Old City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Tha Phae Gate
You can learn more about the history of Sri Phum when you visit a top site such as Tha Phae Gate. Discover the lively festivals and shops in this culturally rich area.
Wat Phra Singh
Have coffee near a pavilion and marvel at the intricate and baroque features of one of Chiang Mai’s most important temples.
Wat Chedi Luang
Learn the intriguing history behind this iconic temple that holds some of the most important artifacts in the Buddhist religion.
Wat Chiang Man
Intriguing and well-preserved images and sculptures from a former empire, including the important Crystal Buddha, decorate the oldest temple in the city.
Chang Puak Gate
Find out about the history of Sri Phum when you spend time at Chang Puak Gate. Visit the temples and shops in this culturally rich area.
Three Kings Monument
You can find out about the history of Sri Phum with a stop at Three Kings Monument. Discover the lively festivals and shops in this culturally rich area.
Activities
The Best City Tour View Points Wat Doi Suthep, Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Pha Lat
From Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai's Temples Exploration Day Trip
Visit Dantewada(Angel Land), Blue Temple, and Sticky Waterfall
Chiang Mai - Doi Inthanon Full day Tour
Chiang Mai-Chiang Rai:White-Black-Blue Temple-Golden Triangle-Keren-Boat Trip
From Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples and Golden Triangle Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Old City
Thapae
Historical sites, shopping and coffee shops are just a few things travellers enjoy about Thapae. Check out Riverside or Wat Mahawan while you're exploring the area.
Ban Wiphawadi
Check out the shopping, historical sites and mountain views while spending some time in Ban Wiphawadi. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Tha Phae Gate or Chiang Mai Night Bazaar.
Wua Lai
Wua Lai is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Saturday Walking Street Night Market or Mae Kha Canal Village.
Chang Moi
Unique features of Chang Moi include the historical sites and shopping. Make a stop by Warorot Market or Riverside while you're exploring the area.
Prime Horizon
The shopping, historical sites and mountain views are just a few things travellers enjoy about Prime Horizon. If you want to experience more of the area, check out Tha Phae Gate or Chiang Mai Night Bazaar.
Chinatown
While Chinatown may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Chiang Mai Night Bazaar and Tha Phae Gate.