Family trip · 4 travelers

Chiang Mai

Dates31 Jul – 4 Aug
ArriveFri 31 Jul, 11:40
DepartTue 4 Aug, 15:40
Stay99 The Gallery Hotel

The trip, on a map

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1

Friday, 31 July

Arrival & Old City

11:40

Land in Chiang Mai

Brunch already done on the flight. Transfer to hotel, ~40 min by car.

12:30

99 The Gallery Hotel

Check-in and freshen up. Drop bags even if the room isn't ready — usual check-in is 2–3pm.

2:00

Wat Phra Singh

Most revered temple in the Old City.

Flat, easy walking
3:00

Wat Chedi Luang

Massive ancient chedi, best in golden-hour light.

Benches available
4:00

Wat Phantao

Quiet all-teak temple right next door — 15 min stop.

6:30

Night Bazaar

Dinner and first round of souvenir shopping.

2

Saturday, 1 August

Doi Inthanon Day Trip

7:30

Hotel pickup

Book a private car or tour — about 2 hours each way. AC and rest stops make this comfortable for the whole family.

9:30

King & Queen Pagodas

Twin royal shrines with mountain views and gardens.

Escalator available
11:00

Wachirathan Waterfall

Powerful falls, visible right from the car park.

Short paved path
12:00

Lunch

Local Thai restaurant en route — a relaxed sit-down break.

1:30

Doi Inthanon Summit

Thailand's highest point (2,565m) — cool mountain air.

Short boardwalk
~5:30

Return to hotel

Long day — keep the evening free to rest.

3

Sunday, 2 August

Hilltop Temples & Sunday Market

8:00

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

Iconic golden chedi overlooking the city.

Cable car option
10:30

Wat Phra That Doi Kham

Giant golden Buddha, same sweeping views, fewer crowds.

Drive right up
Afternoon

Rest at the hotel

Pool, nap, or a slow lunch nearby — a full day out deserves a quiet afternoon.

5:00

Sunday Walking Street

The big weekly night market, right outside the hotel.

Flat streets, plenty of seating
4

Monday, 3 August

Gardens & Canal Evening

9:00

Wat Chiang Man

Oldest temple in the city — small, quiet, easy stop.

11:00

Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden

Glasshouses and stone walkways throughout; the elevated canopy walkway is optional — skip it if anyone's unsteady on heights.

~40 min drive, Mae Rim
6:00

Mae Kha Canal Walking Street

Flat canal-side stroll with cafes and live music — much quieter than the Night Bazaar.

Last full day — nothing else is booked, so leave room to linger anywhere that's going well.

5

Tuesday, 4 August

Departure

10:00

99 The Gallery Hotel

Check out by noon. Keep the morning free for a last coffee or walk in the Old City.

15:40

Flight departs

Leave for the airport by ~13:30.

A few more, if there's room

Similar spots worth knowing about — easier alternatives or good swaps, picked with two generations of walking pace in mind.

Royal Park Rajapruek

Closer to the city than Queen Sirikit (20 min vs. 40). Has a shuttle tram and wheelchairs on request — an easy swap if Mae Rim feels far.

Wat Umong

A shaded, mostly-flat temple built into a hillside with old brick tunnels to explore. A quieter alternative to the crowds at Doi Suthep.

Baan Kang Wat

A small, relaxed artist village near Wat Umong — cafes, handmade crafts, resident cats. Good low-key afternoon for mixed ages.

Bhubing Palace

Rose gardens and glasshouses near Doi Suthep — easy to combine with that morning. Flat paths, 20 baht entry, dress code applies.