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Chiang Mai with a day in Lamphun

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  1. Chiang Mai7 nights

Trip format: Single base + day trip · One city hotel for every night

Tradeoff: A day trip avoids repacking. Check the last return option and whether the travel time is worth the outing.

Compare: Local transit, rail, ferry or road for the outing as applicable

Trip stats

Trip days
8
Nights
7
Home Bases
1
Scheduled entries
47

Days by place

Chiang Mai
7
Lamphun
1

Hotels and other stays

The Inside House · Chiang Mai
7 nights

Schedule by type

Meal
25
Activity
15
Ground transport
5
Lodging
2
Day 1 Chiang Mai
  1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags The Inside House
  2. to · Activity Take a short walk to get oriented Nong Buak Haad Public Park, Chiang Mai

    Skip the walk if you arrive later.

  3. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Old City, Chiang Mai
Day 2 Chiang Mai
  1. to · Meal Breakfast in the Old City Old City, Chiang Mai
  2. to · Activity Visit the public grounds at Wat Phra Singh Wat Phra Singh, Chiang Mai

    Check current visitor hours and dress rules.

  3. to · Activity Walk toward Wat Chedi Luang and see the central courtyard Wat Chedi Luang, Chiang Mai
  4. to · Meal Lunch near the center of the Old City Old City, Chiang Mai
  5. to · Activity Choose an indoor heritage stop near the Three Kings Monument Three Kings Monument, Chiang Mai

    Check exhibition access and use a shaded walk if the museums are closed.

  6. to · Meal Take a café break Old City, Chiang Mai
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Old City, Chiang Mai
Day 3 Chiang Mai
  1. to · Meal Have a light breakfast near the hotel Old City, Chiang Mai
  2. to · Activity Browse Warorot Market and the nearby streets Warorot Market, Chiang Mai

    Compare snacks, produce, and serving sizes.

  3. to · Meal Have khao soi for lunch Chang Moi, Chiang Mai
  4. to · Activity Walk the Chang Moi shop streets or take an indoor break Chang Moi, Chiang Mai

    Shorten the route if it is hot.

  5. to · Meal Choose a snack or coffee Chang Moi, Chiang Mai
  6. to · Meal Try a different northern Thai dish at dinner Old City, Chiang Mai
Day 4 Lamphun
  1. to · Meal Breakfast before leaving Chiang Mai Old City, Chiang Mai
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to Lamphun and reach the historic center Lamphun

    Check the return service in advance or arrange a car.

  3. to · Activity Visit Wat Phra That Hariphunchai Wat Phra That Hariphunchai, Lamphun

    Check visitor hours and use the public temple grounds.

  4. to · Meal Have lunch near the temple Lamphun
  5. to · Activity Take a short walk in the town center Lamphun

    Add one open local museum only if its calendar fits.

  6. to · Ground transport Return to Chiang Mai Chiang Mai
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Old City, Chiang Mai
Day 5 Chiang Mai
  1. to · Meal Breakfast in the Old City Old City, Chiang Mai
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to the Wat Ket neighborhood Wat Ket, Chiang Mai
  3. to · Activity Walk the timber buildings and public lanes near Wat Ket Wat Ket Karam, Chiang Mai

    Use posted opening times before planning an interior visit.

  4. to · Meal Have lunch near the Ping River Wat Ket, Chiang Mai
  5. to · Activity Choose a confirmed textile, woodwork, or print studio visit Wat Ket, Chiang Mai

    Use the address and opening hours from the maker. Browse local shops if a studio is unavailable.

  6. to · Meal Take an afternoon café break Wat Ket, Chiang Mai
  7. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Old City, Chiang Mai
Day 6 Chiang Mai
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Old City, Chiang Mai
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to the MAIIAM area MAIIAM Contemporary Art Museum, Chiang Mai

    Check the current gallery calendar and the return connection first.

  3. to · Activity See one exhibition at MAIIAM if open MAIIAM Contemporary Art Museum, Chiang Mai

    Use Chiang Mai’s city galleries as a fallback when the museum is closed.

  4. to · Meal Have lunch near the museum or after returning San Kamphaeng, Chiang Mai
  5. to · Activity Visit an open craft shop or exhibition in town Chiang Mai

    Choose one stop by program and location.

  6. to · Meal Take a seated break Chiang Mai
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Old City, Chiang Mai
Day 7 Chiang Mai
  1. to · Meal Have a later breakfast near the hotel Old City, Chiang Mai
  2. to · Activity Leave time for a missed visit or a longer stop Old City, Chiang Mai

    Use this time for bad weather, a closure, or a slower morning.

  3. to · Meal Have lunch near the hotel or your chosen stop Old City, Chiang Mai
  4. to · Activity Take a short walk if conditions are comfortable Nong Buak Haad Public Park, Chiang Mai

    This time can also go to laundry, packing, or a midday rest.

  5. to · Meal Take a seated break Old City, Chiang Mai
  6. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Old City, Chiang Mai
Day 8 Chiang Mai
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Old City, Chiang Mai
  2. to · Activity Take an optional last walk Nong Buak Haad Public Park, Chiang Mai

    Keep it optional if you have an early departure.

  3. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags The Inside House
  4. to · Ground transport Allow time for onward travel Old City, Chiang Mai

    Use the departure and pickup times from your actual booking.

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  1. Day 1

    Chiang Mai

    Open map for Chiang Mai
    1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags The Inside House
    2. to · Activity Take a short walk to get oriented Nong Buak Haad Public Park, Chiang Mai

      Skip the walk if you arrive later.

    3. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Old City, Chiang Mai
  2. Day 2

    Chiang Mai

    Open map for Chiang Mai
    1. to · Meal Breakfast in the Old City Old City, Chiang Mai
    2. to · Activity Visit the public grounds at Wat Phra Singh Wat Phra Singh, Chiang Mai

      Check current visitor hours and dress rules.

    3. to · Activity Walk toward Wat Chedi Luang and see the central courtyard Wat Chedi Luang, Chiang Mai
    4. to · Meal Lunch near the center of the Old City Old City, Chiang Mai
    5. to · Activity Choose an indoor heritage stop near the Three Kings Monument Three Kings Monument, Chiang Mai

      Check exhibition access and use a shaded walk if the museums are closed.

    6. to · Meal Take a café break Old City, Chiang Mai
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Old City, Chiang Mai
  3. Day 3

    Chiang Mai

    Open map for Chiang Mai
    1. to · Meal Have a light breakfast near the hotel Old City, Chiang Mai
    2. to · Activity Browse Warorot Market and the nearby streets Warorot Market, Chiang Mai

      Compare snacks, produce, and serving sizes.

    3. to · Meal Have khao soi for lunch Chang Moi, Chiang Mai
    4. to · Activity Walk the Chang Moi shop streets or take an indoor break Chang Moi, Chiang Mai

      Shorten the route if it is hot.

    5. to · Meal Choose a snack or coffee Chang Moi, Chiang Mai
    6. to · Meal Try a different northern Thai dish at dinner Old City, Chiang Mai
  4. Day 4

    Lamphun

    Open map for Lamphun
    1. to · Meal Breakfast before leaving Chiang Mai Old City, Chiang Mai
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Lamphun and reach the historic center Lamphun

      Check the return service in advance or arrange a car.

    3. to · Activity Visit Wat Phra That Hariphunchai Wat Phra That Hariphunchai, Lamphun

      Check visitor hours and use the public temple grounds.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch near the temple Lamphun
    5. to · Activity Take a short walk in the town center Lamphun

      Add one open local museum only if its calendar fits.

    6. to · Ground transport Return to Chiang Mai Chiang Mai
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Old City, Chiang Mai
  5. Day 5

    Chiang Mai

    Open map for Chiang Mai
    1. to · Meal Breakfast in the Old City Old City, Chiang Mai
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to the Wat Ket neighborhood Wat Ket, Chiang Mai
    3. to · Activity Walk the timber buildings and public lanes near Wat Ket Wat Ket Karam, Chiang Mai

      Use posted opening times before planning an interior visit.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch near the Ping River Wat Ket, Chiang Mai
    5. to · Activity Choose a confirmed textile, woodwork, or print studio visit Wat Ket, Chiang Mai

      Use the address and opening hours from the maker. Browse local shops if a studio is unavailable.

    6. to · Meal Take an afternoon café break Wat Ket, Chiang Mai
    7. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Old City, Chiang Mai
  6. Day 6

    Chiang Mai

    Open map for Chiang Mai
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Old City, Chiang Mai
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to the MAIIAM area MAIIAM Contemporary Art Museum, Chiang Mai

      Check the current gallery calendar and the return connection first.

    3. to · Activity See one exhibition at MAIIAM if open MAIIAM Contemporary Art Museum, Chiang Mai

      Use Chiang Mai’s city galleries as a fallback when the museum is closed.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch near the museum or after returning San Kamphaeng, Chiang Mai
    5. to · Activity Visit an open craft shop or exhibition in town Chiang Mai

      Choose one stop by program and location.

    6. to · Meal Take a seated break Chiang Mai
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Old City, Chiang Mai
  7. Day 7

    Chiang Mai

    Open map for Chiang Mai
    1. to · Meal Have a later breakfast near the hotel Old City, Chiang Mai
    2. to · Activity Leave time for a missed visit or a longer stop Old City, Chiang Mai

      Use this time for bad weather, a closure, or a slower morning.

    3. to · Meal Have lunch near the hotel or your chosen stop Old City, Chiang Mai
    4. to · Activity Take a short walk if conditions are comfortable Nong Buak Haad Public Park, Chiang Mai

      This time can also go to laundry, packing, or a midday rest.

    5. to · Meal Take a seated break Old City, Chiang Mai
    6. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Old City, Chiang Mai
  8. Day 8

    Chiang Mai

    Open map for Chiang Mai
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Old City, Chiang Mai
    2. to · Activity Take an optional last walk Nong Buak Haad Public Park, Chiang Mai

      Keep it optional if you have an early departure.

    3. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags The Inside House
    4. to · Ground transport Allow time for onward travel Old City, Chiang Mai

      Use the departure and pickup times from your actual booking.