Itinerary: 4 days with kids in Chiang Mai

by Christine
Jun 18, 02:56
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We spent 4 days in ChiangMai as this city is so charming and fun. My kids love it so much!

Duration 4.0 days
Estimated cost 146.99 USD
Total travel distance 128.0 km
Number of places 12 places
Intensity Moderate
Personal interests Cultural Family Historic Scenic Adventure
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DAY 1 - ITINERARY 4 places

08:00

Chiang Mai International Airport Detail Map

60 Mahidol Rd, ตำบล สุเทพ Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand

Chiang Mai International Airport (Thai: ท่าอากาศยานเชียงใหม่) (IATA: CNX, ICAO: VTCC) is an international airport serving Chiang Mai, the capital city of Chiang Mai Province in Thailand. It was established in 1921 as Suthep Airport.

HOW TO GET TO HOTEL FROM THE AIRPORT: Domestic airlines (Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, Air Asia, Orient Thai Airlines and Nok Air ) operate several daily flights between Bangkok and Chiang Mai. A one-way flight takes about one hour. There are also regular domestic flights between Chiang Mai and other major cities in Thailand and international flights to and from some major Asian destinations
What need to know when visiting Chiang Mai:
Chiangmai is far away from the beaches so you hardly get an access to beach.
Don't swim in a moat at night as these moats are really deep and you can get injured.
Dress code in Chiang Mai is not in Pataya or Bangkok as you seem be silly to wear bikini tops wandering around Chiang Mai streets.
Chiang Mai is isolated so when you want to go somewhere else, you need to fly via Bangkok.

Pickup a taxi

2.66 USD

15 mins

5.64 km

10:00

U Chiang Mai Hotel Detail Map

70 Thonon Rachadamnoen Alley, Si Phum, Muang

U Chiang Mai Hotel is located at 70 Thonon Rachadamnoen Alley, Si Phum, Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Chiang Mai is a cultural city so there are many cultural sites to explore.
There is no much public transportation in Chiang Mai so you can hire bikes or motorbike or use car rental service to get around

Take a bus/train

0.80 USD

15 mins

5.65 km

13:30

Chiang Mai Zoo Detail Map

Chiang Mai Zoo 100 Huaykaew Rd 50200 Thailand 4.50 USD

Chiang Mai Zoo is the 1st commercial zoo established in 1957 which is home to several types of animal. If you have chance to visit Chiang Mai, don't miss this area.

The animal seems to be taken care of.
Wear comfortable shoes as you need to walk a lot.
Use the bus service or golf cart to go around.
I saw some people driving their own vehicles through the zoo.
You can pay 10 or 20 baht to feed some of the animals such as elephants giraffes and goats.

Take a bus/train

0.80 USD

20 mins

5.99 km

17:00

Somphet market Detail Map

Soi 6 Moon muang Rd, Chiangmai, Thailand 1.00 USD

Somphet market is a small market with so many surrounded stalls for cheap-good taste coffee, juice and food at a reasonable price.

A lot things to do and see.
There are many kinds of fruit to choose. We bought a package of mango at 20 bath.
A lot of stall selling the souvenir and food.
Cheap prices and of course that you can discuss about the price and get discounts, like everywhere in Thailand.
is fairly relaxed compared to some of the other night markets we visited in Asia.
Although at first glance this looks pretty touristic you soon notice there are way more Thais than farang
A particularly good part is the band made up of 4 blind guys. They're fantastic

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DAY 2 - ITINERARY 5 places

07:00

U Chiang Mai Hotel Detail Map

70 Thonon Rachadamnoen Alley, Si Phum, Muang

U Chiang Mai Hotel is located at 70 Thonon Rachadamnoen Alley, Si Phum, Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand

The welcome was excellent , the staff helpful & so friendly , and our room was beautiful.
The U Chiang Mai is really well placed for sightseeing , with many large temples nearby & plenty of other sights a short distance away.
Room choice tip: Poolside is best. Some have private pools which you could ask for
Lovely toiletries, fantastic breakfast (a number of different breakfast sets that you can choose to have anytime and anywhere in the hotel.
The gym opens 24 hours - compact and very very nice, and they even have gorgeous bicycles with baskets for you to cycle around the old city in.
Many tours and excursions around the city can be booked through the hotel.
Phenomenal Sunday night market right outside but generally a quiet oasis in a lovely city
There are no elevators but staff will carry your suitcase to the room for you.
Wifi - free in room and anywhere in the hotel.
Plus you get your own little balcony sitting area with plenty of cushions.

Pickup a taxi

4.94 USD

30 mins

11.48 km

08:30

Jungle flight Detail Map

Jungle Flight 47/2 Mun Mueang Rd Mueang Chiang Mai District Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand 65.00 USD

Jungle Flight is Chiang Mai's Newest and Best Value Attraction! It takes nature to new height. This activity is for people of all ages.

The team always keep eyes on you when you join in any adventures.
The tour in Jungle flight includes lunch. It was really good.
Official website: http://www.jungleflightchiangmai.com/
It is not for the faint hearted and you must haver a head for heights as there is no going back once you start!
You can ask for pick up service
The downside is they picked up several more people and since we were the first group, its a bit time consuming to go round the city for other passengers.
Don't be tempted by the more advertised flight of the gibbons

Pickup a taxi

5.32 USD

25 mins

12.92 km

15:00

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Detail Map

Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep Mueang Chiang Mai District Chiang Mai 2.00 USD

Doi Suthep is situated in the Doi Pui/Doi Suthep National Park on the mountain overlooking Chiang Mai. The temple can be reached by road which winds 18km up the mountain to the temples base.

We rented a driver as it was cheaper than going by taxi.
The way to temple was really beautiful with a lot of trees.
You can see a wonderful view of the town, and the feeling of sacredness inside the temple is worth the visit.
We had walk 300 steps to get to the temple and take shoes off before getting to the temple.

Pickup a taxi

1.90 USD

5 mins

3.05 km

19:00

Bhubing Palace Detail Map

Doi Buak Ha | Suthep, Chiang Mai, Thailand 0.04 USD

Bhubing Place has royal residence with full of orchids and beautiful roses and several different indigenous trees which are unusual to see in most parts of Thailand.

There are some restaurants around so you can have lunch here
Market shops outside entrance provide good shopping experience.
They have free wheelchairs or you can do as we did and hire a golf-cart (with driver) for 400 baht for a 40 minute tour.
If you want to get inside, you need to cover your legs.

Take a bus/train

2.60 USD

50 mins

23.38 km

19:00

Wualai Walking Street (Saturday night market) Detail Map

Wualai road saturday night market wualai road, Mueang Chiang Mai District Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand

Wualai Walking Street is a must-visit shopping destination in Changmai featuring lacquer wares, unique handicraft, Thai speciality and traditional performances.