City: Chiang Mai Province
Top Things to do in Chiang Mai Province
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Things to do in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand: The Best Historic Sites
Chiang Mai (Thai: เชียงใหม่, pronounced [t͡ɕʰīaŋ.màj] ( listen); Lanna: ᨩ᩠ᨿᨦᩉᩲ᩠ᨾ᩵, pronounced [tɕiaŋ.màj]) is the second-largest province (changwat) of Thailand. It is in the country's north. It is bordered by Chiang Rai to the northeast, Lampang and Lamphun to the south, Tak to the southwest, Mae Hong Son to the west, and Shan State of Burma to the north. The capital, Chiang Mai, is 685 km north of Bangkok.
Restaurants in Chiang Mai Province
1. Ban Hmong Mae Sa Mai
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By J4939HJmichaelp - Chiang Rai, Thailand
Nestled in rolling green hills of Mae Rim District, an easy drive from Chiang Mai City, there are actually two Hmong villages here. Mae Sa Noi is the first village one arrives at from highway 1096 and is the location of the “Community Product[s] Center” a fantastic workshop where the locals produce clothing and accessories using traditional materials and techniques. The Hmong of Chiang Mai Province still grow hemp and painstakingly produce woven cloth from the plant's fibrous stalks. The hemp cloth is then colored using natural dyes produced from the indigo plant and other native species. The cloth is then decorated using a batik technique that uses natural bee’s wax. I was fortunate to arrive in the village as the Sunday service at Mae Sa Noi church was ending. Many of Thailand’s “Hill-People” are Christian having been converted by missionaries. Sundays are a good day to visit villages as many of the locals put on their best traditional costumes to attend the services. I was invited to eat with the congregation and gladly accepted as I never turn down a free meal and I do enjoy Hmong food; it is quite different from Thai cuisine. In return for the hospitality, I purchased a lovely wallet sort-of-thing from the community products center. After lunch and shopping, I took a stroll through Mae Sa Mai a fairly typical rural village where visitors will see some examples of traditional Hmong architecture. Hmong homes are easy to recognize; they are simple single-story dwellings built of wood (or clay) with rammed earth (dirt) floors. Completing my exploration of the villages, I drove up in the mountains above both villages, where the homestays are located, and had another wander. The people here are actually quite friendly as Hmong folks tend to be. As previously mentioned, these villages are fairly authentic, not particularly touristy and I highly recommend a visit as part of a Mae Rim District outing. Did I mention that these are Hmong villages? There are no Kayan (long-neck Karen) people or elephants living here. The reviews that suggest otherwise are simply incorrect.
2. Wat Phra That Doi Kham (Temple of the Golden Mountain)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,528 reviews
Reviewed By DanW440 - Portland, United States
This is an area of much activity surrounding the hype and excitement of this amazing temple. It's beautiful and has so much to see - a very large and significant temple. Even though it was crowded we still enjoyed our visit. Lots of vendors abound so one can purchase items inside the temple walls as well as at the bottom of the long, long staircase. The usual dress code for sacred temples is expected, be sure to dress appropriately and be prepared to remove your shoes. Wondering the grounds for an hour and a half was more than enough time to see everything This amount of time spent allowed for beautiful pictures in daylight and in my opinion
3. The Dara Pirom Palace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By Y9804GFmichaelb - Krabi Province, Thailand
If you are visiting Chiang Mai, you really must stop and visit Dara Pirom Palace. Although in reality , it is a quaint little house. However, the history contained within is worth it. Excellent presentation and ambience. Great little restaurants just around the corner as well. Terrace Farmers Bar for one, Baa Baa Black for another.
4. Fort of Sri-Poom
5. Hua Lin Corner
6. Pratu Chiang Mai
7. Bhubing Palace
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 677 reviews
Reviewed By CandyCin
Nice place to visit with many flowers along the way. Many kinds of roses there. The weather is pretty cool, it takes about 40m from Chiang Mai, we hired a car so could visit some other places nearby as Doi Suthep, Hmong Village. The police will check your so shouldn’t wear too short or sleeveless T-shirt
