The old city temples
- 9:00Old CitySight
- 11:00Old CitySight
- 14:00Old CitySight
- 16:30Old CityWalk
This three-day trip covers Chiang Mai's main temples, a hilltop site and two market areas. Day 1 stays inside the old city walls. Day 2 moves to Doi Suthep for the temple and palace. Day 3 returns toward the center for one more temple, Nimman and the markets. The sequence groups locations by district so daily travel stays short.
Three days covers the old city temples, Doi Suthep, and main markets. Book a half-day red truck or scooter rental for the mountain sites.
No advance tickets are required for Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. Arrive before 9:00 to avoid tour buses and long waits for the cable car.
Take the red truck from Tha Phae Gate for 50-100 baht per person. Allow 45 minutes each way and start by 8:00 to finish before afternoon rain.
Both markets operate daily with extended hours on weekends. Reach Warorot by red truck and walk or tuk-tuk to the night bazaar after 18:00.