What are some interesting places to see in Chiang Mai?
Most of this stuff can be found in a good guidebook, like Lonely Planet’s Guide to Thailand. But since you asked me… For temples, try Wat Doi Suthep, on top of the mountain, a 20 minute ride by songthaew from the city, Chiang Mai’s most famous temple. There are also Wat Jedi Luang and Wat Phra Sing, in the center of town. For peaceful surroundings, visit Wat Umong, on Suthep road, across from Chiang Mai University. For out of town excursions, try going to Mae Rim, where they have orchid farms, waterfalls, and lots of peaceful scenery. If you have a car or a motorcycle, you can loop from Mae Rim to Samerng, then down to Hang Dong, then back to Chiang Mai. If you like artsy stuff, there are a couple of shops on Nimmanhaemin road, Soi 1, next to the Amari Rincome Hotel. Continuing on Nimmanhaemin to the corner of Suthep road, you will find the Art Museum of Chiang Mai University, a big, featureless concrete building set back from the road. They sometimes have good art shows there (pleas
