Chiang Mai things to do

Observe monks at this unique-looking wat. Note the 'chedi' in the name - a chedi is a stupa of sorts, its distinguishing feature being a square base and a 5-stepped spire. Only Wat Chedi Luang has a si...

Masterpieces of temple architecture behind ancient walls. Behind the moat and the partially preserved brick wall, the Old Town a bit of its charm preserved. During a walk you every few minutes graceful ...

Monks still live in this temple. The oldest part of the extensive temple grounds at Wat Chedi Luang is a brick chedi that collapsed after an earthquake in 1545 but was once 90m/300ft high, as the massi...

A Buddhist temple outside of Chiang Mai. The biggest and most important wat in the city is Wat Phra Singh. It lies on the main street leading right into the broad temple grounds, which were once the ce...

A Buddhist temple outside of Chiang Mai located on top of Mount Doi Suthep. Wat Doi Suthep is situated amid stupendous scenery at a height of 1053m/3455ft beneath the summit of Mount Doi Pui (1685m/552...

price level: budget , , address: 119/9 Tapae Rd., Muang District, Chiang Mai

Luxurious oasis in the Old Town. Houses in Thai style, grouped around a pool. Air conditioning, TV, fridge. 40 bedrooms, 50 / 1 Ratchadamnoen Rd, tel: 053 41 88 98, fax 053 41 89 00, www.tamarindvilla...

Nice cheap guest house near the Kad Suan Kaew Shopping Center on the northwest edge of the wall. Helpful staff & owners, modern rooms with small balcony. Large common room with flat screen with a huge...

At night there is live music from two bands in the Terrace restaurant on the Ping. You can view your menu on the boat trip to the Riverside to serve. It sets out for the daily hour river trip from the...