Chiang Mai Trip Overview
Explore the impressive Buddhist temples in Chiang Mai during the Lanna period; each reflects the glory, splendors and nobility of a rich historical era on this private half-day tour. Try foods, local snacks and fresh product at Warorot Market or Kad Luang, seeing a large section of the market features inexpensive goods, such as clothing, fashion accessories and personal care products.
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Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
Explore the impressive Buddhist temples in Chiang Mai during the Lanna period; each reflects the glory, splendors and nobility of a rich historical era on this private half-day tour. Try foods, local snacks and fresh product at Warorot Market or Kad Luang, seeing a large section of the market features inexpensive goods, such as clothing, fashion accessories and personal care products.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Wat Phra Singh, Singharat Road Phra Sing Subdistrict, Chiang Mai Thailand
Meet your guide at your hotel and head to explore four revered temples in Chiang Mai. Visit Wat Phra Singh first built during the reign of Phra Chao Kham Fu (1328-1335). The temple’s compound includes the Lai Kam Chapel and the abbot of this important temple is the head of the local religious administration.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara, 103 Phra Pok Klao Road Phra Singh, Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
Visit Wat Chedi Luang, the large and the biggest Chedi in the city of Chiang Mai was constructed by King Saen Muang Ma, originally 90 meters high. It is now a mere 40 meters as the result of an earthquake in 1545. A small building near the main entrance encloses the “Sao Intakin” or the spirit of the city.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Wat Chiang Man, 171 Ratchapakhinai Rd, Si Phum, Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
Next stop at Wat Chiang Man, lying in the Northern part of the old walled city; it is the oldest temple within the city walls. Constructed by King Mengrai (1296-1311), the founder of Chiang Mai, it is said that the king spent his last years in this temple. Drive around the old city to see the moat surrounding and the ruins of the city gates.
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
Then visit the largest central market, Wararot Market, alive with its daily hustle and bustle. Exotic fresh fruits, preserved food, local delicacies, clothes galore, flowers and other knick knacks, all at reasonable prices.
Duration: 45 minutes
