Introduction Chiang Mai Zoo is reputed to be the largest zoo in Thailand. Built along the contours of the mountain, it is located about one kilometer from Chiang Mai University. It lies to the south of Huai Kaeo Road.
Introduction Maesa Valley is located about 14 kilometers north of Chiang Mai and features an elephant camp, an orchid plantation, and Maesa Waterfall. The elephant training camp offers elephant acrobatic shows, and visitors can also take a ride on a wooden chair strapped to an elephant’s back for a stroll through the valley. Nearby the elephant camp is a waterfall park surrounded by towering ancient trees, presenting a scene of pristine forest.
Introduction Ancient Temple is located next to the Winter Festival Square in the northern part of the city. The temple houses various gourd-shaped stupas of different sizes, embedded with ceramic tiles, giving it a rather peculiar appearance. Legend has it that when the Burmese army attacked Chiang Mai, they repeatedly failed to conquer it. The Burmese and the King of Chiang Mai agreed to a stupa-building competition — whoever completed their stupa first would be declared the winner. The Chiang Mai army cleverly…
Introduction The Tribal Research Center is located within Chiang Mai University, 5 kilometers west of the city center. It is a specialized research institution dedicated to collecting and studying historical, cultural, customs, lifestyles, beliefs, and other information about Thailand’s various ethnic tribes. Chiang Mai, Thailand…
Introduction Doi Suthep Mountain, located 16 kilometers west of Chiang Mai and standing at an elevation of 1,667 meters, is a natural lookout point in the region. Known locally in Chinese as "Yuxian Mountain" or "Huixian Mountain," it is famous for housing the renowned Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. The mountain slopes are covered with colorful roses, while the summit is often shrouded in white clouds, offering breathtaking scenery. Ascending...
Introduction: Chiang Mai Botanical Garden, located near the zoo, is filled with a variety of flowers, plants, and trees. The scenery is pleasant, and the environment is elegant. | Chiang Mai, Thailand…
Introduction Tham Chiang Dao is located 80 kilometers from Chiang Mai city center, near the Thai-Myanmar border. It is a natural limestone cave. Inside the cave, there is a temple, and the rock walls are carved with numerous Buddha statues. The cave passages are unfathomably deep, with underground rivers flowing gently, sending chills through the air. It is said that no one has ever reached the end of the cave. The other end of the cave, which serves as the exit, is in Myanmar...
Sam Kamphaeng Hot Springs is located in a small town in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand, about 36 kilometers from Chiang Mai city. Surrounded by lush trees and green mountains, the hot springs area is also dotted with various blooming flowers, creating an extremely serene environment. Covering approximately 40 acres, it serves as an ideal destination for vacation and leisure, and is highly popular among local residents. …
Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden is located at the foot of a mountain in Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Province. Established in 1992, it is Thailand’s oldest and most important botanical garden, as well as a center for scientific research. It is dedicated to the collection, conservation, study, and cultivation of rare and endangered Thai flora. The garden primarily focuses on…
Doi Inthanon National Park is located in Mae Taeng District, Chiang Mai Province, about 60 kilometers from Chiang Mai city. Known as the "Roof of Thailand," it is home to Thailand’s highest peak—Doi Inthanon. Established in 1972, the park spans 482 square kilometers and is a scenic wonderland rich in diverse flora and fauna. The...
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, also known as "Doi Suthep Temple," is located on Doi Suthep Mountain in Chiang Mai Province, approximately 15 kilometers from Chiang Mai city. It is a Theravada Buddhist temple. For many Thai people, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is an extremely sacred place, and from the temple, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Chiang Mai, making it a popular tourist destination for foreign visitors to Thailand...
Wat Phra Singh is located in the western part of Chiang Mai’s Old City and is the largest and most interesting Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai. Originally built in 1345, it has been expanded multiple times to reach its current size. Along with Wat Chedi Luang, it is considered one of the most revered temples in the Old City. The temple grounds are shaded by ancient trees, with lush pines and cypresses. As you push open the temple gate, the first thing that catches your eye is a…
Introduction Bhubing Palace is situated on Doi Suthep Mountain, about 4 kilometers uphill from Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. It serves as the summer residence of the King and Queen of Thailand and was built in 1926. The palace is designed in traditional Thai architectural style, and members of the royal family stay here annually from January to March. The gardens outside the palace are open to visitors on regular days. The garden is lush with greenery…
Introduction The Northern Thailand Cultural Park is located near Chiang Mai hotels. The park features an exhibition hall displaying life-sized models of hill tribe minorities and various handicrafts. There is also an orchid garden, amusement park, and several typical northern Thai houses. A miniature train runs around the park, and visitors can also tour the grounds by horse-drawn carriage or elephant, enjoying a variety of exotic flowers, folk dance performances, and elephant shows.
Introduction Wat Chiang Man, also translated as Chang Wan Temple, is located on Ratchaphakhinai Road in the old city area, north of Chiang Mai city center. Built in 1300, it is the oldest temple in Chiang Mai and was once the residence of King Mengrai, the founder of the city. The temple is famous for its statue of the Buddha and a crystal statue...
Introduction Lumpini Park is the largest park in Bangkok. The park is lush with tropical trees, and there is a floating restaurant on the lake, making it a popular leisure spot for Bangkok residents. At the park entrance stands a bronze statue of King Rama VI, along with a verdant square. A large, over ten-meter-long painted pleasure boat is built on the lake, offering breathtaking lake views. Thailand Bangkok…
Introduction The Dragon Boat Temple is a historical monument commemorating the friendly relations between Thailand and China. Thailand established mutually beneficial and amicable trade relations with China at a very early stage. King Rama III once commissioned royal artisans to build a model of a royal trading ship on the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya River as a keepsake. The model of the trading ship is a building made of steel-reinforced concrete. Its shape, size, and color tone…
Highlights Thailand’s largest zoo, home to a wide variety of rare birds and animals. Introduction Khaolarin Zoo is Thailand’s largest zoo and the only one in Bangkok. Originally built as a royal garden by King Rama V of the Bangkok Dynasty. The garden is filled with lush flowers and trees, offering a serene and beautiful environment, known as “Suan Khaolarin Royal Garden.” Because it is located within the Dusit Palace Gardens…
The Seven-Colored Waterfall is located in the Mae Taeng District of Chiang Mai and is part of the Mae Taeng National Park. The waterfall originates from Rainbow Spring (also known as the Seven-Colored Spring), which contains a high level of calcium carbonate. As the water flows down, the calcium deposits on the rocks. The calcium carbonate makes the rock surfaces less slippery. Believe it or not, although these rocks...
Bosang is a small village located in the eastern suburbs of Chiang Mai, about 9 kilometers from the city center, and is renowned worldwide for its handmade floral umbrellas. Bosang is a tiny village where generations have made a living by crafting umbrellas. Travelers from around the globe visit Thailand to admire the village’s picturesque scenery and purchase its delicate and beautiful...