Private Tour: Chiang Mai City Tour Full Day

Following hotel pick-up by your English speaking driver and guide at 7:00 am from Chiang Mai City area hotel, your first stop will be Morning alms giving to monk.

Head over to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. It is Chiang Mai’s most crucial visible landmark. According to legend, holy relics were discovered during the reign of King Kuena (1355-1385).

Wat Chedi Luang is a Buddhist temple in the historic center of Chiang Mai. At its peak, the chedi measured 60 meters across at the square base and 80 meters tall and was once the home of the Emerald Buddha, Thailand's most sacred religious relic.

The Wat Sri Suphan is one of the oldest in Chiang Mai, built initially between 1495 and 1515. It's been destroyed and rebuilt over the centuries. There are still boundary stones in the complex that show the original building. Within the complex, there is a stone tablet over 500 years old. The language on the tablet is Faak Khaam which predates the Lanna. The actual Silver Temple itself is now the main shrine. Afterward, you'll visit Warorot Market (Kad Luang). Warorot Market is one of the places where lots of Thai locals do their shopping, so expect to find the same or similar goods that you see at other Markets also sold here but cheaper and usually of better quality. You can buy almost anything at Warorot Market, an authentic mixed bag of everything. There are clothing, shoes, cosmetics, jewelry, lacquerware, silks, hemp, handicrafts, electronic gadgets, sunglasses, watches, and souvenirs.

You'll have lunch at a local restaurant at your own cost before visiting Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Centre (closed Monday). The Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Centre is a museum that teaches visitors about Thailand's rich cultural heritage and vibrant art scene. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by Thai people in traditional dress who will usher you in to watch a short film about the history of Chiang Mai. After the movie, you can visit the museum at your leisure as you learn more about the region's history, the royal family, the war with the Burmese, and exhibitions on Buddhism and cultural beliefs. At approximately 2:00 pm, you'll arrive back at your hotel in the Chiang Mai City area hotel.