Anusarn Market is a nightly shopping and dining complex off Chang Khlan Road in Chiang Mai’s Night Bazaar district. Food stalls, sit-down restaurants and souvenir shops make it a convenient place to combine dinner...
Chiang Mai Attractions
Chiang Mai is one of northern Thailand’s most rewarding destinations for culture, nature and outdoor experiences, with attractions ranging from centuries-old temples and lively markets to national parks, waterfalls and mountain adventures. The current Chiang Mai Travel Hub inventory is organised across major themes including temples, nature, national parks, waterfalls, museums, shopping, hot springs, elephants, adventure and general activities.
The city itself is strongest for temples, markets and cultural attractions, while the surrounding province opens up into mountains, forests and rural areas. That means visitors can easily combine Old City sightseeing with day trips to Doi Suthep, Doi Inthanon, Mae Rim, waterfalls, hot springs and adventure attractions.
Explore Chiang Mai Attractions
- Temples and heritage – Visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phra Singh and other important Lanna temples across the city and surrounding hills.
- Nature and national parks – Explore Doi Inthanon, mountain viewpoints, forest trails and protected areas throughout northern Thailand.
- Markets and shopping – Browse Sunday Walking Street, night markets, local produce markets and modern shopping areas for food, crafts and souvenirs.
- Waterfalls and hot springs – Add Sticky Waterfalls, mountain cascades and geothermal attractions to a wider Chiang Mai itinerary.
- Adventure and family activities – Choose from ziplining, trekking, rafting, wildlife experiences, water parks and other outdoor attractions beyond the city centre.
Browse the listings below to discover Chiang Mai temples, nature attractions, markets, adventure experiences and the best places to visit across northern Thailand.
Anusarn Market
Chang Khlan, Mueang Chiang Mai
Thanin Market
Chang Phueak, Mueang Chiang MaiThanin Market, also known as Siri Wattana Market, is a daily food market north of Chiang Mai’s Old City in the Chang Phueak area. It serves local grocery shoppers as well as visitors looking for prepared meals...
Central Chiangmai Airport
Hai Ya, Mueang Chiang MaiCentral Chiangmai Airport is a major shopping, dining, and entertainment centre near Chiang Mai International Airport. Previously known as CentralPlaza Chiangmai Airport, the complex offers a convenient place to shop...
Premium Outlet Chiang Mai
Ban Waen, Hang DongPremium Outlet Chiang Mai is an open-air shopping centre in Ban Waen, Hang Dong, south of central Chiang Mai. Individual shops face landscaped pedestrian lanes, giving it a different feel from the city’s enclosed...
Think Park
Suthep, Mueang Chiang MaiThink Park is a small shopping, cafe and dining space at the junction of Nimmanhaemin Road and Huay Kaew Road, opposite MAYA in Chiang Mai’s Nimman area. Its Japanese street-inspired setting provides a distinctive...
Baan Tawai Village
Khun Khong, Hang DongBaan Tawai Village is a craft and furniture shopping area in Hang Dong, south of Chiang Mai. Woodcarving is at the heart of its identity, with shops and workshops selling everything from small decorative pieces to...
Bo Sang Umbrella Village
Ton Pao, San KamphaengBo Sang Umbrella Village is a handicraft stop east of Chiang Mai, known for bamboo-framed umbrellas and brightly painted parasols. The Umbrella Making Centre gives visitors an accessible introduction to the work, with...
Chinatown Chiang Mai
Chang Moi, Mueang Chiang MaiChinatown Chiang Mai is the compact market quarter around Warorot Market and Ton Lam Yai Market, east of the Old City near the Ping River. Food stalls, fabric shops, gold shops, Chinese-style storefronts and a riverside...
Jing Jai Market Chiang Mai
Pa Tan, Mueang Chiang MaiJing Jai Market Chiang Mai, also known as JJ Market, is a place to browse local produce, eat breakfast and meet makers north of the Old City. Its weekend farmers and handmade-goods markets bring together food sellers...
Kad Farang Village
Ban Waen, Hang DongKad Farang Village is a community shopping centre in Ban Waen, Hang Dong, southwest of central Chiang Mai. Shops and restaurants are spread through an open-air setting that combines northern Thai architectural details...
Kham Tiang Flower Market
Pa Tan, Mueang Chiang MaiKham Tiang Flower Market, also spelled Kham Thiang or Kamthieng, is a plant and gardening market in Pa Tan, north of central Chiang Mai. Its nursery shops sell living plants, flowers and supplies for gardens and homes...
Muang Mai Market
Chang Moi, Mueang Chiang MaiMuang Mai Market is a working wholesale food market north of Warorot in Chiang Mai’s Chang Moi district. Fruit, vegetables and other fresh ingredients move through its streets and trading areas in quantities...
The Pantip Lifestyle Hub
Chang Khlan, Mueang Chiang MaiThe Pantip Lifestyle Hub is a shopping, dining and activity centre at the corner of Chang Khlan Road and Sri Donchai Road in Chiang Mai’s Night Bazaar neighbourhood. Formerly known as Pantip Plaza Chiang Mai, it...
San Pa Khoi Market
Wat Ket, Mueang Chiang MaiSan Pa Khoi Market is a neighbourhood fresh-food market on the eastern side of the Ping River in Chiang Mai’s Wat Ket area. It serves everyday shoppers with produce, ingredients and prepared food, offering a...
Star Avenue Lifestyle Mall
Wat Ket, Mueang Chiang MaiStar Avenue Lifestyle Mall is a small shopping and dining development beside Chiang Mai’s Arcade Bus Station. Its main appeal for travellers is convenience: you can stop for food, coffee or a short browse before a...
Suandok Park
Su Thep, Mueang Chiang MaiSuandok Park is a small commercial and dining complex by Chiang Mai’s Suan Dok Hospital area. It is a practical place for a meal, coffee or a short break while visiting the neighbourhood, with students, hospital...
Kalare Night Market
Chang Moi, Mueang Chiang MaiKalare Night Market is an evening shopping and dining area in Chiang Mai’s Night Bazaar district on Chang Khlan Road. Its combination of souvenir stalls and an open-air food court makes it a useful place to...
Meechok Plaza
Fa Ham, Mueang Chiang MaiMeechok Plaza is a community shopping centre in Fa Ham, northeast of Chiang Mai’s Old City. Rimping supermarket, restaurants, cafes and everyday services make it useful for groceries or a meal, while the Monday...
Wat Phra That Si Chom Thong
Ban Luang, Chom ThongWat Chom Tong is a beautiful temple nestled about 60kms to the south of Chiang Mai. The temple is also referred to as the Chom Tong Meditation Center.
Wat Ku Tao
Si Phum, Mueang Chiang MaiWat Ku Tao is an outstanding temple whose ancient roots and rich history make it a treasured travel destination for Thais as well as international tourists.
Wat Srisuphan
Hai Ya, Mueang Chiang MaiWat Sri Suphan, also known as the silver temple, is located close to the Wualai Street Market. This makes it a must-visit tourist attraction in Chiang Mai.
Ban Ho Mosque
Chang Moi, Mueang Chiang MaiBan Ho Mosque, also known as Ban Haw Mosque or Masjid Hidayatul Islam, is an active place of Muslim worship near Chiang Mai’s Night Bazaar. It reflects the city’s Yunnanese Muslim heritage and provides a...
Wat Bupparam
Chang Khlan, Mueang Chiang MaiWat Bupparam is a Buddhist temple on Tha Phae Road, east of Chiang Mai’s Old City. Its elaborate two-storey hall, murals and Burmese-style chedi make it a rewarding stop on the walk between Tha Phae Gate and the...
Wat Chai Mongkhon
Chang Khlan, Mueang Chiang MaiWat Chai Mongkhon is a Buddhist temple on Charoen Prathet Road beside Chiang Mai’s Ping River. It sits east of the Old City on the river’s west bank, providing a quieter religious stop within the busy Chang...
Wat Chedi Liam
Tha Wang Tan, SaraphiWat Chedi Liam stands in Wiang Kum Kam, the historic settlement south of Chiang Mai, with a square, tiered chedi that looks strikingly different from the rounded stupas of many city temples. Rows of standing Buddha...
Wat Fa Ham
Fa Ham, Mueang Chiang MaiWat Fa Ham is a neighbourhood temple on Charoen Rat Road in Fa Ham, on the eastern side of Chiang Mai’s Ping River. It is a compact stop whose interest lies in the detail of its halls, shrine buildings and chedi...
Wat Mahawan
Chang Moi, Mueang Chiang MaiWat Mahawan is a temple on Tha Phae Road just east of Chiang Mai’s Old City. Lanna worship halls stand alongside Burmese-style buildings and a white chedi, making it an interesting stop for visitors who enjoy...
Wat Saen Fang
Chang Moi, Mueang Chiang MaiWat Saen Fang is a Buddhist temple reached through a narrow approach off Tha Phae Road, east of Chiang Mai’s Old City. Its elaborate chedi, decorated halls and royal-building connection make it an interesting...
Wat Tha Ton
Tha Ton, Mae AiWat Tha Ton is a hillside Buddhist temple complex above Tha Ton village and the Kok River in Mae Ai, northern Chiang Mai province. Large Buddha images, shrines and the colourful Crystal Chedi are spread across the...
Wat Phra That Doi Saket
Choeng Doi, Doi SaketWat Phra That Doi Saket is a hilltop Buddhist temple northeast of Chiang Mai, overlooking Doi Saket town and the surrounding countryside. Its large Buddha image, sacred chedi and unusually modern murals give visitors...
Wat Loi Khro
Chang Khlan, Mueang Chiang MaiWat Loi Khro, often written Wat Loi Kroh, is a Buddhist temple on Loi Kroh Road east of Chiang Mai’s Old City. Its prayer hall, chedi and decorative details provide a cultural stop along the route between the moat...
Wat Pong Noi
Suthep, Mueang Chiang MaiWat Pong Noi is a neighbourhood Buddhist temple in Suthep, on the western outskirts of Chiang Mai. Its decorated entrance, worship spaces and surrounding local streets offer a quieter temple visit than the busy...
700 Year Stadium Chiang Mai
Don Kaeo, Mae RimThe 700 Year Stadium Chiang Mai is a large sports complex on the Canal Road side of the city, northwest of the Old City. Its grounds bring together a main football and athletics stadium, swimming facilities, indoor...
Chiang Mai Municipal Stadium
Si Phum, Mueang Chiang MaiChiang Mai Municipal Stadium is a city sports complex near Wat Ku Tao, north of the Old City. The running track and surrounding exercise areas make it useful for visitors wanting a workout, while the football ground and...
Art Bridge Chiang Rai
Ban Du, Mueang Chiang RaiArt Bridge Chiang Rai, known locally as Khua Silapa, is an arts venue on Phahonyothin Road in Ban Du, north of central Chiang Rai. Its galleries present work by local and wider Thai artists, with changing exhibitions...
Chiang Rai Clock Tower
Wiang, Mueang Chiang RaiChiang Rai Clock Tower brings elaborate gold-coloured ornament to an everyday city intersection. Designed by Chalermchai Kositpipat, the artist associated with the White Temple, it rises from a working roundabout where...
King Mengrai Monument
Wiang, Mueang Chiang RaiKing Mengrai Monument is a bronze memorial to the founder of Chiang Rai and a key figure in the formation of the Lanna kingdom. Set beside a busy junction in Chiang Rai city, it combines a short historical stop with an...
Mae Fah Luang Art and Cultural Park
Rop Wiang, Mueang Chiang RaiMae Fah Luang Art and Cultural Park, also known as Rai Mae Fah Luang, brings northern Thailand’s artistic heritage into a landscaped setting on the western side of Chiang Rai. Teak buildings, religious objects and...
Cat ‘n’ A Cup
Wiang, Mueang Chiang RaiCat ‘n’ A Cup is a cat café on Phaholyothin Road in central Chiang Rai, near the old bus-station and Night Bazaar area. It combines coffee, food and desserts with time in a room shared by resident cats...
Wat Rai Cherntawan
Huai Sak, Chiang RaiWat Rai Cherntawan, also known as the Cherntawan International Meditation Centre, is a Buddhist temple and meditation retreat in Huai Sak, outside Chiang Rai city. It belongs in a Chiang Rai itinerary rather than being...
What are the top attractions in Chiang Mai?
Popular attractions include Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Wat Chedi Luang, Chiang Mai Old City, Doi Inthanon National Park and the city's famous walking streets and night markets.
What is Chiang Mai best known for?
Chiang Mai is best known for its historic temples, Lanna culture, mountain scenery, markets, northern Thai food and easy access to nature and adventure experiences.
What can you do for free in Chiang Mai?
Popular free options include Tha Phae Gate, One Nimman, Sunday Walking Street and several temples and natural attractions, although donation or parking charges may apply at some locations.
How many days do you need in Chiang Mai?
Three to five days gives most visitors enough time to explore the Old City, major temples, markets and at least one or two day trips into the surrounding mountains or countryside.