Chiang Mai Old City, A serene haven of temples and culture

Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai, Thailand
A smaller and quieter town than Chiang Mai
4.6

Introduction

One of Thailand's important cultural heritages, the ancient city is in a square shape with a perimeter of approximately 1.5 kilometers, and the city walls and moat are well-preserved. Inside the ancient city, there are numerous traditional temples and pagodas, as well as unique hotels, guesthouses, cafes, and restaurants. There are many city gates in the ancient city, and the East Gate Tapae Gate is well-preserved. Famous temples in the ancient city include Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phra Singh, and Wat Chiang Man, most of which can be visited for free, with only a 20 Baht entrance fee for foreigners at Wat Phra Singh. The ancient city is also the location of the popular Sunday Night Market, which is held on the street near the East Gate Tapae Gate.

Must-go rating

Must go
34%
Worth going
44%
Generally
11%
Not worth it
11%

Transportation

45%
Self-driving
Free parking
Cheap parking fees
22%
Bus transportation
33%
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Address
Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Transportation
From the airport to the east gate of the ancient city, it costs about 120 baht by taxi.