Overview
A laid-back walled old city ringed by temples and jungle, beloved by digital nomads. Ethical elephant sanctuaries, night markets and cooking schools abound.
Top things to do
Temple-hop the old city
Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang and more.
Ethical elephant sanctuary
Choose no-riding, observation-only projects.
Cooking class
A staple of the Chiang Mai experience.
Doi Suthep at sunset
Golden temple above the city.
4-day sample itinerary
- 1
Old city temples
Walk the walls and markets.
- 2
Elephant sanctuary
Full day with rescued elephants.
- 3
Cooking & Doi Suthep
Class then sunset temple.
- 4
Doi Inthanon
Waterfalls and the highest peak.