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Chiang Mai, Thailand · 3 days itinerary

Chiang Mai: Weekend Escape

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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.

3 daysTemplesMarketsDoi SuthepBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

The old city temples

  1. 9:00Old CitySight
  2. 11:00Old CitySight
  3. 14:00Old CitySight
  4. 16:30Old CityWalk
Day 2

Doi Suthep

  1. 8:30Doi SuthepSight
  2. 11:00Doi SuthepSight
  3. 14:30SuthepSight
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Day 3

Nimman and the markets

  1. 9:30SuthepSight
  2. 11:30NimmanWalk
  3. 15:00Chang MoiSight
  4. 18:30Chang KlanWalk
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Chiang Mai questions

Is three days enough for Chiang Mai?

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.

Do I need to book Doi Suthep tickets ahead?

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.

How do I get from the old city to Doi Suthep?

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.

Are Warorot Market and the night bazaar open on weekends?

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.

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