Updated August 1, 2023
Main attractions in Chiang Mai
Sightseeing in Chiang Mai (Doi Suthep, Wat Umorn, etc.)
Chiang Mai Gourmet & Shopping
Sightseeing in Chiang Mai (Mae Sa Elephant Camp, Mon Village, etc.)
Chiang Mai Hotels (Luxury)
Hotel in Chiang Mai (Intermediate 1)
Hotel in Chiang Mai (Intermediate 2)
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Chiang Mai Overview
Muang Chiang Mai is a county located in the mountainous region of northern Thailand.
The region is home to Chiang Mai, a major city built in the 13th century.
Located about 720 kilometers north of Bangkok, Thailand's second largest city, Chiang Mai, is a beautiful old city also known as the "Rose of the North.
It was built in 1296 by King Mengrai, the first king of the Lanna dynasty, on the banks of the Ping River as a new capital, and was named "New City" in the northern Thai language.
The old city still retains its walls and moats, remnants of a time when Chiang Mai was the center of culture and religion.
There are numerous temples in Muang Chiang Mai District and Chiang Mai City, including the 14th century Wat Phra Singh and the 15th century Wat Chedi Luang, decorated with sculptures of the snake god.
population234,200,000 (2014)
area: 152.4 km² (1,050 square miles)
international airportChiang Mai International Airport
Access from Japan
1) Narita ➡ Incheon ➡ Chiang Mai
(2) Narita ➡ Bangkok ➡ Chiang Mai
③Thai Vietjet Air Osaka (Kansai) - Chiang Mai, Thailand
Thai Vietjet Air will launch the Osaka (Kansai) - Chiang Mai, Thailand route on February 17, 2023.
Getting from Chiang Mai Airport to the city
Access from Bangkok
(1) Airplane: Approximately 50 direct flights a day from Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport or Don Mueang Airport (about 1 hour and 20 minutes).
Bus: Buses depart from the North Bus Terminal (Mo Chit) every 40 minutes from 05:30 to 23:00 [approx. 10 hours].
Online reservation and purchase site:http://www.thaiticketmajor.com/
(iii) Railway: 6 trains a day from Hua Lamphong Station [12-15 hours].
Map of Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai Travel Guide
Transportation within the province and city of Chiang Mai
Tuk-tuks are available, but in Chiang Mai, song-taews, or shared-ride cabs converted from the backs of pickup trucks, are the main means of transportation for the common people.
The destinations are roughly divided according to the color of the car body, and the red songtaew mainly runs in Chiang Mai city.
Song Taew to the suburbs/other provinces leave from Champuak Bus Terminal or in front of Warorot Market.
red song taewoo (Korean dish of grilled beef topped with an egg yolk)
Running in Chiang Mai city.
Tell the driver where you are going and if it is OK, get in (the ride is shared).
The fee is approximately 20 baht. Charters are available, but the price is negotiable depending on the distance.
white song taewoo (Korean dish of grilled beef topped with an egg yolk)
Running between Chiang Mai and Sankhampaeng, Chiang Mai and Mae Taeng, Chiang Mai and Doi Sakhed, and Chiang Mai and Mae Malai.
Hwang Sungtae-Woo
Runs between Chiang Mai and Mae Rim, Chiang Mai and Chom Thong, etc.
Green Song Tae Woo
Runs between Chiang Mai and Sansai, Chiang Mai and Mae Jo, etc.
Okinawan-style stewed pork cubes
Runs between Chiang Mai and Lamphun.
Orange Song Taewoo
Running between Chiang Mai and Fern.
Tourism Authority of Thailand... Tourism Authority of Thailand's official website
Main attractions in Chiang Mai
Sightseeing in Chiang Mai (Doi Suthep, Wat Umorn, etc.)
Chiang Mai Gourmet & Shopping
Sightseeing in Chiang Mai (Mae Sa Elephant Camp, Mon Village, etc.)
Chiang Mai Hotels (Luxury)
Hotel in Chiang Mai (Intermediate 1)
Hotel in Chiang Mai (Intermediate 2)