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Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand

5 days in Chiang Mai

Temples, mountains and northern Thai food. Here's how to spend 5 days in Chiang Mai: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 5 days Chiang Mai trip is January, February and March. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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Length
5 days
Best time
January, February, March
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Day 1

09:00
Mueang Chiang Mai district~$5
Mueang Chiang Mai is the capital district of Chiang Mai province in northern Thailand. The district contains the city municipality of Chiang Mai and is part of the Chiang Mai urban
12:30
Three Kings Monument~$5
Three Kings Monument is a royal monument dedicated to Phaya Mangrai, Pho Khun Ramkhamhaeng, and Phaya Ngammueang, considered the founding fathers of Lanna Kingdom. It is located in
16:00
Wat Prasat, Mueang Chiang Mai
Wat Prasat is a Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand. It is situated on Inthawarorot Road in the old city.
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Day 2

09:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
12:30
Lanna Folklife Museum~$15
The Lanna Folklife Museum is a museum in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The museum is dedicated to the culture of Northern Thailand.
16:00
Wat Chedi Luang
Wat Chedi Luang is a Buddhist temple in the historic centre of Chiang Mai, Thailand. The current temple grounds were originally made up of three temples — Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Ho T
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Day 3

09:00
Wat Phra Singh~$5
Wat Phra Singh (full name: Wat Phra Singh Woramahaviharn; Northern Thai: ᩅᩢ᩠ᨯᩕᨻᩈᩥᨦ᩠ᩉ᩺ᩅᩴᩬᩁᨾᩉᩣᩅᩥᩉᩣ᩠ᩁ; Thai: วัดพระสิงห์วรมหาวิหาร; RTGS: Wat Phra Sing Wora Maha Wihan; is a Buddhist
12:30
Wat Duang Di
Wat Duang Di is a Buddhist temple located in the old city of Chiang Mai, northern Thailand.
16:00
Yupparaj Wittayalai School~$5
Yupparaj Wittayalai School is the first government school in Northern Thailand and a co-educational provincial government secondary school located in Chiang Mai province. The schoo
4

Day 4

09:00
Wat Phan Tao
Wat Phan Tao is a Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand. It is situated on Prapokklao Road, Mueang Chiang Mai district, in the centre of the old city.
12:30
Wat Khuan Khama
Wat Khuan Khama, also known as the Golden Horse Temple, is a Buddhist temple located within the old city walls of Chiang Mai, Thailand. Situated on Sri Poom Road near the Chang Phu
16:00
Wat Mo Kham Tuang
Wat Mo Kham Tuang is a Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand. It is situated in the old city overlooking the north side of the moat which surrounds the city.
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Day 5

09:00
Wat Umong Maha Thera Chan
Wat Umong Maha Thera Chan is a Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand. It is situated on Ratchapakhinai Road in the centre of the old city.
12:30
Wat Chiang Man
Wat Chiang Man is a Buddhist temple inside the old city of Chiang Mai, in northern Thailand.
16:00
Wat Lam Chang
Wat Lam Chang is a Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand. Situated in the old city, the temple was established at the beginning of the 14th century by King Mangrai, the

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What 5 days in Chiang Mai costs

What this trip costs

$1,191
Flights$45038%
Stay$23420%
Activities$11710%
Food$19516%
Local transport$787%
Shopping$524%
Buffer$655%
$238/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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5 days in Chiang Mai: FAQ

Is 5 days enough for Chiang Mai?+

5 days is a comfortable amount of time to explore Chiang Mai, with room for day trips and a slower pace. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Chiang Mai?+

Start with Mueang Chiang Mai district, Three Kings Monument and Wat Prasat, Mueang Chiang Mai. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 5 days in Chiang Mai cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $650 per person for 5 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Chiang Mai?+

The best months to visit Chiang Mai are January, February, March and December, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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