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Golden chedi and ceremonial umbrella in the courtyard of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep near Chiang Mai.

Chiang Mai in 3 days

Temples and a museum in the Old City, the golden temple on Doi Suthep and the Monk's Trail, then the oldest temple, the local market, the ruins of Wiang Kum Kam and the Silver Temple, with a night market every evening.

3 days, 20 stopsBalanced paceBest Nov to FebApproved by TravPa Editors, Nov 3, 2026
Orange-tiled roofs enclose the golden chedi at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. · Adapted from JJ Harrison · Adaptation licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0

Trip at a glance

Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.

Day 1: The Old City

Temples and the city museum on foot, a market lunch, a quiet temple by the moat, then the Night Bazaar.

Check the weekday. Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Centre is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

  1. 1
    8:30 AMWat Phra SinghGo early while it is cool and quiet.About 1 hour here
    Entry: ฿[fee]
    Walk about 10 min
  2. 2
    9:45 AMWat Chedi LuangSome temples here offer "monk chats", a chance to talk with novice monks. The teak hall of Wat Phan Tao is next door.About 1 hour 15 min here
    Entry: ฿[fee]
    Walk about 5 min
  3. 3
    11:00 AMChiang Mai City Arts and Cultural CentreGalleries on Chiang Mai's history. Allow about an hour. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.About 1 hour 15 min here
    Entry: ฿90 (about $3)

    Official fees: City Heritage Centre, Chiang Mai MunicipalityLast verified

    Walk about 20 min, or a short Grab ride
  4. 4
    12:30 PMKad Thanin (Siri Wattana Market)Lunch from the trays of ready-cooked curries, grilled meats and northern dishes.About 1 hour 45 min here
    Pay as you go
    Walk about 15 min
  5. 5
    2:30 PMOptionalWat Lok MoleeUsually quiet in the afternoon; walk around the huge brick chedi behind the hall.About 1 hour 45 min here
    Entry: ฿[fee]
    Walk about 20 min along the moat
  6. 6
    4:30 PMTha Phae GateFrom here, Tha Phae Road leads east past old shophouses and temples. On Sundays, the Walking Street starts here.About 1 hour 15 min here
    Free to visit
    Walk about 15 min along Tha Phae Road
  7. 7
    6:00 PMNight BazaarOn a Sunday, go to the Sunday Walking Street on Ratchadamnoen Road instead.
    Free to visit

Before you go

Where to stay for this plan

Stay in the Old City: day 1 is all on foot, and Doi Suthep, Wat Umong and Nimman are a short ride away.

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