Places worth the detour in Chiang Mai
32 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of Chiang Mai, Thailand, across 7 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (18). Best known: Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep. 28 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 32, ranked 32
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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5.Wat Chiang Man
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
Buddhist temple in Muang Chiang Mai district, Chiang Mai province, Thailand
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11.Wiang Kum Kam
Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem
Archaeological site in Chiang Mai province, Thailand
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12.Wat Phra That Hariphunchai
Sacred sites · 11th century · Hidden gem
Buddhist temple in Lampang province, Thailand
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17.Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden
Parks & cemeteries · 20th century · Hidden gem
Botanical garden in Thailand
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25.Three Kings Monument, Chiang Mai
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Monument of Kings Mangrai of Lan Na, Ngam Mueang of Phayao and Ram Khamhaeng of Sukhothai, commemorating their pact of mutual defense in 1287
