Top Things to do in Chiang Dao
The 10 Best Things to do in Chiang Dao, Chiang Mai Province
Discover the best top things to do in Chiang Dao, Thailand including Doi Come Fah, Wat Tham Pha Plong, Pha Daeng National Park, Doi Luang Chiang Dao, Wat Tham Chiang Dao Temple, Wat Phra That Doi Mon Ching, Chiang Dao Cave, Chiang Dao Market, Buddhist Pagoda of King Naresuan the Great King Memorial, Arunothai Village.
Restaurants in Chiang Dao
1. Doi Come Fah
2. Wat Tham Pha Plong
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 162 reviews
Reviewed By JustineCadman - Sydney, Australia
Visiting the temple & it’s surroundings at sunrise was incredibly peaceful & tranquil. No crowds, nature at its best & seeing the monks preparing for Alms was very special. Reading the Buddhist signs along the path was meaningful. The 500 steps weren’t challenging early in the morning, including my husband helping carry supplies up as signage requests. A beautiful part of the world.
3. Pha Daeng National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By valueformoney71 - Thalwil, Switzerland
We did a lne day hike up the mountain which was absolutely wonderful. A misty and mystic mood eith a mix of slight rain, mist, clouds and sunshine. On top you can enjoy a great view. After the hike, we enjoyed climbing the waterfall and relaxing in the hot springs. A very nice nstional park.
4. Doi Luang Chiang Dao
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By SeabassTMT - Chiang Mai, Thailand
Doi Chiang Dao is the only true mountain range in Thailand. Even if it is "only" the 3rd highest one, it is the only one that have real peaks and cliffs. The 2 highest points in Thailand (Doi Inthanon and Doi Phahompok) are only big hills. There are roads going to the top. This is not the case with Doi Chiang Dao, it's true mountain there. It explains why it's difficult to go there and why it's less busy. This is the reason as well why it used to be the favorite place of real trekking lovers. Unfortunately these last years it has been more and more complicated to explore the moutains there. The National Park has limited the entry to 4 months in the year then has closed the entry to the summit. It is now impossible to go to the highest point and inside the wildlife sanctuary. It's a shame because it's a stunning area. Hopefully there are other trails around that few people and only one agency knows. I recommend to go there with them if you really want to discover Chiang Dao.
5. Wat Tham Chiang Dao Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By mpiwons - Warsaw, Poland
Spectacular place - temple within the cave. In addition you Can hire a guide (200bahts) and rent a gas lamp (additional 200bahts) to see the cave. If you are not physically capable or you have claustrophobia , you may have problems with going through 3 narrow tunels.
6. Wat Phra That Doi Mon Ching
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By bryanr453 - Redwood City, United States
If you go to the hot springs and sticky waterfall at the national park north of chaing dao, stop by this beautiful temple (remember to cover your knees and shoulders). You need a bike to get up here, so leave the red truck in the city. The view up here is breathtaking ave you'll be the only person here who is not a monk. Take it all in, see a huge golden rock and some rooster statues, and Be Respectful of those worshipping here. Oh, and the kitties seem nice too.
7. Chiang Dao Cave
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 443 reviews
Reviewed By GreenFong - Massachusetts, United States
Chiang Dao also offers a number of activities. In addition to the famous caves there are two different hot springs, a beautiful temple you can hike up to, a much larger hike up the limestone mountain, a Tuesday market, an animal sanctuary, and great roads to get lost on.
8. Chiang Dao Market
9. Buddhist Pagoda of King Naresuan the Great King Memorial
10. Arunothai Village
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By 492juhay - Torshalla, Sweden
This place is a yunnan Chinese town on the border of Burma. Visit on Friday, the market is between, 6AM and noon, amazing, little bit outside the town center towards th and Burmese border.
