The San Kamphaeng Hot Springs is an excellent choice for a day trip not too far from Chiang Mai. Located just 23 kilometres away from the city centre, it’s a popular destination among the locals and provides a...
Chiang Mai Hot Springs
Northern Thailand is home to several natural hot springs, where geothermal water, mountain scenery and cooler highland weather create relaxing stops between sightseeing and outdoor activities. The current Chiang Mai Travel Hub inventory includes San Kamphaeng Hot Springs, Fang Hot Springs, Sai Ngam Hot Spring, Pai Hot Springs, Chiang Rai Hot Springs and Pha Soet Hot Spring, with locations spread well beyond Chiang Mai city itself.
The experiences vary from developed bathing complexes with mineral pools and private rooms to more natural springs surrounded by forest. San Kamphaeng is one of the easiest choices from Chiang Mai, while Fang, Pai and Chiang Rai hot springs work better as part of longer trips through northern Thailand.
Explore Chiang Mai & Northern Thailand Hot Springs
- San Kamphaeng Hot Springs – Relax in thermal pools and foot baths east of Chiang Mai, with landscaped grounds and naturally heated water.
- Fang Hot Springs – Visit geothermal springs and geysers in the mountainous north of Chiang Mai province.
- Pai hot springs – Sai Ngam and Pai Hot Springs offer warm-water bathing amid the mountain scenery around Pai.
- Chiang Rai hot springs – Add geothermal stops such as Pha Soet and other springs to a wider Chiang Rai road trip.
- Wellness and relaxation – Some hot-spring destinations combine mineral bathing with private pools, massage, accommodation or other wellness experiences.
Browse the listings below to discover hot springs near Chiang Mai, Pai and Chiang Rai for bathing, relaxation and scenic northern Thailand day trips.
San Kamphaeng Hot Springs
Ban Sahakon, Mae On
Chiang Rai Hot Springs
Mae Chedi Mai, Wiang Pa PaoChiang Rai Hot Springs is located about half-way between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai on route 118, right near Khun Chee National Park. A common road stop on the way to Chiang Rai, you will find many tour buses stop at...
Sai Ngam Hot Spring
Mae Na Toeng, PaiThe Sai Ngam Hot Spring (also known as the Secret Hot Springs) is located 15 kilometres north of Pai and can be reached by scooter. With entry only costing 20 THB, this is certainly a great place to come and relax...
Pai Hot Springs
Mae Hi, PaiThere are two Pai Hot Springs that you can visit on your trip; the first being Sai Ngam Hot Springs and the second known generically as Pai Hot Springs. The Pai Hots Springs is the most popular and attracts the most...
Tube Trek Water Park
Ton Pao, San KamphaengThe Tube Trek Water Park is the first of its kind in Chiang Mai. Loved by families, kids, and adults alike, this is the perfect place to spend the day if you’re looking to cool down – especially during the...
Fang Hot Springs
Mon Pin, FangFang Hot Springs is a relaxing attraction 3 hours north of Chiang Mai. Come and visit to warm your body in a natural body of soothing hot water that will melt the stress away. Located within the Doi Pha Hom Pok National...
Pha Soet Hot Spring
Doi Hang, Mueang Chiang RaiThe Pha Soet Hot Spring is a relaxing natural pool bath within Baan Pha Soet in Chiang Rai. There are communal pools, as well as private pools, with rooms also available. These thermal, hot pools provide comforting...
What are the best hot springs near Chiang Mai?
San Kamphaeng Hot Springs is one of the easiest and best-known options from Chiang Mai. Farther afield, Fang Hot Springs, Sai Ngam Hot Spring and Pai Hot Springs are popular additions to northern Thailand road trips.
Can you swim or bathe in Chiang Mai hot springs?
Yes, at selected locations. Some hot springs have dedicated bathing pools, foot baths or private mineral baths, although water temperatures and bathing rules vary between sites.
When is the best time to visit hot springs in northern Thailand?
The cooler months from roughly November to February are particularly pleasant because mountain temperatures can be much lower in the mornings and evenings, making warm mineral bathing more enjoyable.
Are all of the hot springs close to Chiang Mai city?
No. San Kamphaeng is suitable for a Chiang Mai day trip, but several listings are much farther away around Fang, Pai and Chiang Rai and are better treated as part of a wider northern Thailand itinerary.