Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai – Sightseeing

Doi Inthanon
- This is the highest mountain in Thailand and is a
National Park. It’s located 100 Km away from
Chiang Mai and is a perfect place to do a trekking
and see the Phra Mahathat Napha Pagodas
(picture), waterfalls and a local market.
- It’s possible to do it in 1 day, but there is not
public transportation.

Doi Suthep
- Near to the center of Chiang Mai, in this
mountain is possible to find the Wat Phra temple,
Wat Umong (monk cave) and the winter real
palace.
- You can go by motorbike, public transportation or
bike. In any case you have to climb a few steps to
get to the top.
Chiang Mai – Sightseeing

Wat Phra Singh Wat Chiang Man

- Largest marble Buddha image in
Myanmar.

Terracota garden Wat Chedi Luang

Chiang Mai – 1 day excursions

Huay Tung Tao Lake Wiang Kum Kam ruins

Ob Luang National Park Wat Pha Lat

 Chiang Rai
There are several buses per day that travel from Chiang Mai (Arcade bus station) to Chiang Rai, departing from 5:15
to 19:00 hours and with an approximated cost of 120 RMB for express buses (3,5 hours trip) and 55 RMB for the
normal bus (6,35 hours).
 Chiang Rai – Sightseeing
Wat Rong Khoun
- The white temple is relatively new (1997) and is
13 kilometers away from the city center, with cars
that can be taken in the central station (5 RMB).
- Maybe kitsch is the best adjective for this temple,
inside you can see a picture of Neo from Matrix,
and a plain crashing the twin towers (?).

Chiang Sen and Golden triangle

- Union point between Thailand, Laos and Myanmar
by the Mejong River. It was an important opium
trade and cultivation zone.
- You can see the Wat Phra That Doi Pu Khao -one
of the oldest temple in Thailand (S. VIII)- the big
Buddha, the opium museum and cross to Laos.
- There are buses from Chiang Rai with a 3 hours
trip (11 RMB).
Chiang Rai – Sightseeing

Wat Phra Kaew Baan Dam Museum (Black house)

Wat Rong Suea Ten Wat Huay Pla Kung

Near to Chiang Rai

Mae Salong

Chiang Saen

Doi Tung
 Pai
Located at 200 kilometers from Chiang Mai, it’s possible to get there by public bus from the Arcade Bus Station or by minivan
from the Bus Station Chang Puak in a 3 hours trip (50 RMB).
Pai – Sightseeing

Pai Canyon Pam Bok Waterfall

Tham Lod Cave Wat Phra That Mae Yen (White Buddha)
 Mae Hong Son
You can go there from Chiang Mai (6 Hours trip in a minivan; 70 RMB) or from Pai (3 hours trip in a minivan; 50 RMB).
Mai Hong Son – Sightseeing

Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu Baan Rak Thai Village

Wat Tham Pla (Fish cave) Namtok Mae Surin National Park