Village Bor Sang Village is located at Highway 1006. This road serves as the location to the largest amount and the most popular of handicraft factories and shops in Chiang Mai. It begins at the Chiang Mai - Sankampaeng intersection and continues to the Sankampaeng district at k.m. 13. It is lined on both sides by showrooms and factories where you have the opportunity to observe the production of crafts, as well as purchase them. Thai silk, cotton, lacquerware, ceramics, leather products, silverware, umbrellas, woodwork, jewelry, and antiques can all be found along this road.
Bor Sang Village Bor Sang Village is located at Highway 1006. This road serves as the location to the largest amount and the most popular of handicraft factories and shops in Chiang Mai. It begins at the Chiang Mai - Sankampaeng intersection and continues to the Sankampaeng district at k.m. 13. It is lined on both sides by showrooms and factories where you have the opportunity to observe the production of crafts, as well as purchase them. Thai silk, cotton, lacquerware, ceramics, leather products, silverware, umbrellas, woodwork, jewelry, and antiques can all be found along this road.
6. Doi Inthanon
7. Ratchaphruek Garden
Ratchaphruek Garden is nestled in a lush mountain landscape, this 400 rai (240,000m2) of land is indeed a picturesque setting, not only the garden itself with its many plant and flower species, but also its unique and delicate artwork and architecture which enriches the minds of its visitors with its seductive natural beauty. The area was the site for the Royal Flora Expo 2006, the world most beautiful international horticultural exposition. This exhibition commemorated the auspicious occasion of the 60th anniversary of the crowning of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The Association of International Horticultural Producers (AIPH) gave the expo A1 status, its highest honor. Ratchaphruek Garden is truly the fruit of this special event. The garden has been carefully maintained and developed, and is a splendid resource for agrotourism, as well as being a learning and research centre for the public and a meeting-place for farmers to share knowledge.
8. Wat Chedi Luang Worawihan
9. What Phra Singh
Wat Phra Singh has two of the most exquisite structures of Lanna architecture that is still standing, namely the ho trai and Viharn Lai Kham. It is also home to the Phra Sihing Buddha image, one of the most important Buddha images in the city. The monastery was built by King Pha Yu, seventh ruler of the Mangrai Dynasty, in 1345, to enshrine the ashes of his father, King Kham Fu. The chedi containing the king's ashes is located behind the ubosot.
10. Chiang Mai City Arts & Culture Centre
The cultural center was created to help them understand their roots and foster a sense of pride in local indentity and thus to help preserve the beauty of local customs and culture. The museum has been divided into two sections. The front part of the square-shaped building contains permanent exhibits. The rear section of the building has been dedicated to cultural activities, temporary exhibits, a souvenir shop, a lecture theatre, an exhibition hall for Lanna arts and an archive.
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