Chiang Mai Trip Overview
An insight in the local life of Chiang Mai residents cannot be better portrait than during an early morning rise to give alms to monks, see local trade being conducted at the largest market and get a glimpse of river life during a relaxing boat trip.
• Join the locals during an early morning alms giving ritual
• Visit Chiang Mai’s largest and oldest market
• Cruise over the Ping River for a view of Chiang Mai
• Mingle with the locals during an early morning tour
• Guided by a local Chiang Mai resident
Additional Info
Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Half-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
An insight in the local life of Chiang Mai residents cannot be better portrait than during an early morning rise to give alms to monks, see local trade being conducted at the largest market and get a glimpse of river life during a relaxing boat trip.
• Join the locals during an early morning alms giving ritual
• Visit Chiang Mai’s largest and oldest market
• Cruise over the Ping River for a view of Chiang Mai
• Mingle with the locals during an early morning tour
• Guided by a local Chiang Mai resident
Itinerary
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Stop At: Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai
To grasp the essence of how Chiang Mai wakes up, a very early morning starts is required in getting fully immersed and join city residents in their daily routine. Together with your local guide, the day starts with a morning visit to a Buddhist temple to offer alms to the monks, one of the most unique rituals a tourist can experience in Thailand. Each morning, monks in saffron robes, carrying their alms bowls, walk silently along the virtually empty streets to receive rice and condiments from local people. Guests have the opportunity to participate in this very special Thai custom by personally presenting alms at the Srisoda temple and receiving the monks’ blessings in return.
After this enlightened morning, we head by local minivan back to your hotel for breakfast before we move on to Chiang Mai’s oldest and largest market.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Warorot Market (Kad Luang), between Thapae Road and Chang Moi Road In the north of Nawarat Bridge and the west side of Ping River, Chiang Mai Thailand
Also known as Kad Luang, Warorod Market is the city’s largest market within easy access from downtown. The market is known to boast a large collection of vendors selling fruits, vegetables and a wide choice of regional snacks and dishes. The market has a distinctive Chinese feel, being located in the Chinese enclave in the city.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Centre, Prapokklao Road T. Sriphum, A. Muang, Chiang Mai Thailand
From the market, we settle ourselves in an awaiting trishaw and head towards the Chiang Mai Art & Cultural Centre. This landmark is dedicated to the various forms of traditional art and handicraft of which Chiang Mai and surrounding regions are so well known for.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Mae Ping River, Chiang Mai Thailand
From here, we leave our trishaw behind and board a so-called ‘scorpion-tail’ boat for a 45-minute relaxing morning journey over the Ping River, one of the main tributaries of the Chao Phraya River in the north. Life from the water will give you a different city perspective.
At around 11:30 am, you will head back to your hotel.
Duration: 45 minutes
