7-day itinerary
The Perfect 7 Days in Chiang Mai
A balanced 7-day plan for Chiang Mai, built around its top-rated sights and ordered so each day flows without backtracking — with a bite to eat and travel times between every stop. Like it? Make it your own in a couple of taps.
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Morning
Chiang Mai Night Bazaar
Browse endless stalls of handicrafts, street food, and local treasures under Chiang Mai's vibrant evening sky.
6 min walk · 0.4 km to the next stopAfternoon
Loi Kroh Road
Walking street with shops, restaurants, and evening market atmosphere for visitors.
4 min walk · 0.3 km to the next stopEvening
Mae Ping River Cruise
Scenic boat journey along Chiang Mai's main river with views of temples and countryside.
Where to eat: Alchemy Vegan — A well-loved local spot.
Culture & Icons
Morning
Fruit market
Fruit and produce market showcasing fresh tropical and regional Thai agricultural goods.
16 min walk · 1.2 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Wat Chiang Man
Chiang Mai's oldest temple, steeped in 700 years of history and serene Buddhist spirituality.
6 min walk · 0.4 km to the next stop
Evening
Three Kings Monument
Marvel at the iconic bronze statues of three legendary kings who founded ancient Chiang Mai.
Where to eat: Alice's Restaurant — Thai — a well-loved local spot.
Culture & Icons
Morning
Chiang Mai City Art & Cultural Center
Art and culture museum preserving local heritage and contemporary artistic expressions.
4 min walk · 0.3 km to the next stopAfternoon
Buddhist Manuscript Library and Museum
Museum displaying religious artifacts and Buddhist cultural heritage within temple grounds.
2 min walk · 0.1 km to the next stopEvening
Ho Inthakhin City Pillar Shrine Chiang Mai
Sacred city pillar shrine representing the spiritual center and traditional foundation of Chiang Mai.
Where to eat: AMM (Aung Myint Mo Kyay Oh) — Burmese Food — a well-loved local spot.
Culture & Icons
Morning
Mae Kha Canal
Waterside marketplace along a canal offering local goods, fresh produce, and casual dining.
19 min walk · 1.4 km to the next stopAfternoon
Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center
Cultural center showcasing local traditions, crafts, and contemporary Thai culture.
14 min drive · 3.2 km to the next stop
Evening
Wiang Kum Kam
A historic monument in Chiang Mai.
Where to eat: Archers — A well-loved local spot.
Culture & Icons
Morning
Jing Jai Market
Local marketplace offering daily goods, produce, and merchandise for residents and visitors.
10 min drive · 2 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Chiang Mai National Museum
National museum displaying Thai art, artifacts, and regional history of northern Thailand.
7 min walk · 0.5 km to the next stop
Evening
Wat Jed Yod
Marvel at seven ornate spires of this 15th-century temple, blending Burmese and Lanna architectural splendor.
Where to eat: Arcobaleno Italian Restaurant — Italian — a well-loved local spot.
Culture & Icons
Morning
Kad Nong Haw Market
Weekly market over weekends featuring vintage goods, antiques, and secondhand merchandise.
5 min walk · 0.4 km to the next stopAfternoon
Highland People Discovery Museum
Discover the rich traditions and heritage of Chiang Mai's highland tribal communities, completely free to enter.
15 min drive · 3.8 km to the next stop
Evening
Chiang Mai Zoo
Zoo featuring native and exotic animals across landscaped grounds in northern Thailand.
Where to eat: Auf der Au Garden Restaurant & Bistro — German — a well-loved local spot.
Parks & Slower Moments
Morning
Naga staircase
Naga staircase landmark featuring traditional serpent sculptures ascending a temple or viewpoint.
1 min walk · 0 km to the next stopAfternoon
Big Gong
An attraction in Chiang Mai.
22 min drive · 6 km to the next stop
Evening
Royal Flora Ratchaphruek Park
Explore lush royal gardens showcasing exotic plants and flowers in a stunning tribute to Thailand's king.
Where to eat: Beast Burger — Burgers — a well-loved local spot.
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Customize it →Built from Chiang Mai's top-rated attractions. Opening hours, prices, and whether a spot still delivers can change — double-check anything time-sensitive before you go.