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Chiang Mai City Tour: Explore Historic Temples and Stunning Viewpoints
4.8
109 Ratings
Tambon Chang Khlan
Embark on a Chiang Mai city tour and discover historic temples, stunning viewpoints, and the rich cultural heritage of this enchanting city. Explore Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Pha Lat, and the Gate of Chiang Mai - Tha Phae with a knowledgeable guide and local Tuk Tuk.
Embark on a Chiang Mai city tour and discover historic temples, stunning viewpoints, and the rich cultural heritage of this enchanting city. Explore Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Pha Lat, and the Gate of Chiang Mai - Tha Phae with a knowledgeable guide and local Tuk Tuk.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara - Wat Chedi Luang, this temple is the site of an enormous pagoda, originally 280 feet high, and was partially destroyed by an earthquake in 1545. At one time, Wat Chedi Luang housed the revered Emerald Buddha image now enshrined in Bangkok’s Wat Phra Kaew. One of Wat Chedi Luang’s most striking architectural features is…
- Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara - Wat Chedi Luang, this temple is the site of an enormous pagoda, originally 280 feet high, and was partially destroyed by an earthquake in 1545. At one time, Wat Chedi Luang housed the revered Emerald Buddha image now enshrined in Bangkok’s Wat Phra Kaew. One of Wat Chedi Luang’s most striking architectural features is a magnificent Naga staircase adorns the chapel’s front porch.
- Wat Phra That Doi Suthep - It is a tremendous temple complex with a visual delight every time you turn your head. It is popular with the tour buses, but wait for the tour to move on and enjoy it. Give yourself plenty of time and you will not be disappointed.
- Wat Pha Lat - This temple is the ancient precursor (lower on the mountain) than Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. While a little less grand than it’s younger sibling, it is steep with history, reverence, and peace. Boasting beautiful views of the city of Chang Mai, it is built on a stream with a seried of waterfalls. A terrific place for meditation or simple reflection. Go!!
- Tha Phae Gate - Romantic, Beautiful, Enchanting - these are the three words that I could sum up experiencing one of Chiang Mai’s historic gates - The Tha Phae gate. When the city was founded by King Mangrai in 1296 these gates together with other gates (Chang Puak, Chiang Mai, Pratu Soan Dok) protect the old city. Tha Phae gate lies on the east of the city and made of Red bricks stone.
What's Included
- Admission Fee
- Transportation
- English speaking tour guide
- Packaged Water
- Admission Fee
- Transportation
- English speaking tour guide
- Packaged Water
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food & Drink plus other personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Food & Drink plus other personal expenses
Additional Information
Chiang Mai extends beyond mere comfort and convenience; it’s a haven of historical, cultural and natural splendor, where grandeur meets beauty. Allow us to guide you through the unexplored corners of our picturesque city, and present you an array of reasons why Chiang Mai’s appeal is simply irresistible. Explore four unique temples within the city: Wat…
Chiang Mai extends beyond mere comfort and convenience; it’s a haven of historical, cultural and natural splendor, where grandeur meets beauty. Allow us to guide you through the unexplored corners of our picturesque city, and present you an array of reasons why Chiang Mai’s appeal is simply irresistible. Explore four unique temples within the city: Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Pha Lat and Gate of Chiang Mai - Tha Phae. Each exhibits a diverse blend of decoration styles drawing from ancient Thai Lanna, Burma, and Cambodia. Experience the pinnacle of culture with an exceptional guide and local Tuk Tuk
Location
Duangtawan Hotel Chiang Mai
Loi Kroh Road
Pick up area & Meeting point
Duang Tawan Hotel
132 Loi Kroh Rd, Tambon Chang Khlan, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50100
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(109 Ratings)
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Christian_s
Oct 5, 2024
Excellent tour - The tour guide, Amy. was very good with her English and knowledge of the historical sites. We would recommend her whole heartedly.
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Anabel_m
Sep 23, 2024
Tour Chiang Mai - Was perfect.Very Inter estes and moving. The guide was ten points; very good and friendly. I ‘m recomended this tour
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Matthew_l
Sep 20, 2024
Fun and Informative tour - This was the perfect way to explore the beautiful temples of Chang Mai. Ulala was a excellent and informative guide and helped bring the temples to life and provided interesting background on the Buddhist traditions and practices. Would highly recommend.
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Fraggles2022
Aug 23, 2024
Excellent tour - recommended! - Our guide Oolala was excellent and very knowledgeable, we really enjoyed our tour. She gave us plenty of details about the places we visited and was helpful and courteous throughout.
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Williamh_b
Aug 20, 2024
Wonderful experience - Amazingly informative and so thorough. We had a wonderful experience on the tour and our guide went beyond her duty to give us information and insight into the culture, architecture, religious significance and history of each location. We would highly recommend this tour.
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Alessandro_m
Aug 11, 2024
Great day - Overall it was a successful, fun day. And at under 120€ for 2 people, felt like a great value for all we were able to do. The tour guide was very knowledgeable, the car was very nice and clean and she showed us details and hidden places in the city. Our visit to Chiang Rai would not have been the same without her. We definitely recommend her services.
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Monica_s
Aug 1, 2024
Memorable Chiangmai temple tour - We actually almost cancelled this tour, good thing we didn't. Our beautiful guide was very pleasant, patient, knowledgable and took the time to take good photos of us. Really a treat!We have learned many important historical information from her as well religious facts on buddhism. Though Chedi Luang is just within the old city bounds that one can easily go to but it is better with a guide as you get to appreciate more what you see and experience the places you visit better. Among the 3 temples we visited Wat Pha Lat is my favorite. Overall it was a memorable tour with our beautiful guide and pleasant driver. Please forgive me I cannot pronounce the names so can't spell them.
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Toby_s
Jul 22, 2024
Great experience - Som was a lovely guide providing us with lots of information.
We visited three temples in total, and saw the local area on the way.
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Layne_o
Jun 22, 2024
Amazing experience! - Absolutely amazing experience! It wound up being a private tour as nobody else had booked it. My guide Ulala was fantastic! So knowledgeable, willing to answer all questions, extremely personable. We had a great time and I learned a lot about history, culture, and Buddhism! She even served as my photographer for the day, and took me on a side quest to find authentic jade jewelry, unique to Chiang Mai. Could not recommend this tour enough!!
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Arlene_l
Aug 12, 2024
Impressive temples and ruins, very interesting history, great guide, would recommend - Wat Doi Suthep was the highlight but all the temples were impressive in their own way. The guide, Mr Noom, was really good. He provided descriptions of the history of the country and city, the temples, and of Buddhism itself, how these all produced what we see today. He was a Buddhist monk for a few years so his explanations enriched our experience, especially about the imagery and what the monks were doing and the significance of the statutes. He kindly offered to take photos for me at the shrine of the pillar of the city, since only men were allowed inside the building, so only my husband and Mr Noom could enter. At each site, he gave us time to observe and ask questions. He also coordinated well with the driver, a nice young lady. The agent at the pickup point called to notify that our pickup would be late and was welcoming and friendly, offering tips for where we might get some food if needed. My husband and I ended up being the only ones signed up for our tour, a bonus for us.
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