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What to do in Chiang Mai?
Tours, activities and festivals to do in Chiang Mai
Here you will find a selection of things to do in Chiang Mai in addition to the suggested visits listed in the section''To visit in Chiang Mai''.Looking for ideas on what to do in Chiang Mai on your next trip to Thailand? The historic capital of the Lanna Kingdom, this city captivates with its unique blend of culture, spirituality, and nature. Whether it's visiting iconic temples like Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, exploring local markets, trekking in the surrounding mountains, or taking a little immersion stay with the Karen, or taking Thai cooking classes or meeting Thailand's elephants in an ethical and respectful way.
There are so many activities to do in Chiang Mai! And I also offer you, at the end of the page, a suggestion for a travel program and Chiang Mai itinerary perfect for discovering this destination, let's go, follow the guide and also consult the page on places and visits to do in Chiang Mai to organize your stay in the Rose of the North.
Tours & activities in Chiang Mai and around
This selection includes tours, excursions and activities that I have personally tested or were tested by people I fully trust but also offers by recognized agencies or websites known for their seriousness and quality.
Comfortable immersion stay with the Karen hill tribe
Offered in English
Spend 2 days or 3 days immersed with the Karen hill tribe in a mountain village in a comfortable homestay. Share their daily life, their activities and meet the elephants in an ethical and respectable setting. An unforgettable and unique adventure !
Live Thai rural life for a day
Offered in EnglishSpend the day in a small rural village near Chiang Mai and live a summary of the Thai local life in the countryside (rice palnting, breeding, cooking, traditions...).
Two days trek at Doi Inthanon and Ban Pa Pong Piang (Chiang Mai)
Offered in EnglishDiscover the nature and life of the Karen hill tribe at Doi Inthanon mountains near Chiang Mai. This tour will also take you to see the most beautiful rice terraces in Thailand!
Chiang Mai Sightseeing Tour: Tha Pae Gate, Wat Umong & Local Market
Offered in EnglishAmazing with at Chiang Mai, sightseeing around the town,famous Tha phae gate,visit local market and Wat Umong is unique because of its location in the forest and its system of tunnels. The serene and peaceful atmosphere at the 13th century
Explore Doi Suthep & Wat Pha Lat
Offered in EnglishVisit Doi Suthep Temple, the most famous temple in Chiang Mai with exquisite Lanna architecture! You can also see the panoramic view of Chiang Mai from the top of the temple. Then, we'll visit Doi Pui National Park and the hidden temple called Wat Pha Lat Temple!
Paramotor flight over the Chiang Mai countryside
Offered in EnglishFly over the stunning landscapes of Chiang Mai, mountain ridges, fields and rice paddies as far as the eye can see and enjoy a breathtaking view above the clouds. Paramotor flights during the day or at sunrise and sunset. A memorable experience in Chiang Mai!
Two days trek on Doi Inthanon mountain with visit of a Karen village
Offered in EnglishDiscover the jungle and the mountains and the life of the Karen hill tribe during a 2-day trek on the highest mountain in Thailand. Tee your Karen English-speaking guide will also amaze you with its magic tricks!
Sacred Jungle Trail Trek up to Doi Suthep Temple in Chiang Mai
Offered in EnglishTrek up to Doi Suthep temple, the most revered temple in Chiang Mai with a guide starting from the monk's trail and then plunging into the jungle. You will come across a forest temple and hidden waterfalls.
Chiang Mai : Bua Tong Sticky Waterfalls and Picnic with a Local
Offered in EnglishSticky and pretty, the Bua Tong Waterfalls in Chiang Mai will surely give you a one-of-a-kind experience. Let's climb the Bua Tong limestone waterfalls and make a splash in the pool surrounded by greenery.
Evening Street Food Walking Tour at Chiang Mai Gate
Offered in EnglishIf you’re in Chiang Mai, you might find at the Chiang Mai Gate the food stalls located on the south side of the Old City’s square moat. The Chiang Mai Gate food stalls come to life around 5-10 pm everyday, and I'll be taking you there! Let's go!
Chiang Mai: Bamboo Rafting with Local Lunch
Offered in EnglishWe'll be taking an hour's drive from Chiang Mai to Mae Wang. We'll go up to the rafting river, which takes only about 30 minutes. One raft can take about 3-4 people depending on the weight. You can also go rafting by yourself or with a guide!
Taste the 10 Must-Try Dishes in Chiang Mai
Offered in EnglishI'll take you to 10 local food places in Chiang Mai city selected by me, a true Local Expert through and through! I would love to show you what we eat in daily, so be ready to spend your extraordinary day tasting some extraordinary food!
Alms Offering & Temple Hopping in Chiang Mai
Offered in EnglishIn this trip, we will follow the guidance of a local to give your offering to the monks in the early morning. Most of common gifts are included rice, fresh fruit and traditional dessert in the alms bowl. We will then go on the the most important temple hopping in Chiang Mai and discover the ancient days of this peaceful city.
Travel Chiang Mai: Umbrella Village, Wood Carving Village & Unique Silver Temple
Offered in EnglishVisit Bo Sang umbrella making center in Sankampaeng, Silverware and Thai silk. You can do tattoo painting or buy unique T-shirt or mobile phone case for artists to paint or create in 10 minutes. Wood carving at Baan Tawai. And visit stunning Silver Temple.
Private 3-Hour Vegetable and Fruit Carving Class in Chiang Mai!
Offered in EnglishCome and experience Thai vegetable and fruit carving arts during this 3-hour private class in Chiang Mai! You'll learn about traditional Thai carving techniques and have fun transforming local fruits and vegetables into your own unique art pieces!
Tours from Chiang Mai
This selection includes tours, excursions and activities that I have personally tested or were tested by people I fully trust but also offers by recognized agencies or websites known for their seriousness and quality.
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Visit Historic Lamphun, Eat with Locals in the Countryside and Cook Northern-Style Dinner
Offered in EnglishLamphun was the second Lanna capital and it's more than 1,300 years old. You'll learn more about the Lanna culture, including the local way of life, Buddhist customs and food. We'll lunch with Lamphun locals and cook easy dinner like northerners at my home.
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Chiang Rai famous temples from Chiang Mai
Offered in EnglishVisit the most beautiful temples in Chiang Rai : one all white and one all blue! We'll also go to the unique Black House museum, also the lotus temple unseen in Thailand and have one of the best Khao Soi in Chiang Rai for lunch.
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Explore the Unseen Temple & Secret Village in Lampang
Offered in EnglishJoin me and you'll get to explore an unforgettably beautiful temple on the cliffs and the beautiful scenery at the border between Lampang and Chiangmai! You'll also get to relax at a waterfall and a hot spring!
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See Sunset at White Temple with Heartmade Meal in a Farm
Offered in EnglishChiang Mai to Chiang Rai, we'll visit the fanciful Blue Temple, have organic lunch and Blue Latte at the farm restaurant Sawan Bon Din (Heaven on Earth), Black house, Singha Park and see the vanilla sunset (weather pemitting) at the White temple.
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Sightseeing and Northern Thai Home-Cooking at Farmhouse in Lamphun
Offered in EnglishLet's cook and eat like a northerner! If you want to experience original Northern Thai food (beyond tasting), let us make your wish come true. Learn how we cook and serve these special dishes at our farmhouse in Lamphun and go sightseeing around the city.
Things to do in Chiang Mai
- Leave for treks in the mountains or the jungle or to meet the hill tribes. We are not big fan of the tribes villages because the one agencies amke you visit are often "human zoos" where everything is set up for tourism and mercantile purposes.
Ask at your hotel or the dive clubs and travel agencies for information.
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- Spend the day with elephants but not anywhere !
Many elephant camps in Thailand do not treat their elephants with the respect they deserve, even though there is a collective awareness driven by a tourist demand that is increasingly turning towards more respectful interactions. Avoid all the so-called sanctuaries that offer elephant rides. Instead, watch them, accompany them on walks in the jungle, as is notably offered by this 2-day stay with the Karen in the mountains of Chiang Mai. As for me, even bathing with 4 or more tourists around an elephant, or even climbing on them to use them as a diving board, even if it looks great and is widely offered, is too intrusive an activity. The more the sanctuary lets them live their lives as elephants, albeit domestic, the more you come and meet them with the respect they deserve.
- Fire massage , this massage technique called yam khang massage is still practiced by very few people, including 3 people in a small community a little outside the city of Chiang Mai. It is impressive but also has recognized therapeutic virtues. So if you are up for it, see the file on fire massage in Chiang Mai.
- Havng dinner at Chiang Mai's Walking Streets , the Saturday one held on Wualai Road and the Sunday one that takes place on Thapae Rod and spills over a bit into the parallel streets. For me, it's definitely one of the must-sees in Chiang Mai. You have to do at least one. And personally, I have a slight preference for the Saturday night walking street because there are very interesting ceremonies that welcome foreign tourists on Saturday nights in the nearby Silver Temple. Otherwise, you can enjoy the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar every day, but it caters more to foreign tourists, while the Walking Streets are very busy with locals and Thai tourists. All three are good places to buy souvenirs of your trip to Thailand.
Events and festivals in Chiang Mai
What better way to experience Thai cuisine and forge links with local than eating with a thai family in Thailand ?
Bo Sang Umbrella & San Kamphaeng handicraft Festival (Chiang Mai)
This festival is generaly held in January
Chinese New Year celebrations
This festival is generaly held in February
Chiang Mai Flower Festival
This festival is generaly held in February
Chiang Mai International Balloon Festival
This festival is generaly held in March
Visakha Bucha Day Walking Ceremony to Doi Suthep
This festival is generaly held in May
Chiang Mai City Pillar Shrine Festival
This festival is generaly held in May
Chiang Mai Yee Peng Festival
This festival is generaly held in November
Chiang Mai Loy Krathong & Yee Peng Festival
This festival is generaly held in November
Wat Pan Tao Loy Krathong Candle Ceremony
This festival is generaly held in November
Charming Chiang Mai Flower Festival
This festival is generaly held in December
Chiang Mai Ping Fai Festival
This festival is generaly held in December
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