Attractions in Chiang Mai
66 attractions the wiki names, grouped by area. For advice on choosing, prices and what to expect, read Things to Do.
Chang Klan & Night Bazaar · Chang Phueak · Doi Saket · Hang Dong · Mae Hia · Mae Rim · Nimman · Old City · San Kamphaeng · Suthep & Suan Dok · Wat Ket & Riverside · Elsewhere and out of town
Chang Klan & Night Bazaar
- Ghost house, escape room, rage room and bar in one venue — the horror-hybrid option rather than a straight puzzle room.90-88 Chang Khlan, Mueang, Chiang Mai 50100 · Map
- English-language detective-style escape rooms off Loi Kroh; open daily ~10:00–20:30. Book ahead for weekend evenings.The Pavilion Building, 176/9 Loi Kroh Rd, Chang Khlan, Mueang, Chiang Mai 50230 · Map
- Virtual-reality arcade plus restaurant/bar; groups of up to five, ages 8+. Open afternoon–late, closed Mondays.86/1 Sri Donchai Rd (3rd floor, opposite Pantip Plaza), Chang Khlan, Mueang, Chiang Mai · Map
Chang Phueak
- Two life-size white elephant statues under a whitewashed arch - the landmark that named the gate and the district. A monument, not a temple.Chotana Road, Tambon Chang Phueak, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50300 (~550 m north of Chang Phueak Gate) · Map
Doi Saket
- Doi Saket Hot Spring~฿100 / 30 min private roomSmaller, quieter natural springs north-east of the city; good for the soak without the San Kamphaeng crowds. Confirm prices on arrival.
- Zipline plus a jungle luge track in the Doi Saket hills; day tours include lunch, insurance and city transfers.29 Moo 3, Thep Sadet, Doi Saket District, Chiang Mai 50220 (sources also list 44/4 Moo 7 — confirm when booking) · Map
Hang Dong
- Woodcarving and furniture village; useful for furnishing a suburban house.Ban Tawai, Khun Khong, Hang Dong District, Chiang Mai · Map
- Beaver Club (Chiang Mai Kids Club)฿180 child / ฿100 adultOutdoor family hub with obstacle playground, fishing pond and wooden steam sauna; also hosts a homeschool programme and a kids' football club, and takes party bookings with BBQ catering. Open daily 09:00–17:00.114, 2 Ban Wan, Hang Dong, Chiang Mai 50230 · Map
- Grand Canyon Water Park~฿950 adult / ฿750 child (90–120 cm)Former quarry turned swimming-and-inflatables park; original cliff-jump site plus the newer inflatable Water Park.Nam Prae, Hang Dong District, Chiang Mai (~30 min southwest) · Map
- Hang Dong Minigolfmains from ~฿179; weekday lunch special ~฿19918-hole tropical mini-golf course playable day or night, attached to a German restaurant, with a water-play area, sandbox and a large board-game library. Often free entry, pay per activity.312 Moo 4, Nam Phrae, Hang Dong, Chiang Mai 50230 · Map
- Indoor-and-outdoor complex: ocean ball pools, slides, sand-digging rooms and role-play toys, with an attached cafe running an organic kids' menu. Address is directory-sourced.209 Rajapruek Rd, Nong Kwai, Hang Dong, Chiang Mai 50230 · Map
Mae Hia
- Zoo with evening tram routes on the southwest city fringe.Nong Kwai, Hang Dong, Chiang Mai (southwest, near Rajapruek) · Map
Mae Rim
- Captive-tiger attraction in the Mae Sa valley; see the wiki's ethical steer on animal attractions before visiting.Rim Tai, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai · Map
Nimman
- CMU Art and Culture CenterFree admission (widely reported, not confirmed on an official CMU page)Chiang Mai University's art museum, run by the Faculty of Fine Arts; founded 1998, opened Jan 1999, three buildings, about 5,200 sqm. Tue-Sun 09:00-17:00, closed Mon. Phone 053 218279. CORRECTION: this wiki previously called it a semi-public incubation space for artists - it is a public exhibition venue with fixed hours, not a residency or studio provider. Also the assembly point for Galleries Nights, which it now organises. Do not confuse with the Center for the Promotion of Arts and Culture at 239 Huay Kaew Rd, a separate institution running the Lanna Traditional House Museum.239 Nimmanhaemin Rd, Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200 (corner of Nimmanhaemin and Suthep Rds, opposite Ton Payom market) · Map
- Gallery SeescapeFree entryContemporary gallery founded by artist Torlarp Larpjaroensook, with a track record of showing emerging local and international artists alongside established names - a realistic first approach for a newcomer with work to show. Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00, closed Mon. Phone 093 831 9394. On Route A of Galleries Nights 2026. Note many of its Google reviews describe the attached breakfast cafe, SS1254372, rather than the gallery. No standalone site; the link is the founder's own, which carries a gallery page.22/1 Nimmanhaemin Rd Soi 17, Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200 · Map
- Siam Dragon Cabaret Show฿800–1,000Nightly ~70-min transgender cabaret (lip-sync, dance, costume) in a 300+-seat theatre on Huay Kaew Rd; family-friendly.
- Small arthouse screening room on Nimman; home of the Oscar Film Festival Chiang Mai season each March.Inside MOReSPACE, Nimmanhaemin Rd, Su Thep, Mueang, Chiang Mai (no street number published — confirm before travelling) · Map
Old City
- City-history museum behind the Three Kings Monument square; pairs naturally with the Lanna Folklife Museum opposite. Small entry fee.Phra Pok Klao Rd, between Ratchadamnoen and Ratwithi Rds, Si Phum, Mueang, Chiang Mai · Map
- Lanna history, ritual and craft displayed in reconstructed room sets; the best single primer on northern Thai culture. Small entry fee.Phra Pok Klao Rd, opposite the Three Kings Monument, Si Phum, Mueang, Chiang Mai (in the former municipal court) · Map
- Museum of Makers (Kalm Village)Free entryCraft museum inside the seven-building Kalm Village complex — northern Thai textiles, metalwork and basketry, plus studios, shops and a café. Open ~09:30–18:00.14 Phra Pok Klao Rd Soi 4, Phra Sing, Mueang, Chiang Mai 50200 · Map
- Thaphae Boxing Stadium฿600–1,500The only Muay Thai venue inside the Old City moat; fights Mon–Sat from around 9pm.1 Mun Mueang Rd, Phra Sing, Mueang, Chiang Mai 50100 · Map
- The Meeting Room Art GalleryFree entryEstablished 2011, director Kavin Trikittiwong; shows emerging local and international artists. RENAMED AND MOVED: the former 'Meeting Room Art Cafe' at 89 Charoen Raj Rd in Wat Ket is gone and its own site captions those photos 'FORMER'. Daily 12:00-20:00; phone 080 627 9219. Its website is stale - newest post is from 2020 and a COVID mask notice is still live - but the gallery is active and ran on Route B of Galleries Nights 2026.10/1 Samlarn Rd, Si Phum, Old City, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200 (opposite Phra Singh post office) · Map
- The Old City's central landmark and the orientation point for the museum cluster; a working shrine, so expect offerings at the base.Phra Pok Klao Rd, Si Phum, Mueang, Chiang Mai (square in front of the City Arts & Cultural Centre) · Map
San Kamphaeng
- Handicraft village famed for hand-painted paper umbrellas; annual umbrella festival in January.Bo Sang, San Kamphaeng District, Chiang Mai · Map
- Limestone crag at Mae On (~45 min east); the most developed in northern Thailand with ~300 routes from beginner sport to cave climbs.
- MAIIAM Contemporary Art Museum~฿200 adult / ฿100 student / ฿150 seniorThe region's flagship contemporary museum — mirror-clad building, strong private collection, rotating shows. Check opening days before driving out; sources disagree on which days it closes.122 Moo 7, Tonpao, San Kamphaeng District, Chiang Mai 50130 (~30–40 min east) · Map
Suthep & Suan Dok
- Large hillside zoo, home to the giant pandas; steep enough that the internal shuttle is worth it. Tickets are à-la-carte with the aquarium and panda house.100 Huay Kaew Rd, Suthep, Mueang, Chiang Mai 50200 (foot of Doi Suthep, west of CMU) · Map
- Separately ticketed aquarium within the zoo grounds; one of Southeast Asia's longest underwater tunnels, and the stronger half of the pair.100 Huay Kaew Rd, Suthep, Mueang, Chiang Mai 50200 (inside Chiang Mai Zoo) · Map
- University auditorium used for free public screenings, including the annual Japanese Film Festival leg.Auditorium, 3rd floor, Communication Innovation Center (CIC), Faculty of Mass Communication, Chiang Mai University, Su Thep, Mueang, Chiang Mai 50200 · Map
- Outdoor skate park with a climbing wall, pump track, bike rental, cafe and rooftop bar — a half-day out for board- or climbing-inclined teens. Small independent operation; check hours on Facebook first. Address is directory-sourced.60 Moo 5, Canal Rd, Su Thep, Mueang, Chiang Mai 50200 · Map
Wat Ket & Riverside
- La Luna GalleryFree entryContemporary Asian art gallery in a converted riverside house; Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00, closed Mondays. Openings are a local/expat art meeting point.193 Charoen Rat Rd (2nd floor), Wat Ket, Mueang, Chiang Mai 50000 · Map
- Wat Ket Karam Community MuseumFree (donations welcome)Cluttered community museum holding probably the largest photo archive of the Wat Ket neighbourhood. Google marks it temporarily closed as of Sept 2026 - ask at the temple office before going.In the grounds of Wat Ket Karam, 96 Charoen Rat Road, Wat Ket, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50000 · Map
Elsewhere and out of town
- 50FLY! Family Entertainment Centerparty packages from ~฿600/childTrampoline-and-play centre on the 1st floor of Lotus's Hang Dong, popular for parties. Note the name is misleading: despite the 'Hang Dong' branding the mall sits in Pa Daet subdistrict of Mueang district, not Hang Dong district.Lotus's Hang Dong, No. 132, Pa Daet, Mueang, Chiang Mai 50100 · Map
- 700-Year Stadium & Sports Complexpool/tennis ~฿60The closest thing to a municipal fitness hub NW of town: running track, Olympic-size pool, tennis (12 courts), weights, trails and MTB single-track. Everything cheap.
- After School Playground~฿100/childOne of the city's largest outdoor sand playgrounds (~2 rai) with a pirate-ship climbing frame, rope tunnels and a toddler zone; adjoining cafe is a parent hangout. Address is directory-sourced, not from the venue's own channels.79 Soi Ban Mae Kha Noi 6, Pa Daet, Mueang, Chiang Mai 50100 · Map
- Thawan Duchanee's dark timber art-house complex; the counterpoint to the White and Blue temples.Nang Lae, Mueang, Chiang Rai · Map
- Retirement-home model for old and injured elephants; smaller and more remote. Confirm current no-ride/no-bathe policy when booking.Mae Chaem District, Chiang Mai (remote, south of Doi Inthanon) · Map
- Bua Tong "Sticky" WaterfallsFree entryLimestone cascades you can climb barefoot; spring (Chok Sombat) at the top, shaded picnic areas. Quiet on weekdays.Mae Ho Phra, Mae Taeng District, Chiang Mai (~45–60 min north of the Old City) · Map
- Paved multi-use path running several km along the Canal Road/highway, with sections separating runners and cyclists. Good for longer uninterrupted efforts.
- Cave temple complex beneath Doi Luang Chiang Dao (Thailand's third-highest peak); laid-back village and cafés nearby.Chiang Dao District, Chiang Mai (~1.5 hr north) · Map
- The city's first indoor skatepark, a converted warehouse of roughly 1,000 sqm opened by a local skater in 2021 and since registered as a company. No street address is published anywhere findable — check the Facebook page for the current location and hours before setting out.
- Hmong hill-tribe village with viewpoints and market stalls at the top of the Doi Suthep–Pui road.Doi Pui, Suthep, Mueang, Chiang Mai (above Doi Suthep) · Map
- Layered-green-mountain viewpoint above Doi Suthep; cool air, best early morning or late afternoon.Doi Pui, Suthep, Mueang, Chiang Mai (above Doi Suthep) · Map
- Cheaper long-course alternative to Flight of the Gibbon; zip, fly and climb elements, family-friendly.Course in Mae Taeng District; booking office at 47/2 Moon Muang Rd, Phra Sing, Mueang, Chiang Mai 50200 · Map
- Elephant Nature Park~฿2,500 single-day visitFlagship no-ride/no-show sanctuary founded by Lek Chailert in 1995; 75+ rescued elephants. Book weeks ahead — sells out.Kuet Chang, Mae Taeng District, Chiang Mai (~60–90 min north); office at 1 Ratmakka Rd, Old City · Map
- The original and best-known Chiang Mai zipline course, in rainforest above Mae Kampong; one of Asia's longer single lines.106 Moo 3, Huai Kaeo, Mae On District, Chiang Mai 50130 (near Mae Kampong, ~1 hr east) · Map
- Arcade rather than soft play — air hockey, driving simulators, basketball and bowling; better for older kids. Reported as being beside the food court, but the floor is directory-sourced.Central Festival Chiang Mai, Fa Ham, Mueang, Chiang Mai 50000 · Map
- Reservoir with bamboo huts over the water and mountain reflections; close to the city.Chang Phueak, Mueang, Chiang Mai (just NW of town, foot of Doi Suthep) · Map
- Twin-cable rainforest course with a long zipline roller-coaster section; free Old City pickup, open daily 09:00–17:00.Course ~1 hr from the city; booking office at 24/1 Soi 7, Ratchamanka Rd, Phra Sing, Mueang, Chiang Mai 50200 · Map
- No-riding rescue sanctuary founded 2015; half- and full-day family-friendly visits with hotel pickup.Mae Taeng District, Chiang Mai (~45 km north; no street number published) · Map
- Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail~฿200 mandatory guide per groupRidge walk requiring a local guide; open roughly November–May only (closed June–October for forest recovery).Doi Inthanon National Park, Chom Thong District, Chiang Mai · Map
- Small, remote community-based ethical project; observation-focused. Confirm current policy at time of booking.Ban Naklang, Mae Chaem District, Chiang Mai (remote) · Map
- Large inflatable-and-soft-play centre on the 3rd floor of Central Festival; the operator bills it as the biggest Kiztopia in Asia at ~2,000 sqm. Also does party bookings.Floor 3, 99, 99/1 99/2 Moo 4, Superhighway Chiangmai-Lampang Road, Fa Ham, Mueang, Chiang Mai 50000 · Map
- Misty mountain village of wooden houses and stream-side cafés with a small waterfall; cool year-round, busy on weekends.Mae Kampong, Mae On District, Chiang Mai (~1–1.5 hr northeast, ~1,300 m) · Map
- Ten-tier waterfall in the Mae Sa valley; a common stop on the Samoeng Loop.Mae Raem, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai (Doi Suthep–Pui NP, on the Samoeng Loop) · Map
- Hillside coffee-and-viewpoint spot with terraced cafés and flower fields (best Dec–Feb); arrive by sunrise for the classic sea-of-mist shot.Mon Cham, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai (~1.5–2 hr north) · Map
- Ping River road bridge east of the Old City; starting point of the Flower Festival parade each February.Tha Phae Rd / Charoen Mueang Rd, crossing the Ping River, Mueang, Chiang Mai · Map
- Nawarat Tennis Courts~฿60/hourOne of the city's main public tennis venues with an active playing community; courts rent for around ฿60/hour.
- Well-known outdoor pickleball and padel venue in the Fa Ham area; more courts keep opening around town.
- Royal winter palace gardens on Doi Pui; open to visitors only when the royal family is not in residence. Modest dress enforced.Doi Buak Ha, Suthep, Mueang, Chiang Mai · Map
- Royal Agricultural Station Angkhang (Doi Ang Khang)~฿30 station entryTemperate fruit and flower station (strawberries, peaches, cool-climate veg); best displays Nov–Feb. Military checkpoints en route — carry passport/copy.Mae Ngon, Fang District, Chiang Mai (~190 km / 3–3.5 hr north, on the Myanmar border) · Map
- San Kamphaeng Hot Springs~฿100 foreigner entryGeothermal springs where you can soak your feet, boil eggs and use mineral pools; often paired with a Mae Kampong run.Ban Sahakorn, Mae On District, Chiang Mai (~45 min east) · Map
- Society Lab CNX฿199.99 / 3 hr drop-in; party room ฿2,250 / 3 hr (up to 12 kids)Supervised PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch lounge built for ages 8–15, running set multi-hour sessions plus private parties and school-holiday camps. Closed Tuesdays. The venue advertises itself as near Maya, but Chet Yod Rd is a couple of kilometres north — not walking distance.71, 11 Chet Yod Rd, Mueang, Chiang Mai 50300 · Map
- Creative Economy Agency design library and exhibition space; hub venue for Design Week and the Chiang Mai Film Festival.1/1 Muang Samut Rd, behind Muang Mai Market, Chang Moi, Mueang, Chiang Mai 50300 · Map
- The reliable Old City street shot: brick gate, pigeons, moat and festival backdrop. Best early morning or lit at night.Tha Phae Gate, Ratchadamnoen Rd, Old City, Mueang, Chiang Mai · Map
- The big roadside waterfall on the Doi Inthanon road; Sirithan and Mae Ya are nearby.Doi Inthanon National Park, Chom Thong District, Chiang Mai · Map