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Things to do in Mueang Chiang Mai District

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4.98 out of 5 average rating, 3348 reviews

Aromdii Thai cooking

Join us to make delectable Thai dishes and learn about traditional food and culture.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 1159 reviews

Learn to cook Thai food at Grandma's Cooking School in Chiang Mai

You'll put on Grandma's apron and cook 4 to 5 dishes, including tom yum, in the outdoor kitchen by the rice fields. The instructor will teach you step by step in simple English, so even if it's your first time cooking, you'll be able to do it well. Airbnb pick-up and drop-off are included. The entire experience lasts about 4 hours, and children aged 2 and above can also participate.

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 120 reviews

Elephant Home Sanctuary & Waterfall Half-day Trip

A half-day Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary visit. Choose morning/afternoon to meet two elephant families, then wade into the river to bathe them. Lunch, pickup and Mae Wang waterfall are all included.

5 out of 5 average rating, 53 reviews

ATVs, Elephants, Rafting & Hidden Waterfalls

Adventure awaits on a top-rated countryside ATV trip throughout Mae Wang beauty jungle. Combined bamboo rafting and free entry elephant park for lunch.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 1083 reviews

Home Cooking Class & Visit Local Market

Everyone is welcome including vegans, vegetarians, halal, gluten-free and food allergies guests. Our class are held in an authentic outdoor setting without AC. However to ensure your comfort with fans

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 201 reviews

Chiang Mai gibbons, village walk and jungle hike

Hike through the rainforest, meet locals, and learn about plants and their uses.

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 904 reviews

Northern Flavours Food Tour with 15-plus tastings

Explore Northern Thai cuisine on our evening food tour, with 15+ tastings over 5/6 stops.

4.65 out of 5 average rating, 190 reviews

Chiang Rai Famous Temples Journey from Chiang Mai

Join a full-day trip from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai with a TAT-certified English guide. Visit the White, Blue, and Black Temples. You may share the van with guests visiting the Long Neck Village.

4.82 out of 5 average rating, 493 reviews

Doi Suthep Temple & Wat Pha Lat Hike

Hike to forest temple Wat Pha Lat, then visit golden Doi Suthep and take in the view. (Transportation by 'songthaew': an open-air pickup with benches in the back; no airconditioning.)

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 953 reviews

Build your own Thai menu at Lanna Smile

Shop a local market with sisters Pim and Nim, then cook at your own station at their Lanna Smile school. You choose every dish: soup, starter, noodles, curry from fresh-pounded paste, and dessert.

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Lanna Paper Flag Crafting Tung Sai Moo

Craft intricate Tung Sai Moo lanterns with Addict Art Studio! Learn the ancient art of paper cutting and connect with the spirit of Chiang Mai.

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Pha Chor Canyon, Waterfall & Nature Hunt

Escape the city and discover the natural beauty of Chiang Mai. Explore the spectacular canyon, and hunt for beautiful waterfalls. Along the way, experience local culture.

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Hand-Shape Your Silver Ring with Local Artisans

Create your own ring from recycled 925 sterling silver, choosing the shape, texture, and details before shaping, soldering, refining, and polishing it by hand with a local artisan.

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Floral Miang edible flower bites with artisans

Craft edible art with Addict Art Studio! Wrap fresh seasonal leaves and local blossoms with sweet, savory, and spicy native ingredients. A delicious taste of Lanna culture.

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Market to Plate : Cooking Class & Market tour

We will guide you through a local market to select fresh ingredients sold by local vendors, then bring them back to cook a special dish tailored just for you.

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7 Hidden Temples: Stories Beyond the Tourist Trail

Step into tunnel-filled Wat Umong, peaceful Wat Ram Poeng and the mummy monk shrine, and see traditional Lanna architecture with a veteran temple guide.

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Chiang Rai: Temple, Tea Plantation & Waterfall

Discover Chiang Rai’s highlights, from the Long Neck Karen village and White Temple to Singha Park’s tea plantations and a short hike to Khun Korn Waterfall.

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Craft gilded lacquer with gold leaf

“Lai Rod Nam" is a cute Thai craft using real gold leaves on black lacquer boards. Just paint, apply gold, then wash with water—your stunning gold design magically appears!

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Design indigo Mor Hom cloth with a local dyer

Twist and tie cotton for unique patterns, work with a Phrae Province craft teacher at Addict Art Studio and watch the fabric turn from green to rich indigo blue as you unveil it.

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Fold pandan roses with community artists

Roll, wrap and lock fresh pandan leaves into fragrant rosebuds guided by heritage-focused leaf-folding facilitators at a trusted community art studio.