Baan Kang Wat
For a more relaxed ay around Chiang Mai, consider visiting the Artist’s Village of Baan Kang Wat. A diverse collection of artists’ work is pn display including paintings, ceramics, textiles/fashion and other media. You can …
Attraction
Kruba Srivichai Monument
At the foot of Doi Suthep mountain is a monument to Kruba Srivichai – quite possibly the most famous monk of Northern Thailand. Known for inspiring many volunteer projects, his leadership in the construstion of …
Santikhiri Village (Mae Salong)
The amazing district of Mae Salong is centered on the town of Santikhiri. The town is populated by the descendants of Kuomintang (KMT) soldiers who were unable to evacuate to Taiwan after losing to the Chinese communist …
Wat Lampang Luang
Located on the south-western outskirts of Lampang city, Wat Phra That Lampang Luang is a storied and culturally significant temple in this province. The temple was constructed in the 15th century C.E. and is variously …
Doi Phra Chan Temple
Located in the hills to the south-east of Lampang city, Wat Phra That Doi Phra Chan is a stunningly beautiful temple. The central statue is modelled after the Kamakura Daibutsu (The Great Buddha of Kamakura …
Pha Dok Siew Nature Trail
For many visitors to Doi Inthanon National Park, this trek is the highlight of the day. A local Karen guide will lead you (mostly downhill) through forest and farmland to her village. The forest walk …
Sticky Waterfall
Sticky Waterfall (Bua Tong) The Bua Tong ‘Sticky Waterfalls’ are just over one hour’s drive north of Chiang Mai in a quiet forested area. Crystal-clear water from a natural spring works its way down the …
Royal Pagodas
These twin Pagodas (their official names are Pra Mahatat Noppamethanedon and Pra Mahatat Nopphonphusiri) honor the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit, and are surrounded by spectacular gardens. There is a large parking lot …
Elephant EcoValley
Elephant EcoValley is our recommended elephant experience in Chiang Mai. A stricty no-riding sanctuary, Elephant EcoValley takes extremely good care of their animals, and visitors can feel the resulting happiness and good-natured behavior of the …
Dhanabadee Ceramic Museum
Dhanabadee is the brand behind the iconic chicken bowl, a common sight throughout the home kitchens and noodle shops of Thailand. Though the city leaders promote this as the symbol of Lampang, for most Thais …