1. Wat Chedi Luang
One of the city’s most unique temples is Wat Chedi Luang. It’s most impressive component is its huge chedi (also known as a stupa), which refers to the tower-like structure on top of the temple.
2. Elephant Sanctuary
Elephant encounters are one of the most popular experiences for those traveling to Chiang Mai, and it’s easy to see why! When else would you get the opportunity to come this close to these amazing gentle giants?
3. Bua Tong Stick Waterfalls
Thanks to the limestone, which floats in the water, the rocks are not slippery, they’re actually sticky at this waterfall, and you can climb them easily without any equipment. You don’t even need shoes!
4. Chiang Mai Canyon
Also known as the Hang Dong Canyon, the Grand Canyon Chiang Mai is a beautiful canyon less than an hour from the center of Chiang Mai city where you can swim, sunbathe, and cliff jump (they have heights for all confidence levels).
5. Chiang Mai Night Bazaar
Perhaps the most popular night market, the Night Bazaar is open nightly and is located east of the old city. You can find every sort of vendor here from those selling typical souvenirs to those selling handmade artwork and jewelry.
6. Bumrung Buri Road
The stalls of Bumrung Buri Road near the south gate of the old city is one of the best places for street food. Located right across from Bumrung Buri Market, the area is full of food carts serving delicious options at super cheap prices!
7. Doi Suthep
The most famous attraction in all of Chiang Mai is Doi Suthep. Doi Suthep is about 12km outside of Chiang Mai and is a mountain that has a fantastic view over all of the city. Standing at 5400 meters, it also houses Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a 13th century temple that is home to a large white elephant shrine as well as a replica of the Emerald Buddha.