Location: Chiang Mai
Top Things to do in Chiang Mai
Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Province
You could spend your whole Chiang Mai vacation exploring the famous Night Bazaar. Once you’ve exhausted the art of the cheerful haggle, however, there’s plenty more to explore. The National Museum and Botanic Garden are great places to soak up some local culture and to breathe in the delicate fragrance of Thai orchids. In the city’s center, the remains of ancient walls embrace over 30 temples. Limber travelers can climb 300 stairs to Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, an ornate Buddhist temple in the hills.
Restaurants in Chiang Mai
1. Monkchat Meditation Retreat
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 166 reviews
Reviewed By DanW440 - Portland, United States
Our tour group spent part of a morning exploring and experiencing some of which this unique institution has to offer. Walking the grounds and listening to the chanting of the monks is certainly a grand opportunity to enjoy Thai culture and Buddhist teachings. They offer retreats for those who are interested in gaining more experience and knowledge.
2. Go Bee Fishing Park
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5.0 based on 27 reviews
GO-B FISHING PARK For those seeking the incredible strength and power of the various catfish species,we have a selection from around the world, including the Amazonian Red Tailed Catfish and the local infamous Chaopraya Giant Catfish,Mekong Giant Catfish, the worlds largest freshwater fish.There are also a variety of preditory species for those that wish to fish with livebait. We also cater to the flyfisherman who will find no problems with casting around the lake. We open 8 am. untill 10.30 pm. But those staying in the Bungalow may fish the lake 24hrs.
Reviewed By nielsa989 - Frederiksberg, Denmark
We stayed at Go Bee Fishing Park for two nights back in Feb 2020. The facilities were very nice and clean. We caught lots of fish and had a great time. Our largest fish were astimated to be around 50 kg. Was very happy to see the conditions and care of the fishes. Was an awesome experience - A beautiful lake, good variety of species, and Very friendly owners. Even though we travelled most of Thailand and Vietnam, Go Bee Fishing Park was truly the highlight of our trip. We can only recommend this place.
3. Orthodox Church of St. Vladimir
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5.0 based on 45 reviews
4. Core Combat Chiang Mai
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5.0 based on 23 reviews
Core Combat Chiang Mai is the only self-defense and martial arts school in Northern Thailand to offer training in Jeet Kune Do (JKD), Filipino Martial Arts (Kali), and Pentjak Silat. Our certified instructors represent the heritage of the Inosanto Academy of Martial Arts and also share a lineage tracing back to the legendary Bruce Lee.
Reviewed By Misslale83 - Chiang Mai, Thailand
I'm not a sporty girl.. not at all.. and for me is not easy to find a good workout that fits with my basic level of fitness. I tried this amazing "fitness kickboxing course" Core Combat Chiang Mai and it was definitely the best choice about working out since I'm here in Chiang Mai! I have a lot of fun, I improve myself (little by little), I spend great time with smiley friends.. I love it!!! And coach Jamie is really able to make you work hard without loosing your smile (well.. in 95% of the lesson time ????) Really suggested for everyone! Many thanks
5. Elephant Parade Land
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5.0 based on 106 reviews
Visitors can enjoy a behind the scenes tour of Elephant Parade’s art and production studio. Visit the museum and learn about elephants, their uniqueness, struggle and how we can all help these magnificent creatures. You will see full-size Elephant Parade statues from all over the world and choose your favorite from a collection of replicas. You can also create your own masterpiece at the workshop!
Reviewed By chuckc512 - Las Vegas, United States
This is more of a retail shop that supports the cause of elephant care and rehabilitation. Before we left for Thailand, we saw a documentary about a badly crippled elephant named Mosha who was treated by a veterinarian who specialized in prosthetic devices. It was an amazing story. The Elephant Parade land was started following his treatment and as a method of raising awareness and money for the cause of the great creatures. We saw baby elephant sized parade elephants in hotel lobbies and full sized parade elephants beautifully decorated in places around town. You could buy beautifully decorated elephants in a variety of sizes, all for a great cause. We love elephants so we bought 3 in different sizes and painted in styles that we liked (about $185). You will see them all around Chiang Mai and it worth a drop in to see what they do.
6. Pikanesuan Devalai Chiangmai
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5.0 based on 107 reviews
Pikanesuan Devalai is Hindu Temple Have a Big Ganesha Idol Dagdusheth Open Everyday 08.00 am - 08.00 PM !! Free Entrance !!
Reviewed By gabe_yoga1
This is possibly the most beautiful Ganesha temple in the old city of Chiang mai. You must come see all the colorful statues and the gorgeous pink Ganesha!
7. Kanta Elephant Sanctuary
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5.0 based on 722 reviews
Kanta Elephant Sanctuary, The Ultimate Elephant Sanctuary. A new dimension of seeing, feeling and touching the elephants in the wild open space, happily. As they are parts of our family there is no need to control them in the harm way. No Training Hook No Ankle Chain and absolutely No Riding. Our elephant were take care of by our Carer with love and respect.
Reviewed By katecV9899JY - London, United Kingdom
After looking through loads of reviews for a sanctuary where they treat the elephants properly, I can recommend Kanta wholeheartedly! Absolutely superb, picked up from hotel, change into uniforms and hats (elephants need bright colours to see you), fed sugar cane and grass, then made them sticky rice balls and fed them those too. “Nine”, our guide was superb, looked after and educated us all day, with so much information in good English. Lunch was delicious egg fried noodles, with soup and watermelon. Even bathed the elephants at the end. We loved it!
8. Kerchor Elephant Eco Park
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5.0 based on 96 reviews
Sweet Giants. After visiting this camp was wonderful experience with my boy. Nid she good manage for this trip well organize etc...Super. Mr Stater ( Rum ) he is good work with his job good knowledge about the elephants Supreme. Another guy "Kiki "Good lads mate improve lots of work...That what I can c. Try that 1 in the life time Guys. Recommend. Done guys. Liger and Whale
Reviewed By Paradise292387
This group from the Karen tribe takes great care of their elephants and allowed us a good deal of time to enjoy feeding, bathing and massaging the elephants. They also took a ton of photos of our group which we enjoyed having. Rum and his friends were so hospitable and even included water, watermelon and bananas for us to snack on. We had a large group and everyone got plenty of kisses and hugs from our new elephant friends.
9. Elephant Freedom Village
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5.0 based on 77 reviews
“For the coexistence and welfare of elephants” We are a small, family-run, group (there are only 5 of us!) that is trying our best to spread accurate knowledge about elephants and Karen culture. Elephants have always been highly revered by Karen people: come view the special relationship between our people and the elephants for yourself. We would love to have you!
Reviewed By T1179ANjessicao
Elephant freedom Village is amazing! There are so many Elephant sanctuarys to choose from in Chiang Mai. I feel that this camp is focused on the care for the elephants. This is a local business not a large company. They care for the local village of Nong Tao and everyone in it. They strive to be orginal and they strive to help and care for others, humans and animals rather than the money making. For me this makes my visit more special, I feel like I contributed to the community rather than someones pocket. They built this business to bring the elephants back to the village and give back to the village, like it was before. They want to return the elephants to the forest as much as possible. I was picked up outside my apartment right on time! I went alone so I was already a little nervous, but I was greeted by two lovely hosts. They made me feel Soo welcome. We started by making food for the elephants, then we went to meet the elephants, we spent so much time with them. We then went into the water with them and played and cleaned them. The whole experience was just wonderful, it was so relaxed and never felt rushed at any point. We were spoilt with such great lunch and dinner. Thank you xx
10. Museum of World Insects and Natural Wonders
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4.5 based on 411 reviews
Reviewed By singhasam - Weymouth, United Kingdom
THIS museum is a Thai couple's incredible labour of love spanning fifty years. Their museum message is that they serve as a "house of reminders" displaying the precious gifts of nature and expressions of infinite beauty and wonder, caring for thousands of insects, butterflies, seashells, fossils, stones and many amazing rarities from Thailand and other countries. We had to ring a bell when we arrived to be let in, paying the 200 baht entry fee to walk into a museum experience unlike any I have ever had. Founder Manop Rattanarithikul worked with American scientists in the 1950s and it might be said that the museum grew out of he and his wife Rampa's love affair with mosquitoes which the Americans were conducting malarial studies on. Whatever the reason, Manop became the first Thai expert on mosquitoes and Rampa went on to become one of the leading medical entomologists in the world. Impressive stuff and so are the exhibits in the museum which offers everything from giant wasp nests to fossil fish and countless butterflies. So much is packed into two small floors of exhibits that you have to go slowly in case you miss something there are so many things to see. Not for the squeamish are some black and white photographs of various medical conditions which made you realise just how important early malarial work was. By the time we walked out more than an hour later I felt I had a much better grasp of this aspect of the natural world. I was also determined not to forget to put on my DEET that night to keep mosquitoes at bay when I went out! Fascinating place which is well worth a visit.
