Day 1
Old City Temples and Market
- 8:30Wat Chedi LuangSight
- 10:15Wat Lok MoliSight
- 16:00Sunday Walking Street MarketRatchadamnoen Walking StreetWalk
Day by day
Day 2
Doi Suthep Temple and Hills
- 7:30Doi Suthep TempleWat Phra That Doi SuthepDay trip
- 10:00Mae Sa WaterfallSight
- 14:30Bhubing PalaceSight
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Day 3
City Centre and Monuments
- 9:00Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural CentreChiang Mai City Arts & Cultural CentreSight
- 10:30Hidden Gem: Wat Phra Singh Alley MuralsWat Phra Singh back alleysWalk
- 14:00Three Kings MonumentSight
Day 4
Doi Suthep Hike and Palace
- 9:00Doi Suthep TempleSight
- 11:30Bhubing PalaceSight
- 14:30Doi Suthep Nature Trail HikeDoi Suthep-Pui National Park TrailSight
Day 5
Old City and Ping River
- 8:30Chiang Mai Old City Temples Walking TourOld City Temples LoopWalk
- 11:00Hidden Lanna Heritage HouseBan Ton Kwen Heritage HouseSight
- 14:30Ping River Cultural Boat FloatPing River KayakDay trip
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Chiang Mai questions
How many days do I need for temples and hills around Chiang Mai?
Five days covers the main sites at a steady pace. Add one or two days if travel to Mae Sa or Doi Suthep-Pui National Park takes longer than expected.
Do I need to book Doi Suthep tickets in advance?
No advance booking is needed. Foreign visitors pay a small entry fee at the gate (check the current price), and arriving before 8:00 beats the crowds.
What is the cheapest way to reach Bhubing Palace from Chiang Mai?
Take a red songthaew from the old city for 50-80 baht per person. Return before 16:00 when the last direct vehicles leave.
Is a guide needed for the Old City temples walking tour?
No guide is required. Follow the loop on foot or rent a bike for 50 baht per day and carry water in the midday heat.
