Areas in Chiang Mai:

Chiang Mai Old City

Inside the moat and the city walls of Chiang Mai you will find the Old City. This is the area with the most important temples of the city.

Small temple in Chiang Mai Thailand - Travel Guide

(Besides the big temples there are many small temples in Chiang Mai)

One of the main temples and must see attractions in Chiang Mai are Wat Chedi Luang which is a huge Chedi that collapsed during an earthquake in 1545. Wat Phra Sing is famous for holding the most sacred Buddha image in Chiang Mai. Wat Chiang Man is the oldest temple inside the city walls.

Buak Hat Park in Chiang mai Thailand - Travel Mate

(Buak Hat Park in the south of the old city in Chiang Mai)

To cool of a little bit you can have a relaxing stroll in Buak Hat Park on the south western part of the city. A very nice way to explore the Old city is on bicycle. Many guesthouses rent them or even offer them for free.

Courses in the Old City:

- Asia Scenic Thai Cooking School (cooking)

- Smart Cook Cooking Classes (cooking)

- The Master Cookery Course (cooking)

Hotels and Guesthouses in the Old City:

- Dutch Delicious Guesthouse price range: 250-590 baht

- Sawasdee Guesthouse price range: 1400-1600 baht

- The Small Hotel price range: 1550–2300 baht

Massage & Spa at the Old City:

- Cheeva Spa

- Oasis Spa Lanna

Nightlife in the Old City:

- Archers

Restaurants at the Old City:

- The Glasshouse (Thai/International)

- Miguels's Bar (Mexican)

Sights to the Old City:

- Three Kings Monument

Temples in the Old City:

- Wat Sri Suphan (Silver Temple)

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