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Chiang Mai: 4-Day Itinerary

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Explore Chiang Mai’s old temples before separate outings to Doi Suthep, Mae Rim and Doi Inthanon. Mae Kampong and the distant Chiang Rai temples remain optional extensions; the Golden Triangle needs additional travel beyond Chiang Rai.

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Day 1: Chiang Mai Old City

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    Chiang Mai Old City

    Chiang Mai Old City

    Neighborhood

    Thailand

    Moats and surviving walls outline the historic centre, where temple compounds, residential lanes and everyday shops share a compact street grid.

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    Wat Phra Singh

    Wat Phra Singh

    Temple

    Thailand

    Lanna-style halls, decorated woodwork and temple murals make this royal monastery a central stop within Chiang Mai’s old walls.

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    Wat Chedi Luang

    Wat Chedi Luang

    Temple

    Thailand

    The massive remains of a brick chedi dominate this temple in the Old City, recalling the scale of historic Lanna architecture.

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    Chiang Mai Night Bazaar

    Chiang Mai Night Bazaar

    Market

    Thailand

    Evening stalls and covered market areas around Chang Khlan Road sell handicrafts, clothing and souvenirs east of the Old City.

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Day 2: Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

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Allow a mountain-road transfer to Doi Suthep and return toward the city for Wat Umong. These temples are not joined by a short walk.

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    Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

    Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

    Temple

    Thailand

    A golden chedi crowns this mountain temple above Chiang Mai, reached by a naga-lined staircase with viewpoints over the city.

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    Wat Umong

    Wat Umong

    Temple

    Thailand

    Brick tunnels and a shaded wooded setting distinguish this forest monastery west of Chiang Mai, separate from similarly named Old City temples.

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Day 3: Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden

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    Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden

    Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden

    Garden

    Thailand

    Plant collections and glasshouses spread through a wooded hillside in Mae Rim, offering a botanical outing outside the city.

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    Mae Sa Waterfall

    Mae Sa Waterfall

    Waterfall

    Thailand

    A series of forest cascades follows the Mae Sa stream near Mae Rim, with paths linking different sections of the waterfall.

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Day 4: Doi Inthanon National Park

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Reserve a full day for the mountain roads and waterfall. Add Kew Mae Pan only when the trail is open and you have arranged its required local guide.

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    Doi Inthanon National Park

    Doi Inthanon National Park

    Park

    Thailand

    Thailand’s highest mountain anchors a broad national park of upland forest and waterfalls. Choose specific stops and allow a full mountain day.

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    Wachirathan Waterfall

    Wachirathan Waterfall

    Waterfall

    Thailand

    A broad waterfall plunges over a steep rock face beside the Doi Inthanon mountain road, adding a forest stop to the ascent.

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