{"id":1342,"date":"2015-04-10T00:00:54","date_gmt":"2015-04-10T00:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/10-things-to-do-in%e2%80%af-chiang-mai\/"},"modified":"2022-07-11T17:29:43","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T17:29:43","slug":"10-things-to-do-in%e2%80%af-chiang-mai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/activities\/10-things-to-do-in%e2%80%af-chiang-mai\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Things to do in\u202f Chiang Mai"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The former capital of Northern Thailand has it all. A\u202flaid-back\u202fvibe, beautiful scenery, ancient temples, markets galore, hip\u202fcafes and cutting-edge design. It makes for a\u00a0perfect weekend getaway from\u00a0Singapore, with quite a different tempo than Bangkok. Here&#8217;s our pick of the\u00a0top 10 things to do in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Chiang-Mai.d890.Destination-Travel-Guides\">Chiang Mai<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Things to do in Chiang Mai<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-10270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/landmark-divider-1024x58-1.png\" alt=\"landmark-divider\" width=\"1024\" height=\"58\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-14566\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/route-div-1-1024x131-1.png\" alt=\"route-div-1\" width=\"1024\" height=\"131\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCX199175618\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX199175618\">Eat\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"SpellingError SCX199175618\">Khao\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"SpellingError SCX199175618\">Soi<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCX199175618\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4516 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelblog.expedia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Khao-So.jpg\" alt=\"Khao Soi\" width=\"800\" height=\"536\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 8pt; line-height: 20px;\"><i>Credit:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/avlxyz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Flickr<\/a><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCX29395555\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX29395555\">Consisting of potent soups, fiery curries and spicy dips,\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCX29395555\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX29395555\">Northern Thai food<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCX29395555\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX29395555\">\u202fis a very distinct, and delicious offshoot of Thai cuisine and\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Chiang-Mai.d890.Destination-Travel-Guides\" target=\"_blank\">Chiang\u202fMai<\/a> is the region\u2019s culinary capital. If you only get to try one dish during your visit then it has to be\u202f<\/span><\/span><em><span class=\"TextRun SCX29395555\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"SpellingError SCX29395555\">khao<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX29395555\">\u202f<\/span><span class=\"SpellingError SCX29395555\">soi<\/span><\/span><\/em><span class=\"TextRun SCX29395555\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX29395555\"><em>\u202f<\/em>(curry noodles), a warming bowl of egg noodles in a thick broth that\u2019s usually served with chicken. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCX29395555\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX29395555\">The best spots to sample Khao Soi in Chiang Mai include Lam\u202f<\/span><span class=\"SpellingError SCX29395555\">Duan<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX29395555\">\u202f<\/span><span class=\"SpellingError SCX29395555\">Faham<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX29395555\">\u202f(<em>352\/222\u202f<\/em><\/span><em><span class=\"SpellingError SCX29395555\">Charoenrat<\/span><\/em><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX29395555\"><em>\u202fRoad<\/em>), which claims to have invented the recipe, and\u202f<\/span><span class=\"SpellingError SCX29395555\">Samer<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX29395555\"> Jai\u202f(<em>391\u202f<\/em><\/span><em><span class=\"SpellingError SCX29395555\">Charoenrat<\/span><\/em><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX29395555\"><em>\u202fRoad<\/em>).<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCX29395555\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-14567\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/route-div-2-1024x131-1.png\" alt=\"route-div-2\" width=\"1024\" height=\"131\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Panda Watch<\/h2>\n<p>The highlight of a visit to the <strong>Chiang Mai Zoo and Aquarium<\/strong>, situated on the city outskirts in the shadow of Doi Suthep mountain, has to be getting up close to its giant pandas, Lin\u202fHui and Chuang Chuang and their daughter Lin Ping, who was born here in 2009.<\/p>\n<p>Other notable species found within the 200 acre park include the only Indian rhino in Thailand, Humboldt penguins, Cape fur seals and cute koalas. The aquarium, home to more than 2,000 marine species and Southeast Asia\u2019s longest sea tunnel, is also worth a look.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-14568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/route-div-3-1024x131-1.png\" alt=\"route-div-3\" width=\"1024\" height=\"131\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Meet the Local Villagers<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCX176665414\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX176665414\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX119454885\">Situated around 60km from the <\/span><span class=\"SpellingError SCX119454885\">centre<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX119454885\"> of\u202fChiang\u202fMai, <\/span><strong><span class=\"SpellingError SCX119454885\">Nong<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX119454885\"><strong>\u202fHoi\u202fRoyal Project<\/strong> (Mae Rim District) is an excellent day trip destination. Balanced on a lush hilltop plateau that is home to numerous\u202fHmong\u202f<\/span><span class=\"SpellingError SCX119454885\">Hilltribe<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX119454885\"> villages, it\u2019s famous for the small restaurant at the Mon\u202fCham\u202fcampsite. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCX176665414\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX176665414\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX119454885\">This simple eatery consists of a series of simple bamboo huts perched on a ridge but offers spectacular views down into the often mist-shrouded valley below. The restaurant serves locally grown coffee and a range of Thai dishes using fresh produce grown at the Royal Project agricultural site.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-14569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/route-div-4-1024x131-1.png\" alt=\"route-div-4\" width=\"1024\" height=\"131\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Climb a Mountain in Chiang Mai<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4527 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelblog.expedia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/View.jpg\" alt=\"View when you are travelling from Chiang Mai to the Doi Suthep hilltribe \" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><em>Credit:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/zoutedrop\/\" target=\"_blank\">Flickr<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCX176665414\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX176665414\">For a great view over the city and surrounding countryside, it\u2019s worth heading 15km out of town to tackle the 300-odd steps of the winding and intricately carved\u202f<strong>Naga Serpent Staircase<\/strong>, which leads to the top of\u202f<\/span><strong><span class=\"SpellingError SCX176665414\">Doi<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX176665414\">\u202f<\/span><span class=\"SpellingError SCX176665414\">Suthep<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX176665414\">. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCX176665414\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX176665414\">The summit of this granite mount is home to\u202fWat\u202f<\/span><span class=\"SpellingError SCX176665414\">Phra<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX176665414\">\u202fThat\u202f<\/span><span class=\"SpellingError SCX176665414\">Doi<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX176665414\">\u202f<\/span><span class=\"SpellingError SCX176665414\">Suthep<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX176665414\">, a picturesque 14th\u202fcentury Buddhist monastery and one of the most revered religious sites in Northern Thailand.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCX176665414\">\u00a0<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-14570\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/route-div-5-1024x131-1.png\" alt=\"route-div-5\" width=\"1024\" height=\"131\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Get Your Caffeine Fix<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCX175665242\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX175665242\">Chiang\u202fMai is just crazy about coffee and there are hundreds of hip spots for a cup of <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCX175665242\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX175665242\">joe<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCX175665242\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX175665242\">. One such place that also lets you feel good about yourself is\u202f<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCX175665242\" href=\"http:\/\/www.akhaama.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCX175665242\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX175665242\">Akha\u202fAma<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCX175665242\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX175665242\">. Owner Lee\u202f<\/span><span class=\"SpellingError SCX175665242\">Ayu<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX175665242\">\u202f<\/span><span class=\"SpellingError SCX175665242\">Chuepah<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX175665242\"> uses his cafe to showcase the coffee produced in the\u202fAkha\u202fvillage, with its profits going towards benefitting the local community. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCX175665242\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX175665242\">Other notable spots where coffee is taken seriously include the <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCX175665242\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX175665242\">always heaving <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ristr8to-coffee-chiangmai.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Ristr8to Coffee<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCX175665242\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX175665242\">known for its latte art (and hot\u202fbarista),\u202f<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCX175665242\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nineonecoffee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCX175665242\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX175665242\">Nine One Coffee<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCX175665242\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX175665242\">, which farms its own beans, and the newly opened\u202f<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCX175665242\" href=\"http:\/\/www.woochiangmai.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCX175665242\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX175665242\">Woo Cafe<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCX175665242\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX175665242\"> with its in-house art gallery.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-14571\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/route-div-6-1024x131-1.png\" alt=\"route-div-6\" width=\"1024\" height=\"131\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Embrace Thai Creativity<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCX172193925\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX172193925\">Popular with creative locals,\u202fChiang\u202fMai has an extremely vibrant creative scene, a fact that was boosted by the opening of the second branch of the\u202f<\/span><\/span><strong><a class=\"Hyperlink SCX172193925\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tcdc.or.th\/chiangmai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCX172193925\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX172193925\">Thailand Creative Design\u202fCenter<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCX172193925\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX172193925\">\u202fin 2013. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCX172193925\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX172193925\">It aims to support creative and commercial design ideas through various workshops and showcases, but is really worth visiting for its <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCX172193925\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX172193925\">well\u202fcurated<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCX172193925\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX172193925\">\u202fexhibitions that focus on different design themes.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCX172193925\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-14572\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/route-div-7-1024x118-1.png\" alt=\"route-div-7\" width=\"1024\" height=\"118\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Retrace Chiang Mai&#8217;s History<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCX218698213\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX218698213\">Chiang\u202fMai has a rich and distinctive history and culture, thanks in part to its former role as the capital of the\u202f<\/span><span class=\"SpellingError SCX218698213\">Lanna<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX218698213\">\u202fKingdom, which reached across large swathes of Northern Thailand, Burma and parts of Laos from the 13th to 18th centuries. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCX218698213\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX218698213\">Visit the\u202f<\/span><\/span><strong><a class=\"Hyperlink SCX218698213\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cmocity.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCX218698213\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX218698213\">Lanna\u202fFolklife\u202fMuseum<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCX218698213\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX218698213\"> set in the former district court building. Inside you\u2019ll discover the distinctive\u202f<\/span><span class=\"SpellingError SCX218698213\">Lanna<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX218698213\"> style that originated in this period through a series of rooms dedicated to the Kingdom\u2019s architecture, religious imagery, ornaments, tools and textiles.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-14573\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/route-div-8-1024x118-1.png\" alt=\"route-div-8\" width=\"1024\" height=\"118\" \/><span class=\"TextRun SCX250241426\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX250241426\">Bargain Shopping in Chiang Mai<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4524 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelblog.expedia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Flea1.jpg\" alt=\"Flea\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><em>Kalare Night Bazaar \/ Credit:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/ag_gilmore\/\" target=\"_blank\">Flickr<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCX19211586\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX19211586\">Chiang\u202fMai is blessed with a multitude of night markets, making it a dream for\u202fshopaholics\u202fwho want to avoid the heat. The eclectic offerings at the newly opened\u202f<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCX19211586\" href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ploenrudeenightmarket\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCX19211586\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX19211586\">Ploen\u202fRudee\u202fFlea Market<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCX19211586\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX19211586\">\u202fon Chang\u202fKlan\u202fRoad are well worth a look during the week. On Saturdays from around 4pm,\u202f<\/span><span class=\"SpellingError SCX19211586\">Wua<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX19211586\"> Lai\u202fRoad is transformed into a walking street featuring lots of food stalls and a host of local crafts and curios for sale. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCX19211586\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX19211586\">The bigger and more vibrant Sunday market takes over the next day and stretches along <\/span><span class=\"SpellingError SCX19211586\">Ratchadamnoen<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX19211586\"> Road, between Wat <\/span><span class=\"SpellingError SCX19211586\">Phra<\/span> <span class=\"SpellingError SCX19211586\">Singha<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX19211586\"> and <\/span><span class=\"SpellingError SCX19211586\">Thapae<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX19211586\"> Gate, from 3pm to midnight. Very popular and often very crowded, this market is a veritable treasure trove of unique art and craft products, though you\u2019ll also find\u202fplenty of restaurants,\u202fcafes\u202fand massage venues if you ever need a break from browsing.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCX19211586\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-14574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/route-div-9-1024x118-1.png\" alt=\"route-div-9\" width=\"1024\" height=\"118\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"EOP SCX250241426\">Boutique Shopping<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCX232386341\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX232386341\">If you can\u2019t wait till the evening or aren\u2019t in\u202fChiang\u202fMai on a weekend, never fear, just head over to the hipster hood of <\/span><strong><span class=\"SpellingError SCX232386341\">Nimmanhaemin<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX232386341\"><strong> Road<\/strong>. Located close to the university, this long street and its surrounding\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCX232386341\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"SpellingError SCX232386341\">sois<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCX232386341\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX232386341\">\u202fare home to a host of cool\u202fcafes, stylish fashion boutiques, trendy restaurants and contemporary galleries. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCX232386341\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX232386341\">The sheer range of hip venues is pretty staggering, but if you don\u2019t have the time or energy to wander the whole road then make a beeline for\u202f<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCX232386341\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nimmansoi1.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCX232386341\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX232386341\">Soi\u202f1<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCX232386341\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCX232386341\">, which is crammed with lots of quirky art, design and home decor boutiques.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCX232386341\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-14575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/route-div-10-1024x118-1.png\" alt=\"route-div-10\" width=\"1024\" height=\"118\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"EOP SCX250241426\">Tour a Temple in Chiang Mai<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A notable legacy of\u202fChiang\u202fMai\u2019s proud history is the city\u2019s abundant temples \u2013 there are a staggering 300 to be found in or around the city walls. Of course, even the most devout visitor would struggle to get around them all, but the real standouts would have to include <strong>Wat Phra Singh<\/strong> at the end of Ratchadamnoen Road.<\/p>\n<p>Dating back to the early 1400s, it is one of the city\u2019s most famous religious sites and is home to an important <i>Phra\u202fBuddha Sihing<\/i> or lion Buddha. Also of particular interest is the city\u2019s oldest temple, Wat Chiang Man on Ratchaphakhinai Road, which dates all the way back to 1296 and the exquisite silver <i>ubosot <\/i>(ordination hall) of Wat Sri Suphan on Wua Lai Road.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/vc\/cheap-flights\/singapore-to-chiang-mai-sin-to-cnx\/&#8217; icon=&#8217;entypo-flight&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Take me to Chiang Mai[\/button]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Image Credits: CC2.0 via\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/lordcolus\/\" target=\"_blank\">Flickr<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The former capital of Northern Thailand has it all. A\u202flaid-back\u202fvibe, beautiful scenery, ancient temples, markets galore, hip\u202fcafes and cutting-edge design. It makes for a\u00a0perfect weekend getaway from\u00a0Singapore, with quite a different tempo than Bangkok. Here&#8217;s our pick of the\u00a0top 10 things to do in Chiang Mai. 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