Want to venture out a bit further then the surroundings of the city? How about going up to the highest mountain in Thailand, Doi Ithanon. Get a taste of authentic northern Thailand in Lampang. Or explore the caves in Chiang Dao.
Visit the largest cave in Chiang Dao where you can explore a lit path yourself and visit the ancient temple inside the cave. Feeling adventurous? Hire a local guide to venture deeper into the cave! Other popular things to do in Chiang Dao are bamboo rafting on the Ping river and swimming at the Limestone Bua Tong Waterfalls.
The Doi Inthanon National Park is home to impressive treks, waterfalls, remote hill tribe villages and viewpoints as it is also includes Thailand's highest mountain. It is famous for watching sunrise and sunsets. However you do need a multiple day tour to witness these.
In a mere one hour drive from Chiang Mai you immerse yourself in the local way of life and get a taste of authentic Northern Thailand. Popular sights to vistit in and around Lampang are the waterfalls and natural hot springs of the Chae Son National Park, the limestone caves of Pha Thai Cave National Park and Lampang’s very own Emerald Buddha at the Wat Phra That Lampang Luang.
There are so many things to do and sights to see in and around the city of Chiang Mai, enough to easily fill an entire day. You can decide your own destinations or we can recommend things to do. We could suggest visiting attractions Mae Rim in the morning while it's not too hot. A Chiang Mai city tour in a nice airconditioned van in the afternoon. And visit a night market in the evening.