Wat Chedi Luang, Chiang Mai: an ancient brick chedi with a row of stone elephants on its side, under a blue sky. — Photo: Yuya Uzu · Unsplash

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Chiang Mai

3–5 days suggestedOld-city templesMountain natureSlow pace

The end and start of the year are the most pleasant; late in the dry season early in the year there is often haze; mid-year is the rainy season.

Areas

Old City
Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang, linked on foot
See "Old City" on Google Maps
Nimman Road
Cafés and small shops
See "Nimman Road" on Google Maps
Doi Suthep
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, with views over the city
See "Doi Suthep" on Google Maps
Doi Inthanon
A national park, about two hours by car
See "Doi Inthanon" on Google Maps

Sample route

Day 1Old City: Wat Phra Singh → Wat Chedi Luang → a night market
Day 2Wat Phra That Doi Suthep → Nimman Road
Day 3Day trip to Doi Inthanon

Opening hours and ticket prices aren't listed here (they change often): open each place in Google Maps for the latest.

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