Kick-start your day with a visit to a bustling local market. Here, you'll savour the authentic Northern Thai flavours while gaining insights into local life and culture from an experienced guide.
Next on the agenda is Tha Phae Gate — the starting point of your nostalgic trishaw ride through the delightful old town. En route, there's a stop at Wat Chedi Luang, renowned for its colossal ancient stupa, a significant landmark of the Lanna era. Following this, you'll hop into a van to explore two more of Chiang Mai’s most significant temples: Wat Chiang Man, the city’s oldest temple, and Wat Phra Singh, which houses the esteemed Phra Singh Buddha image amidst striking Lanna-style architecture.
The journey continues up the mountain to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a spiritual emblem of Chiang Mai perched 1,073 meters above sea level. Constructed in 1926 BE (1383 AD), the temple's location was selected based on a legend: a sacred white elephant carrying a relic of the Buddha ascended the mountain, trumpeted thrice, knelt down, and peacefully passed away — marking this hallowed spot. To conclude the tour, you'll be returned to your hotel and some well-earned relaxation.
