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Chiang Mai · Places to Visit

8 Best Places to Visit in Chiang Mai

The top Places to Visit in Chiang Mai, Thailand, ranked by traveler ratings and how many people rated them. Every spot is a real, verified venue — facts checked against live Google data.

The list

  1. Wat Chedi Luang — Chiang Mai attraction
    Chiang Mai · ★ 4.7

    Wat Chedi Luang

    Wat Chedi Luang, in the heart of Chiang Mai's Old City on Prapokklao Road, is a must-see for its massive partially-ruined 15th-century chedi and the city pillar (lak mueang) shrine in its grounds.

  2. Wat Phra Singh Woramahawihan — Chiang Mai attraction
    Chiang Mai · ★ 4.7

    Wat Phra Singh Woramahawihan

    Wat Phra Singh, in Chiang Mai's Old City on Samlarn Road, is one of the city's most important temples, home to the revered Phra Singh Buddha image and the exquisite Lai Kham chapel murals. 4.7★ (17,528 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.

  3. Wat Phra That Doi Suthep — Chiang Mai attraction
    Chiang Mai · ★ 4.7

    Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

    Wat Phra That Doi Suthep sits on a forested mountain about 15 km (roughly 30–45 minutes by road) northwest of Chiang Mai's Old City, crowned by a gleaming gold chedi and wide views over the valley.

  4. The Baristro Asian Style — Chiang Mai trendy
    Chiang Mai · ★ 4.7

    The Baristro Asian Style

    The Baristro Asian Style is a photogenic café-restaurant on Suthep Road in Chiang Mai's university district, known for its jungle-like plant-filled dining hall, Thai-fusion plates, and strong specialty coffee.

  5. Garden to Table Chiangmai — Chiang Mai restaurant
    Chiang Mai · ★ 4.9

    Garden to Table Chiangmai

    Garden to Table Chiangmai is a casual, plant-filled restaurant inside the Old City walls on Ratchapakhinai Road, prized for fresh Thai and Northern (Lanna) dishes at street-food-friendly prices. 4.9★ (1,961 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.

  6. Hidden Village Chiang Mai — Chiang Mai hidden gem
    Chiang Mai · ★ 4.2

    Hidden Village Chiang Mai

    Hidden Village Chiang Mai is a rustic, jungle-style café and photo-op garden in San Phi Suea, on the northeastern edge of Chiang Mai city, best visited on a weekday morning or late afternoon to avoid tour-bus crowds.

  7. Chiang Mai National Museum — Chiang Mai attraction
    Chiang Mai · ★ 4.2

    Chiang Mai National Museum

    The Chiang Mai National Museum, on the northern edge of the old city near Wat Jet Yot, is the best single stop for understanding Lanna history, Buddhist art, and northern Thai culture before or after exploring the temples. 4.2★ (943 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.

  8. Best Khao Soi Chang mai — Chiang Mai restaurant
    Chiang Mai · ★ 4.6

    Best Khao Soi Chang mai

    Head to Best Khao Soi Chang Mai in the Phra Singh area (address: 1, Tambon Phra Sing, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, 50200) for a classic bowl of khao soi — the northern Thai curry-noodle dish topped with crispy egg noodles.

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