Your Perfect 3-Day Itinerary for Chiang Mai

Discover the best landmarks, where to eat, and where to stay in Chiang Mai.

Best Time to Visit Chiang Mai

Spring

Mar - May

36°C / 22°C

Very hot and dry, smoky season

Summer

Jun - Aug

33°C / 24°C

Hot and rainy, lush green landscapes

Fall

Sep - Nov

32°C / 23°C

Rains tapering off, pleasant evenings

Winter

Dec - Feb

30°C / 16°C

Warm days, cool and crisp nights

Day 1

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

Morning activity: Wat Phra That Doi Suthep.

Khao Soi Khun Yai

Lunch nearby: Khao Soi Khun Yai.

Old City Temples

Afternoon sightseeing: Old City Temples.

Dash Teak House

Dinner in the area: Dash Teak House.

Chiang Mai Night Bazaar

Evening experience: Chiang Mai Night Bazaar.

Day 2

Elephant Nature Park

Morning activity: Elephant Nature Park.

SP Chicken

Lunch nearby: SP Chicken.

Bua Tong Sticky Waterfalls

Afternoon sightseeing: Bua Tong Sticky Waterfalls.

Huen Phen

Dinner in the area: Huen Phen.

Sunday Walking Street

Evening experience: Sunday Walking Street.

Day 3

Doi Inthanon National Park

Morning activity: Doi Inthanon National Park.

Cherng Doi Roast Chicken

Lunch nearby: Cherng Doi Roast Chicken.

Nimman Road

Afternoon sightseeing: Nimman Road.

The Service 1921

Dinner in the area: The Service 1921.

Chiang Mai Cabaret

Evening experience: Chiang Mai Cabaret.

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