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Attractions in Chiang MaiInside the moat

The moat surrounds the old city.The moat was defence against all attackers, particularly the Burmese.

Attractions in Chiang MaiInside the moatWat Phra Singh

Wat Phra Singh is Chiang Mai’s most prestigious temple. Wat Phra Singh is about 700 years old.It contains a Buddha image of the same name.Many believe that the image was given to Chiang Mai by a King of Sri Lanka.

Attractions in Chiang MaiInside the moat

Wat Chedi Luang

Wat Chedi Luang was the temple for the Kings of Lanna. Wat Chedi Luang is about 700 years old.Wat Chedi Luang used to house the Emerald Buddha.

Attractions in Chiang MaiInside the moatWat Phan Tao

Wat Phan Tao was a palace for the Kings of Lanna. Wat Phan Tao is about 700 years old. The viharn is an all wooden building constructed from teak panels. It is one of the few remaining all wooden structures of its sort in Chiang Mai.

Attractions in Chiang MaiInside the moatWat Chiang Man

Wat Chiang Man is the oldest temple in Chiang MaiWat Chiang Man was founded by King Mengrai in 1306Wat Chiang Man has The Crystal Buddha, Phra Kaew Khao.

Attractions in Chiang MaiInside the moat

The Three Kings Monument

 The Three Kings - King Mengrai, the founder of Chiang Mai His good friend King Ramkamhaeng of Sukothai King Ngam Muang of Payao.

Attractions in Chiang MaiInside the moat

 

Attractions in Chiang MaiChiang Mai Zoo

 Chiang Mai Zoo: You must see the pandas You cannot miss the Aquarium There is a lot to do and see at the Chiang Mai zoo

Attractions in Chiang MaiChiang Mai Night Safari

 Chiang Mai Night Safari: You can walk around it during th day At night a tram takes you around You can see the Savanna Safari Zone and the Predator Prowl Zone

Attractions in Chiang Mai Royal Flora Ratchaphruek

 Royal Flora Ratchaphruek: A very large park It has beautiful flowers and gardens donated by countries all around the world. While flowers are the main points of interest, there are many more things to see and do

Attractions in Chiang MaiWat Phrathat, Doi Suthep

 Wat Phrathat, Doi Suthep: A beautiful temple high above Chiang Mai It is very popular with tourists – Must See

Travel a little more into the mountains and you can visit Doi PuiIt has a small traditional Hmong village

Attractions in Chiang MaiDoi Inthanon

 Doi Inthanon: A beautiful National Park The highest mountain in Thailand Two pagodas to honour the King and Queen of Thailand There are many waterfalls to see

Attractions near Chiang MaiLong neck Karen

 There are a number of Karen villages near Chiang Mai and Chiang RaiTour operators can arrange, organize public or private tours

Attractions near Chiang MaiThe Road to Pai

 Motor cycle drivers love to go to Pai.The road is about 130 kmsThe road has 762 turnsThe journey takes about 3 hoursStay in Pai or go on to Mae Hong Son

Attractions near Chiang MaiWat Rong Khun

 Chiang Rai has many attractions and points of interestWat Rong Khun, the White Temple, is one of them.Chiang Rai is about 200 kms away from Chiang Mai