City: Chiang Mai Province
Top Things to do in Chiang Mai Province
What to do and see in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand: The Best Museums
Chiang Mai (Thai: เชียงใหม่, pronounced [t͡ɕʰīaŋ.màj] ( listen); Lanna: ᨩ᩠ᨿᨦᩉᩲ᩠ᨾ᩵, pronounced [tɕiaŋ.màj]) is the second-largest province (changwat) of Thailand. It is in the country's north. It is bordered by Chiang Rai to the northeast, Lampang and Lamphun to the south, Tak to the southwest, Mae Hong Son to the west, and Shan State of Burma to the north. The capital, Chiang Mai, is 685 km north of Bangkok.
Restaurants in Chiang Mai Province
1. Ban Roi An Phan Yang
2. Baan Tipmanee
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
3. Aniwat Gallery @Chiang Mai
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Photography art gallery, collection of stunning pictured of Chiang Mai and Thailand , souvenirs, decorating pictures.
Reviewed By tokp492 - Chiang Mai, Thailand
Great Coffee Georgeous Gallery Amazing Atmosphere Enjoy the beautiful photographs taken from various locations in Thailand, all while recieving friendly hospitality from the owners.
4. 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.
5. Toot Yung Art Center
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
6. 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.
7. Wat Phra That Doi Kham (Temple of the Golden Mountain)
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4.5 based on 1,528 reviews
Reviewed By DanW440 - Portland, United States
This is an area of much activity surrounding the hype and excitement of this amazing temple. It's beautiful and has so much to see - a very large and significant temple. Even though it was crowded we still enjoyed our visit. Lots of vendors abound so one can purchase items inside the temple walls as well as at the bottom of the long, long staircase. The usual dress code for sacred temples is expected, be sure to dress appropriately and be prepared to remove your shoes. Wondering the grounds for an hour and a half was more than enough time to see everything This amount of time spent allowed for beautiful pictures in daylight and in my opinion
8. The Dara Pirom Palace
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4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By Y9804GFmichaelb - Krabi Province, Thailand
If you are visiting Chiang Mai, you really must stop and visit Dara Pirom Palace. Although in reality , it is a quaint little house. However, the history contained within is worth it. Excellent presentation and ambience. Great little restaurants just around the corner as well. Terrace Farmers Bar for one, Baa Baa Black for another.
9. Tita Gallery
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4.5 based on 52 reviews
Coffee lounge, Art Gallery, Crafts and Premiums shop
10. Baan Jang Nak - A Museum of Elephant Wood Carvings
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By NadiKov - Chiang Mai, Thailand
This is such an amazing place just 20 min ride from the city center. Once we arrived, we immediately felt like home. Relaxing family vibe, dozens of carved elephants, authentic thai style wooden houses, delicious coffee and homemade cakes! This place is full of history, surrounded by nature and has super amiable owners to chit chat and get a dive into the Thai culture. Highly recommend!
