Chiangmai City Tours: Half-Day Exploration of Northern Thailand's Cultural Treasures
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Chiang Mai
Embark on a half-day exploration of Chiang Mai, Thailand's cultural treasures. Visit stunning Buddhist temples, wander through a local market, and discover the handicrafts of Sankampaeng Village.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Chiang Mai - Drive around the old Chiangmai city.
  • Wat Ched Yot - Wat Chet Yot (also spelled Wat Jed Yod) in Chiang Mai is a unique and elegant temple located in peaceful green grounds. Built in 1453 to host the eighth World Buddhist Council, it is named for its seven spires.
  • Wat Chiang Man - The Wat Chiang Man is the oldest temple in Chiang Mai and goes back all the way to the founding of the city in 1296.
  • Warorot Market (Kad Luang) - The market is a historical landmark, a long standing market, known for its variety of speciality Chiang Mai food and products.
  • Umbrella Village - Bor Sang - The highest quality of handicrafts in Thailand. The village of Sankampaeng is surrounded with small cottages that are also factories and workshops for artists to create wonderful works of art. Visitors are welcome to stop by and watch these people create their crafts ie: Thaisilk, silkver ware, lacquer ware, celadon and many more.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • customers personal expense
Additional Information

Embark on an enlightening half-day tour of Chiang Mai, exploring its most scenic and renowned locales and learning insightful details about the culture of Northern Thailand. Be amazed by Chiang Mai’s two most remarkable Buddhist temples: 1. Wat Chiangman, the city’s oldest temple, and 2. Wat Ched Yot, a must-visit place distinguished by its unique Northern Thai temple style. Dedicate an hour to meandering through the sheltered pathways of Warorot Local Market, observing local shoppers as they bargain for products.

The village of Sankampaeng is a key area for top-notch Thai handicrafts. This village is dotted with compact cottages that serve as factories and studios where artists produce magnificent pieces of art. Purchase these exquisitely crafted items as memorable souvenirs or as special gifts.

Your tour comes inclusive of a guide, admission costs, air-conditioned transport, and pick-up and drop-off services from hotels in central Chiang Mai.

Location
Chiang Mai
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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