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Top 50 Best Things to Do in Chiang Mai [2025]
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Chiang Mai Night Safari
4.6
/5
4115 reviews
7.9
From HK$148.63
9.4 km from downtown
Phone +66 053-999000
Address: 33, Nong Kwai, Hang Dong District, Chiang Mai 50230, Thailand
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Night safari & cowboy show
Unique night wildlife adventure
Saved by 2837 users2296 positive reviews
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After I paid, a customer service representative added me on WeChat very soon. I mentioned the highly praised customer service representative Xiaoyou, who was serious and responsible, communicated promptly, and answered all my questions. Especially on the day when my family was going to the airport to return, we encountered a traffic jam in Chiang Mai due to heavy rain. We couldn't get a taxi. I was unfamiliar with the place and was afraid of missing the plane. I asked Xiaoyou for help with a try. Xiaoyou was very helpful. She didn't refuse me, a tourist she didn't know at all, and the trouble I caused her was not her job. Instead, she helped me find a car enthusiastically and quickly. Thank you so much Xiaoyou. My trip to Chiang Mai ended successfully.
It is nice to spend time with our kids to get to know some animals. We enjoyed the tram rides and the animal shows. But, there is one animal (male whire lipn) during the night show especially first show looks so thin, that we thought whether it has been treated so well or not, it looks like that the lion did not get enough food& treatment. That made us a bit sad. Hope the management of the Safari could improve the quality and conditions of the animals bring shown. For sure, we prefer them to roam freely in their habitats.
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Skyline Adventure Chiang Mai
4.8
/5
362 reviews
7.0
From HK$423.70
40.3 km from downtown
Phone +66-92-2819053
Address: ถนน เชียงใหม่แลนด์ Tambon Thep Sadet, Doi Saket District, Chiang Mai 50210, Thailand
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
No.2 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Chiang Mai
Highlights:
Guided tour: local flora & fauna
Zipline over rainforest panorama
Saved by 530 users318 positive reviews
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🌴Chiang Mai Jungle Jump is amazing! This experience directly maxed out my travel happiness value! From the moment I got on the shuttle bus and headed for the mountains, I was healed by the lush rainforest. The coach was super enthusiastic. He explained safety knowledge all the way and did not forget to liven up the atmosphere~
When wearing the equipment, you can feel professional and meticulous. All equipment has been checked repeatedly, and the sense of safety is directly maxed out! The moment I stood on the platform, my adrenaline soared. When I whizzed past the high-altitude slide, the wind whistled in my ears. Under my feet were layers of tree canopies, as if I turned into a flying bird flying through the forest, exciting and shocking! There are also aerial suspension bridges and rappelling links along the way. Each one is super challenging, especially the 360-degree rotating platform. The moment you overlook the entire rainforest is so beautiful that you can't speak!
The coach team not only escorts you throughout the journey, but also captures all kinds of funny moments. You can get exclusive photos and videos immediately after the end.
Highly recommended to every adventurer who comes to Chiang Mai! Here, the perfect combination of excitement and beautiful scenery is definitely an unforgettable experience in a lifetime! Next time I come to Chiang Mai, I will watch it again! 🌟
Chiang Mai is full of what to do! We planned to stay just a couple of days and ended up for more than a week :)Being in nature was just the best part!
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Old City
4.7
/5
1540 reviews
6.7
Chiang Mai Ancient City | 804m from downtown
Address: Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
No.2 of Night Attractions in Chiang Mai
Highlights:
Features Tha Phae Gate & Wat Chedi Luang
Chiang Mai Lanna Kingdom palace ruins
Saved by 1231 users504 positive reviews
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Chiang Mai Ancient City, a treasure carrying the history and culture of northern Thailand, attracts travelers from all over the world with its unique charm. Inside the ancient city wall, the Tha Pae Gate stands tall, witnessing the vicissitudes of Chiang Mai for hundreds of years. Strolling on the ancient road paved with bluestone slabs, there are scattered temples and antique buildings on both sides, each exuding a strong historical atmosphere. The literary atmosphere of Nimman Road and the bustling night market of Changkang Road add a perfect blend of modern and traditional to the ancient city. Here, you can taste authentic Thai food and feel the enthusiasm and friendliness of the Thai people. Chiang Mai Ancient City is not only a tourist destination, but also a place where people can relax and cleanse their souls. Whether traveling alone or with family and friends, Chiang Mai Ancient City can bring you an unforgettable travel experience.
There are so many temples in Chiang Mai that you can't visit them all. You will pass by one every time you walk a distance, and each one has its own characteristics. In addition to the Doi Suthep Temple, which I spent half a day to visit alone, City Walk arranged several more famous temples around the ancient city on the last day of Chiang Mai.
📍P1-3 Silver Temple
Locals are free🆓Foreigners need to buy tickets🎫50🐷/person, and they will also give you a bottle of water💦But in fact, the cost-effectiveness is not very high. It is the all-silver building in the picture, and women are not allowed to enter the main hall, so you can only visit it from the outside👀
📍P4-7 Wat Phra Singh
One of the three major temples in Chiang Mai, it is really big inside, and there are many tall green plants in the temple🌲very beautiful. The temple is free to visit🆓, but foreigners need to buy tickets to enter the main hall🎫50🐷/person❗️
📍P8-9 Pan Dao Temple
Actually, I stumbled upon this temple by accident. I was looking for Chedi Luang Temple at first, but after entering, I found that there was no iconic original wall tower, and then I found out that it was another temple [snickering R] The main hall of the temple is a wooden structure, and the road inside the temple is a dirt road. It looks quite simple and primitive. It is quite small inside, and you can finish the tour quickly, but you don’t need to buy tickets here🆓
📍P10-11 Chedi Luang Temple
You need to buy a ticket to enter this temple, which is also🎫50🐷/person. There is a main hall that is also🈲for women to enter. Going in is the main building, a square red brick pagoda, which has traces of history and a sense of age.
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Miracle Cabaret Chiang Mai
4.5
/5
352 reviews
6.6
From HK$67.88
Based on 26 reviews
Area north of the old city | 1.9 km from downtown
Phone +66-61-271-8666
Address: Area 177 Changpuak Rd, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
No.3 of Night Attractions in Chiang Mai
Highlights:
Photos with performers
Northern Thai shows with Broadway twist
Saved by 404 users260 positive reviews
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I visited Miracle Cabaret in Chiang Mai and it was a fun, flashy night out! Over 200 performers lit up the stage with high-energy dances, bold costumes, and iconic lip-syncs. The vibe was lively and welcoming, though some of the choreography felt a bit basic. I sat in a VIP seat—close to the stage—but honestly, the view might be better from a few rows back where you can see everything more clearly. No drinks were served during the show, which was a little surprising, but the performances made up for it. Definitely a unique cultural experience worth catching if you’re in town!#MiracleCabaret #ChiangMaiNights #ThailandTravel #CabaretMagic #LGBTQShow #ChiangMaiEntertainment #TravelThailand #LiveShowExperience
Highly recommend and must get your ticket on Trip.com! Don’t walk in and buy. Recommend to buy VIP seat and do bring your portable fan and wipes. Chiang Mai is too hot for me even there is aircon provided but not strong. For VIP seat they will give you a small bottle of water so you do not need to bring your own. The seat are terrible!! The chair is old, tear apart and small. Will they upgrade the seat in future? Performance is great! Love it so much! All of them are so pretty! So beautiful!!! So friendly!!! Enjoy the performances so much but remember no photo taking during the performance. After that you can spend your baht to take photo with them. One person 50baht. No obligation. Your choices! PS: They really beautiful and can’t tell them apart!
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Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Chiangmai
4.7
/5
52 reviews
6.3
From HK$363.62
Night Bazaar Area | 439m from downtown
Phone +66 53273415
Address: 119/10 Tha Phae Road, Chang Khlan Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
Highlights:
Get up close & learn to care elephants
Observe the habits of elephants
Saved by 425 users95% positive reviews
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The elephant at Toor in Chiang Mai is truly a wonderful experience! Watching these gentle giants in such a beautiful setting is heartwarming and inspiring. It’s amazing to see how well they are cared for and to get up close with such majestic creatures. A truly memorable and positive experience!
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Chiang Mai is where compassion meets adventure! Set in the peaceful forests outside the city, this ethical sanctuary gives rescued elephants a safe haven to live freely and happily. Spending time with these incredible creatures—feeding, walking beside them, and bathing them in the river—is both joyful and humbling. The staff shares touching stories and valuable insights about elephant care and conservation.
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Doi Suthep
4.7
/5
1390 reviews
6.2
11.1 km from downtown
Phone +66-53-210244
Address: Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
No.4 of Night Attractions in Chiang Mai
Highlights:
Thai architecture of Bhubing Palace
Panoramic views of Chiang Mai
Saved by 581 users306 positive reviews
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A mountain that has been part of the city and the sky since I was born. I've visited countless times since I can remember. The last time was during university when I joined the freshman hike up the mountain, walking over 14 kilometers. Was it exhausting? Absolutely. But reaching the top was the most heartwarming feeling, receiving encouragement from seniors, friends, and juniors from all faculties. Since graduating, I’ve gone every year without fail.
a beautiful temple on the mountain in Chiang Mai. From there you can see overview of Chiang Mai city
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Tha Phae Gate
4.7
/5
2556 reviews
6.0
Based on 1,773 reviews
Chiang Mai Ancient City | 26m from downtown
Phone +66-81-0237730
Address: Tha Phae Road, Chang Khlan Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Featured in 2025 Global 100 – Night Attractions
Highlights:
Feed pigeons & visit Sunday night market
Well-preserved ancient city gate
Saved by 723 users798 positive reviews
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Thapae Gate, if you come to visit Chiang Mai, stop by to take some beautiful photos. There are many angles. It is located in the old city area, not far from the airport. You can also feed the birds.
[Thapae Gate] can be said to be the center of Chiang Mai and the most representative landmark of the ancient city of Chiang Mai. Its ancient name is Chianglage, which means "City of Ships" or "Place of Ship Trade". Tha Pae Gate It is one of the five city walls in the ancient city of Chiang Mai, namely the East City Wall. It is the most complete preserved city wall in the ancient city of Chiang Mai. It was built during the Lannathai Dynasty of Chiang Mai.
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Tiger Kingdom
4.5
/5
312 reviews
6.0
From HK$180.21
Based on 4,706 reviews
16.5 km from downtown
Phone +66 61 268 2669
Address: 51/1 หมู่ที่ 7 ถนน แม่ริม - สะเมิง Rim Tai, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai 50180, Thailand
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.4 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Chiang Mai
Highlights:
Rich & diverse travel resources
Pet adult tigers & hug cubs
Saved by 273 users31% positive reviews
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This was amazing to see and interact with the tigers! Highly recommend!
Chiang Mai Tiger Kingdom is one of the most popular wildlife attractions in Chiang Mai, Thailand, offering visitors the chance to get up close and personal with tigers of various sizes and ages. It is part of the Tiger Kingdom brand, which also has locations in Phuket and Bangkok. Tigers are divided into different groups based on their age and size, such as cubs, small tigers, and big tigers.
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Siam Dragon Show Chiangmai
4.6
/5
90 reviews
5.9
From HK$70.05
Based on 17 reviews
Huay Kaew | 2.1 km from downtown
Phone +66 52 000 873
Address: 12 Huay Kaew Rd, Chang Phueak, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
No.5 of Night Attractions in Chiang Mai
Highlights:
Get up close with performers for photos
Marvel at the water stage performances
Saved by 243 users90% positive reviews
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The show was on time. Great performances from the ladies. I love that each Sourh East Asian countries were represented in the show. The venue was a little bit hot. You cannot take photos inside the theater while they are performing.
We went to see it on the first night of our family trip to Chiang Mai. It was very cost-effective, the actors were professional, and the show lasted for hours. In addition to the Thai dances and songs, there were also Chinese songs such as "Zou Sha Zou Yi Hui" and "Dae Jang Geum" from South Korea. There was also a fat girl who was probably not a transvestite who performed humorous songs and dances.
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Kalare Night Bazaar
4.5
/5
1267 reviews
5.9
Based on 8,040 reviews
Night Bazaar Area | 871m from downtown
Phone +66 62 592 3447
Address: 89 โครงการกาแลไนท์บาซาร์ 2 Changklan Rd, Tambon Chang Moi, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-4 hours
Featured in 2025 Global 100 – Night Attractions
Highlights:
Ethnic embroidery and handicrafts abound
Taste traditional Thai street food
Saved by 806 users238 positive reviews
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Changkangju Night Market is the only one in Chiang Mai that opens every day. It opens to the latest night market street. If you want to eat late at night, you can only come here, because many stores 5-6 stores are off work, and the lively ones are about 9-10. I also get off work. After 10 o'clock, there is only Changkang Road Night Market that may be open ～ and this is the night market next to the market + food court. There are people playing guitar and singing in the square where they eat. There is also a Muay Thai competition venue next to the food court. Very hot, I never dared to enter anyway, I admit it. On the night market, there are everything to sell, eat and drink, clothes, bags of shoes, accessories, crafts... The price is moderate, but you can still bargain, bargain at will, but the boss said that it is not sold, that is really not sold. Thai people are still more real. I like to buy clothes in that market the most. The quality is OK. The style is also more. In Chiang Mai, the best way to travel to the night market is to take a motorcycle. Hahahaha, it is fast and save, and it is too late to grab a taxi.
Since during daytime it can be hot it is very convenient to go out at night for shopping. There are all kinds of handicrafts. clothes, souvenirs, street foot. It is a great place to have fun.
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