Grand Canyon Water Park
Adventure into Grand Canyon of Asia, which is one of the tourist attractions in Chiang Mai. Grand Canyon Water Park, Hang Dong, is now open for tourists to have fun and go swimming through a various level of inflatable floating toys. It is considered another natural tourist attraction, said by the Department of Tourism. Ministry of Tourism and Sport
Reference: https://grandcanyon-waterpark.com
Wat Phrathat Doi Kham
Literally means “Temple of the Golden Mountain” this temple is perched on Doi Kham hill, surrounded by beautiful mountainous landscapes. This ancient temple has more than 1,300 years of history, believed to be built in circa 687 to enshrine Buddha’s relics. Opening hours: 8.00 am-5.00 pm.
Loha Prasat Sri Mueang Pong
Nestled in the picturesque Hang Dong District of Chiang Mai, Loha Prasat Sri Mueang Pong stands as a testament to Thailand’s rich spiritual heritage and architectural brilliance. This pagoda, characterized by its multi-tiered structure and ornate design, is an essential stop for tourists eager to immerse themselves in the culture and history of the area. Visitors will be captivated by the intricate details of the structure, which showcases traditional Thai craftsmanship at its finest. The serene atmosphere surrounding the pagoda invites reflection and tranquility, making it an ideal spot for meditation or simply taking in the beauty of the environment.
As you stroll through the grounds, you’ll notice the harmonious blend of nature and architecture, with lush greenery framing the stunning views of the pagoda. The site is also a hub for local spiritual practices, where visitors can witness traditional ceremonies and rituals. This adds a unique layer to your experience, allowing you to connect with the local culture on a deeper level. The pagoda is open daily from 7 AM to 6 PM, providing ample opportunity to explore its beauty at your leisure. Whether you’re an avid photographer, a cultural enthusiast, or simply seeking a peaceful retreat, Loha Prasat Sri Mueang Pong is a remarkable destination that promises to leave a lasting impression.
Reference: https://evendo.com/locations/thailand/chiang-mai/attraction/loha-prasat-sri-mueang-pong
Ganesha Himal Museum
Ganesh MuseumGanesh Museum is located at Moo 10, 35th kilometer stone of Chiang Mai-Hod Road, Yang Kram Sub-district, Doi Lo District. It is the first and the only museum in Thailand that collects artifacts and statues of “Ganesh”, the God of Success, Fulfillment, Career, Intellect and Luck and also a remover of obstacles through over 1,000 of forms.The Ganesh Museum Chiang Mai was established by Mr. Pundhorn Teerakanon, a Bangkokian who came to work in Chiang Mai. Influenced by the image of the elephant-headed Hindu god he received from his father when he was 19 years old, Pundhorn has been interested in Ganesh for over 30 years. Since then, he has been collecting the varieties of Ganesh images until in 2002 that he decided to buy 5 Rai land to build “the Ganesh Museum” which is aimed to be the learning center and a place of worship for those who have faith in Ganesh.The first thing the tourists will see after the arrival is the Worship Building, the previous main building of the museum that has now become a room for worship and for organizing demonstration of how to worship Ganesh. This building is the only place in the world that exhibits purely wooden-crafted statues of Ganesh and his family. The next site to visit is the Wate Wittayakom Building, a Thai Sala modeled from the residential Sala of M.R. Keugrit Pramoch. The sala is a place for organizing important Ganesh worshipping ceremony during Ganesh Chaturthi festival. Near the sala, there is the Ganesh Dhevalai, a temple of worship built from Pundhorn’s faith towards Ganesh. Every brick used during the construction has been prayed over and inscribed with prayer before they were formed into this Dhevalai. Moreover, inside, the building simulates “Gana Pati” or the world where Ganesh resides. There are also Hall 1 and 2 which are Hindu Bali style architecture buildings. Hall 2 is where exhibits numbers of Ganesh images in various styles which were collected from places around South East Asia. There are still many more interesting buildings that Ganesh worshipper cannot miss to visit in this museum.Visitors can participate in Ganesh worshipping ceremony every Sunday and in important Ganesh-related days at 10.00 am. Ganesh Museum opens daily from 9.00 am.- 5.00 pm. Free entrance. For more information, contact 053024287, 053024288, 0894304050, 089555852 or visit the website, www.ganeshmuseum.com
Royal Park Rajapruek
After the success of the Royal Flora Ratchaphruek, a world-class horticulture expo to celebrate the auspicious occasions of HM King Bhumibol’s 60th anniversary of his accession to the throne and his 80th birthday in 2006-2007, Thai Cabinet decided to maintain the condition of the park as the newest travel destination of Chiang Mai. The Royal Park Ratchaphruek sits in Mae Hia sub-district and covers an area of 240,000 square meters, divided into different zones you need to spend the whole day here. Perched at the center is an authentic Lanna architecture of Ho Kham Luang Royal Pavilion where a painting exhibition about the life and works King Bhumibol is displayed inside. Visitors should not miss to visit the Orchid Garden to see rare orchids and International Gardens to hop into different styles of gardens curated by different participating countries, such as South Korea, China, Japan and Bhutan, to represent their cultures. Other zones include the World of Insects, Rare Plants and Corporate Zone. Trams are provided and do bring an umbrella as it can be really hot during the day. Opens daily from, 8.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. Tickets for adults are 100 Baht and 50 Baht for children Contact Tel. 0 5311 4110-5, www.royalparkrajapruek.org
Ob Khan National Park
Ob Khan National Park is located in Nam Prae sub-district, Hang Dong district in Chiangmai with the area of approximately 484 square kilometers or 302,500 fields covering many districts in Chiangmai province such as Sameng district, Hang Dong district, Mae Wang district and San Pa Tong district. The geographical features of the national park are made of limestone and igneous rock mountains consisting of hill evergreen forest, pine forest, dry evergreen forest, mixed forest and deciduous dipterocarp forest. It is the river source of the Wang River, the Win River and the Kan River. This national park is also the only place in Thailand where Dendrobium Wardianum which blooms in January can be found. To visit the national park, from Chiangmai, take the paved road following irrigation canal (the highway 121) to Hang Dong district around 15 kilometers. Turn right following ARD road, Nam Prae-Ob Khan route, for another 10 kilometers (the road is paved road switched with gravel road which is steep and curved) and you will see the national park office.The first Ob Khan National Park’s popular attraction among tourists is Ob Khan located far from the national park office about 450 meters. Though it is a steep cliff, the size is smaller and its height is approximately 30 meters where the Mae Kan River flows through. The cliff is also appeared in various shapes due to current’s erosion. The next attraction is Huai Ya Sai; the water level is quite shallow, perfect for wading in, there are green swamp rice grass growing and blooming near the shore. Next to the grass about 500 meters, there is a small cliff called Pha Toob; it is a big overhanging rock which is eroded into interesting shape. Huai Ya Sai is around 1 kilometer away from the national park office. Other interesting attractions include Huai Pong which is 2 kilometers away from the office, perfect for going in, Pha Lai, Khun Puai Waterfall, Mae Tien Waterfall, Doi Ton Cave, Mae To hot spring, Morakot Waterfall, Mae Mood Waterfall, Khun Win Waterfall, Mae Wang Waterfall, Tukgataen Cave and other nature trails. Campsites, shops and facilities are available for tourists at Ob Khan National Park but the campsite is closed during 1st May-31st August each year. Tourists can book the campsite in advance at Ob Khan National Park or Nakornping National Park Coordination, Center Forest Office of Chiangmai Tel. 0 5381 8348
Reference: https://www.tourismthailand.org/Attraction/ob-khan-national-park
Jing Jai Market Chiang Mai
Jing Jai Central creative district is one of the community caring project by Central Group, located on Atsadathorn Road only 5 minutes away from Tha Phae Gate and 10 minutes away from Chiang Mai International Airport. Jing Jai Central consists of three zones, namely Jing Jai Village, Jing Jai Market, and Jing Jai Gallery. Each zone is unique and serves its own purpose
Jing Jai Village is designed as a community space, fusing Lanna architecture and lush greenery. It is home to unique eateries and cafes, as well as office space and open space where Thai and international artists can express themselves through art. Jing Jai Village is open daily. – Jing Jai Market is designed as a space for inspiration and creativity, surrounded by lush green plants that exude a relaxing vibe. There are many shops in this area, such as cafes and restaurants offering homemade dishes made with local ingredients and seasonal organic produce. The market also serves as a venue for exchanging knowledge about crafts and hobbies for those who are into handmade products. Here, you can find handmade and heartmade products, or local products by local designers and artists. It is a community for craft lovers. Additionally, it is also home to Jing Jai Weekend Market (Jing Jai Farmers Market Chiang Mai and Rustic Market), which are famous community markets of Chiang Mai, open every Saturday and Sunday morning. There are also shops that open daily, such as Tops Green, the first green store in Thailand for modern consumers under the concept of “The green concept store for the people of Chiang Mai and the world”, and Good Goods, a shop by Central Group selling contemporary products by Thai brands. There are also more than 30 other units open daily. – Jing Jai Gallery has been designed as an art space where various types of art can be showcased. Located in Jing Jai Market, the space will feature rotating exhibitions to attract visitors all year round. It is a space for those who love art, and supports local artists by making art accessible for all. The gallery serves as a venue that promotes Thai artists on an international scale, and it will become an art center where people can come experience various fields of art, such as fine arts, music, and cinematic arts. The gallery is open daily.
Reference: https://www.tourismthailand.org/Attraction/jing-jai-market-chiang-mai
Thanon Nimmanhaemin
Thanon Nimmanhaemin Thanon Nimmanhaemin (or Nimmanhaemin Road) is located in Tambon Sutep, Amphoe Muang, Chiang Mai. Comparatively, this road bares the resemblance to Sukhumvit in Bangkok. Even the length, and the business size of this road cannot compete with Sukhumvit, the percentage of the road’s luxury and high class shops are similar. A trip in Chiang Mai cannot be complete at all, if the tourists miss the shopping at this road. Thanon Nimmanhaemin is a commercial and entertainment area. It combines a diversity of atmosphere. For 50 years from the past, this road has grown into being one of the most important trade areas in Chiang Mai, where products, service, drinks, and pleasant atmosphere is all provided for the visitors. Especially, Thanon Nimmanhaemin Soi 1, it can best represent the whole Nimmanhaemin Road. Soi1 here can still wholly preserve locals’ uniqueness, culture and traditions of Lanna people. We can see that the Soi is full with grade A shops, which are uniquely embellished in their own styles, such as galleries (e.g. Kong Dee gallery), home decorating stores that hold the most various product ranges (e.g. Mai Mung Ngern shop, and Suriyan-Jantra shop), scented candle shop (e.g. Maew Jai Dee Shop), and cotton handcraft shops, which produce such jubilant works, with a price from 100 baht up until many ten thousands baht. Thanon Nimmanhaemin Soi 9, the coffee road, this Soi is full of many famous coffee shops, the several brands are well-known in local area, within the country, or even imported from overseas. The shops’name are, for example, Va-Vee Coffee shop, 94 Coffee, Starbucks. Right in the front of the Soi, there stands Black Canyon restaurant, Mon Nom Sod, and To and Sod shop. Walking a bit further, the visitor will see Doi Chang coffee shop, Maze Cafe, Doi Tung Coffee shop. These coffee shops are favorite places of teenagers, students, workers, Thai and foreign travellers for many activities; meeting one another, playing internet, having a chitchat, relaxing, reading, and tasting a variety of coffee tastes. It is the perfect place for coffee lovers to browse various coffee shops before making a visit at the one they choose. Moreover, Thanon Nimmanhaemin Road also divides some parts of it as Bakery & Ice-cream route. There are many shops with yummy ice-cream for tourists to choose, such as Mont Blanc, that its owner flied to Japan to specially study how to make desserts in Japanese style. Its method and taste is genuinely in Japanese way. Furthermore, there are homemade ice-cream shops for visitors to choose for his or her favorite flavors as well. At Ring-a-ding Ice cream shop, or Home Fresh Ice-cream on Thanon Nimmanhaemin Soi 5, you will get a chance to try a yummy sweet ice-cream here at a lower price. Apart from this, these following brands are also in the Ice-Cream route; Mars, Ice Monster, i-berry, Udom Taepanich’s ice-cream shop, etc. For clothes & jewelry, Thanon Nimmanhaemin consists of many fashionable items for selecting, such as MiWa shop, where imported bags and shoes from Korea, Japand, Europe, and America are sold here. Also, Nong Fai’s Mignone shop at Nimmanhaemin Soi 13 has participated in JIRA & WASA project. Any girls who loves fashionable clothes, do not hesitate to drop by here. For the transportation, from Chiang Mai city, drive along Huai Kaew Road, passing Kad Suan Kaew. At Rin Kham intersection, turn right onto Nimmanhaemin Road. Another way to get there from Chiang Mai city, just pass Suan Dok Gate and enter Sutep Road. At Chiang Mai Provincial Public Health Office around 3-way intersection, turn right onto Nimmanhaemin Road. For the bus takers, wave a red two row seat taxi bus from anywhere in Chiang Mai town. Tell the driver your destination; Nimmanhaemin Road. It can be guaranteed that there’s no way to get lost. The renting taxi bus fee is about 20 baht per day. The bus is available every day from 12 a.m. until the evening. For more information, please contact 0 5322 7474.
Reference: https://www.tourismthailand.org/Attraction/thanon-nimmanhaemin
Chiang Mai Night Safari
Chiang Mai Night Safari is 10 kilometers from the downtown of Chiang Mai. It covers an area of 819 rai so it is the biggest night safari in the world. For more information, please contact 0 5399 9000 and 0 5399 9089.
Reference: https://www.tourismthailand.org/Attraction/chiang-mai-night-safari
Kad Farang Village
The new Kad Farang Village is the perfect Boutique Lifestyle Mall project on Chiang Mai – Hang Dong Road. It is the new place for meeting, and neighbor-friendly. It consists of variety of stores which meet the needs of modern families, people in the community, foreign families, and students.
It is located on the outstanding location with maximum potential, surrounded by community, huge residential projects, more than 7,500 foreign families, near academic institutions, and it is also the route to many significant tourist attractions in Chiang Mai Province. It also provides convenient parking area. The project has been designed to consist of green and shady areas,and the architecture is the perfect mixture between modern and Lanna styles.
Kad Farang Village also consists of a huge supermarket, Take-home restaurants, academic institutions, fashion stores, banks, and many more complete services.
Reference: https://www.tourismthailand.org/Shop/kad-farang-village