Chiang Mai In Depth: Old City and Doi Inthanon in

Stay on Nimman Road and explore the western temples, markets and ancient ruins around the Old City, plus a day trip to Doi Inthanon, Thailand's highest peak.

This is a slower, deeper itinerary. On the west side, visit Wat Umong, Wat Suan Dok and the Baan Kang Wat artist village. In the Old City, see Wat Chiang Man, the Silver Temple, and the Saturday night market. Warorot Market and the Wiang Kum Kam ruins show local life and early Lanna history. Spend a full day at Doi Inthanon to see the twin pagodas, waterfalls and the cloud forest at the summit. Staying on Nimman Road, among the coffee shops, suits repeat visitors and those who like to travel slowly.

At the summit of Doi Inthanon, temperatures in the cool season can drop to just a few degrees Celsius in the early morning, so bring a jacket.

Day by day

Day 1 · Western Temples and Nimman Road

Chiang Mai（Wat Umong、Baan Kang Wat、Wat Suan Dok、Nimmanhaemin Road）

Taxi from the airport to Nimman Road, about 20 minutes. In the afternoon, take a taxi round trip to Wat Umong and Wat Suan Dok, each about 10 minutes away.

Stay: Nimman Road

Day 2 · Old City Temples and Saturday Night Market

Chiang Mai（Wat Chiang Man、Wat Phra Singh、Wat Chedi Luang、Wat Sri Suphan、Saturday Walking Street (Wua Lai Road)）

Taxi about 10 minutes into the Old City, then walk around. The Silver Temple is outside the South Gate, about a 10-minute walk.

The Saturday night market runs only on Saturday evenings. Adjust this day according to your arrival date.

Stay: Nimman Road

Day 3 · Doi Inthanon Day Trip

Chiang Mai（Doi Inthanon National Park）

Hire a car or join a tour. It's about 100 km, or 2 hours, one way. On the mountain, drive between the twin pagodas and the waterfalls.

The Kew Mae Pan trail is open about November to May and requires a local guide.

Stay: Nimman Road

Day 4 · Warorot Market and Wiang Kum Kam

Chiang Mai（Warorot Market (Kad Luang)、Wiang Kum Kam、Chiang Mai Night Bazaar）

Taxi about 15 minutes to Warorot Market in the morning, then about 15 minutes south to Wiang Kum Kam. Visit the night market in the evening.

The ruins at Wiang Kum Kam are spread out. Get around inside the park by horse-drawn cart or bicycle.

Stay: Nimman Road

Day 5 · Chiang Mai University and Departure

Chiang Mai（Chiang Mai University、Huay Tung Tao Lake）

Walk or take a taxi from Nimman Road to Chiang Mai University and Huay Tung Tao Lake. In the afternoon, take a taxi to the airport, about 20 minutes.

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