Things To Do In 3 Days in Chiang Mai

Things To Do In 3 Days in Chiang Mai

All Things To Do In 3 Days in Chiang Mai

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Monuments, temples & delicious Thai food

The best local things to do in Chiang Mai for 3 days! The Wat Suan Dok and Wat Phra Singh temples and the Three Kings Monument; you’ll be able to explore all the highlights of Chiang Mai in 72 hours. Use the list below to find exactly what to do in Chiang Mai for 3 days. Day 1: Monuments & temples An impressive introduction! Chiang Mai is home to incredible historical and spiritual sights. With amazing temples and unique Lanna style architecture to discover, you’d be a fool to miss out! Explore Chiang Mai’s temples, from the gorgeous Wat Suan Dok and stunning Wat Phra Singh to the simplistic Tique Temple. And don’t forget the Three Kings Monument and the golden pagoda. Hop on board! In the evening, take a taxi between the amazing sights and experience the magic and lights of Chiang Mai at night. It’s an unmissable experience during your 3 days in Chiang Mai! Day 2: Chiang Rai & Doi Suthep Mountain Time to get out of the city! Now you’ve seen all Chiang Mai’s best-known highlights, it’s time to go further afield. Journey up Doi Suthep Mountain to watch the sun rise over the Chiang Mai and enjoy spectacular views from the majestic Doi Suthep Temple. An unforgettable start to your second day in Chiang Mai! Ready to be dazzled? Head to the extraordinary White Temple in Chiang Rai designed by a Chiang Rai native. You’ve never seen anything like it! And don’t return to Chiang Mai without a stop at Chiang Rai’s bustling market where the locals buy their food. Day 3: Eating & drinking Delicious Thai food! Why not spend the last of your 72 hours in Chiang Mai trying delicious and authentic local Thai dishes. Visit the lively Warorot Market street market and taste the yummy Chiang Mai traditional classic dish a delicious curry noodle soup called khao soi. Try some exotic tropical fruits and juices and enjoy authentic mango sticky rice or Thai jelly with coconut toppings. Explore the authentic flavors of Chiang Mai at a local market where you can eat mouthwatering green papaya salad and drink refreshing Thai tea. You can even join a cooking class and learn how to make Panaeng Curry or a delicious Pad Thai yourself!

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Marc
About local
31 January 2025
Exciting excursion with Naphat

This day trip to Chiang Rai with a visit to the White Temple, the Blue Temple, the museum and the delicious lunch (not included in the tour) was overwhelmingly beautiful for me. Thanks to Naphat's very competent guidance, I was able to learn a lot about the temples, Buddhism and the culture. Naphat listened to me and took my individual interests into account and adapted the tour to them. Naphat is very pleasant to deal with and I had the feeling of being taken seriously throughout the day trip. Thanks also go to the driver, who drove very carefully and got us safely through the day. I will always be happy to book Naphat for trips like this again. Thank you very much for the wonderful experiences.

Minty
About local
Best Tour Guide

Ratana was very sweet and kind to us throughout the trip! She is very friendly and easy going with the vendors, which makes everyone smile and treat us back with warm energy. She took us to secret spots and we had a sneak peek in to the lives of locals, which added a lot of depth to our journey. She felt like an auntie to us. Thank you Ratana! 🙏

Jon
About local
Wuthikorn (Boy) is the guide for you!

Boy was an exceptional guide on our “City Discovery: Chiang Rai Day” tour! We learned so much during the drive from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, and his deep knowledge of the Blue and White Temples was incredible. He took the time to explain Thai culture and traditions, making the experience truly enriching. Friendly and easygoing, Boy made the day unforgettable. He’s our go-to guide for future trips!

Jennifer
About local
Enlightening & Excellent Experience

My mom and I went on the Chiang Rai day tour with Naphat. She was very knowledgeable and outgoing, sharing the history, architectural significance, and culture of our sites as well as her daily local life and her experience as a Buddhist nun. Naphat also gave us a background in Buddhist teachings and philosophy and spirituality, and I learned a lot! Even though the tour originally included just the White Temple and Blue Temple, Naphat was flexible and let us squeeze in the Black House, Guan Yin Statue, and the Clock Tower (while driving past the Night bazaar), albeit for an extra fee. Our day was jam-packed, but we were able to do everything before sunset! On the way back to Chiang Mai, Naphat let the driver stop at a backpack store so I could buy a new bag, and then dropped us off at our next stop, the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar. Overall, this was a fantastic day and great learning experience, and the tour was flexible enough to fit our needs. I highly recommend booking Naphat for your Thailand tours, especially if you want to learn about Buddhism and spirituality!