{"id":2289,"date":"2023-11-17T06:15:12","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T06:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oursweettrip.com.br\/?p=2289"},"modified":"2023-12-14T02:53:37","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T02:53:37","slug":"o-que-fazer-em-chiang-mai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oursweettrip.com.br\/en\/o-que-fazer-em-chiang-mai\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do in Chiang Mai \u2013 Thailand 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chiang Mai is a very small city in Thailand but with so many attractions that it will never be enough to visit everything. But with these tips that I'm going to leave here, I'm sure you'll be able to enjoy the best experiences in this charming and cultural place.<\/p>\n

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Tha Phae Gate \u2013 one of the entrance gates to the Old City in Chiang Mai, Thailand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Where to go in Chiang Mai \u2013 Thailand<\/h2>\n

1 \u2013 Old City of Chiang Mai \u2013 Thailand<\/h3>\n

The charming old town is easily located due to its square shape and four sides are surrounded by a canal. It is also surrounded by a wall and has four main gates.<\/p>\n

Inside this affectionately called square houses several temples, several monuments, as well as bars, restaurants and all types of accommodation.<\/p>\n

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Wat Chiang Man \u2013 The oldest temple in northern Thailand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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2 \u2013 Oldest temple in Chiang Mai<\/h3>\n

One of the attractions worth exploring and taking some time to visit is Wat Chiang Man, the oldest temple in the city that is located within the walled area. This temple was erected in 1297, shortly after the city's origins.<\/p>\n

They say that the King asked for a Buddhist temple to be built so that he could live and observe the emergence of the new capital of his kingdom, Lan Na.<\/p>\n

Remember, to visit and enter each temple, you must wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Therefore, normally when entering you leave your shoes outside as a sign of respect.<\/p>\n

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Feeding and bathing the beautiful elephants is a great and unforgettable tour option in Chiang Mai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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3 \u2013 Visit Elephant Sanctuaries<\/h3>\n

This particularly is my favorite activity: since the first time I came, in 2020, I simply fell in love with them at first sight. I like to describe them as being like big dogs. They are very docile and friendly.<\/p>\n

Remembering that I highly recommend visiting the sanctuaries and not the places where they normally exploit and force elephants to carry people in exchange for tourism. These sanctuaries are where elephants are rescued and cared for after abuse by humans.<\/p>\n

Therefore, you have the option of spending half the day with them or the whole day. Likewise, on these tours you put on typical clothes that they provide and give food to the \u2018animals\u2019. Then we walk with them to the nearby lake for a mud bath, one last cuddle and then returns home.<\/p>\n

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Night Market that takes place on Sundays in the center of Chiang Mai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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4 \u2013 Typical Thai Markets in Chiang Mai<\/h3>\n

This has several areas where Thai people offer various typical foods, sell clothes, especially those pants with elephants, they were one of the first things I bought when I arrived, don't judge me, lol.<\/p>\n

In addition to the famous smoothies, coconut water, natural juices. The most famous markets are the Night Bazaar night market, or Ploen Ruede Night Market.<\/p>\n

So, if you are here on the weekends, on Saturday there is a big local market called Walking Street on Wua Lai Road. As well as on Sunday, where it starts at Tha Phae Gate and continues along the entire Ratchadamnoen Road and continues to the Wat Phra Singh temple.<\/p>\n

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Lantern Festival \u2013 Loy Kratong in Chiang Mai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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5 \u2013 Go to a festival in Chiang Mai \u2013 Thailand<\/h3>\n

If you are planning your next trip to Thailand, perhaps you could consider the dates of these three important festivals:<\/p>\n