The city's appeal as a travel destination is enhanced by its location, as it has a lot of attractions to keep visitors busy. Cottage craft industries still thrive in the Rose of the North, which is located amidst jungle-blanketed hills and rolling rice fields. The world needs to be explored.
Here are five of the best day trips from the city.
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It takes two hours to travel.
One of the country's best-known national parks is Doi Inthanon National Park, which is home to numerous waterfalls, hiking trails, and viewpoints.
During the country's cold season from November through January when temperatures drop at the higher altitudes and sometimes even frost appears, it's kind of a big deal for Thailand. It can make the news.
One of the few national parks in Thailand that is easy to navigate is Doi Inthanon. This short but spectacular trail, which requires the help of a local guide, winds through a section of the park's best landscapes to beautiful viewpoints.
Many people explore Doi Inthanon on their own or through an organized tour but you can also stay in basic bungalow accommodations or camp on the mountain overnight to wake up above the clouds
The cost of a full day taxi service to Doi Inthanon is around 3000 B. There is a cheaper option to hop in a van and head towards the park.
It takes about 30 minutes to travel.
It's a local haunt for whiling the day away in bamboo huts right on the water. It is popular with families and groups of friends over the weekend.
In recent years, there's been an increase in activities offered around the lake, such as ATV riding or paddle boarding, but it's still the best way to experience the area. Pick a spot, order some food or drinks, and stay as long as you please, all at the same restaurant.
Just 9 miles away from the center of the old city, along the 121 or "Canal Road," you can get to the songthaew.
It takes 1.5 hours to travel for both.
The experts in the disciplines of woodcarving, silversmithing, weaving and more can be found in the city of Chiang Mai. Nowadays, skilled artisans still practice many of these traditional arts and crafts and, as a result, you can find many unique, handmade souvenirs for sale around the city and in its numerous markets.
Highway 1006 is also known as the "handicraft highway" and is the best place to find authentic souvenirs. Bo Sang is a center for umbrella and paper making, while San Khampaeng is a center for textiles and ceramics. There are many showrooms on the main road.
The MAIIAM Contemporary Art Museum, just a couple of miles from Bo Sang, is a great place to see contemporary Thai artists. If you prefer furniture and home decor that is more to your liking, you can go to the woodcarving village of Ban Tawai.
Songthaews leave for Bo Sang from near Warorot Market. Taxis and Grab cars are the best way to reach Ban Tawai.
3.5 hours is how long it takes for both to travel.
It is possible to see two of the region's most beloved sites if you only have a few hours to spare.
The White Temple is a place of worship but it was created by a contemporary Thai artist. One of the best ways to describe the white complex is quirky, with visitors having to walk past a sea of longing arms to get to the temple's interior.
Baandam, meaning "Black House," is a work of art by Thawan Duchanee, who was born in Thailand. Baandam has a collection of structures, sculptures and gardens that are dark and gruesome. The white and black complexes are likely to last a long time.
If you want to go to the White Temple and Black House on your own, you can either rent a car or look for a package tour that will pick you up from your hotel by 8am and take you to the White Temple and Black House. You can go it on your own if you want to.
It takes 2.5 hours to travel.
You have to get out into the hills to visit the city. On the weekends and in the dry cooler season, the "Samoeng loop" is a hit with both locals and tourists.
It takes 2.5 hours to drive straight through. There are a lot of places to stop off throughout the route, including a tiered waterfall that is good for swimming, and a huge, manicured green space filled with exotic flowers. The main draw of the drive is that you can experience the air rushing by your face and take in a panoramic view.
Scooters can be rented from Mr Mechanic and Toon's Bikes in the city. You can organize motorcycle tours around the loop.
Driving north out of town on Highway 107 will lead you to Mae Rim and Highway 1086 will lead you to the Samoeng loop. After climbing up into the hills, you will pass small rustic restaurants, strawberry fields, and Royal Project agriculture initiatives before reaching the small village of Samoeng.
The article was published in September of 2019.
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