Chiang Mai is Thailand’s laid-back north — a moated old town of golden temples, buzzing night markets, mountain jungle, and ethical elephant sanctuaries. Cheap, friendly, and easy.
Day 1 · Arrive & settle in
Land, drop your bags, and ease into Chiang Mai with something low-key nearby. Choose an elephant sanctuary that’s no-riding, observation-only — it’s the ethical kind.
Day 2 · Doi Suthep temple
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: old town temple-hop.
Day 3 · Sunday Walking Street market
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: ethical elephant sanctuary.
Day 4 · Thai cooking class
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: jungle waterfalls and doi inthanon.
Day 5 · Doi Suthep temple
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: old town temple-hop.
Day 6 · Sunday Walking Street market
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: ethical elephant sanctuary.
Day 7 · Last morning & departure
Squeeze in one more before you go — thai cooking class if you have time — then head to the airport.
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