5 days in Chiang Mai Itinerary

Discover the diverse history and culture of northern Thailand during a holiday in Chiang Mai, the largest and most significant city in the region.

Do your shopping at Elephant Parade House and Healing Family Foundation. Get a sense of the local culture at Wat Chedi Luang Worawihan and Art in Paradise, Chiang Mai 3D Art Museum. Explore Chiang Mai's surroundings by going to Pai Canyon (in Pai), Mae Rim (Maesa Elephant Camp & Zipline) and Thai Elephant Home (in Mae Taeng). There's much more to do: relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, stop by Thai Inter Fabrics, let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, and get a dose of the wild on Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Chiang Mai.

To see maps, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, read our Chiang Mai trip site.

If you are flying in from Belgium, the closest major aiport is Chiang Mai International Airport. In July, daytime highs in Chiang Mai are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) so you can travel back home.