• Chiang Mai
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About this trip

Dive deep into local art and culture on your family trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand. Learn about the Lanna people and their way of life at Chiang Mai Historical Centre and Lanna Folklife Museum. Check out modern art from top Southeast Asian artists at MAIIAM Contemporary Art Museum. And find out the secrets behind crafting gorgeous paper umbrellas, each an exquisite piece of art.

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Tamarind Village

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50 Rachadamnoen Rd Soi 1, Tambon Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand

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1 Hour

Chiang Mai Historical Centre

Discover local culture in this interesting little museum. Be sure to check out the ancient temple ruins in the basement.

Prapokkloa Rd, Si Phum Sub-district

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Discover local culture in this interesting little museum. Be sure to check out the ancient temple ruins in the basement.

 

Prapokkloa Rd, Si Phum Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand

1 Hour

Lanna Folklife Museum

Explore the Lanna peoples' local customs, religious worship and ceremonies. The displayed fabrics and artifacts show their way of life.

Prapokkloa Rd, Tambon Si Phum

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Explore the Lanna peoples’ local customs, religious worship and ceremonies. The displayed fabrics and artifacts show their way of life.

 

Prapokkloa Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand

.25 Hour

Three Kings Monument

This sculpture of the three kings (founding fathers) stands in the center of the walled city. It's an iconic emblem of Chiang Mai.

Prapokkloa Rd, Tambon Si Phum

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This sculpture of the three kings (founding fathers) stands in the center of the walled city. It’s an iconic emblem of Chiang Mai.

 

Prapokkloa Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand

1 Hour

Annies Restaurant Bar

A fine mix of Thai and Western cuisine -- and a great spot to grab a drink. It's popular among both locals and tourists.

133/6 Ratchapakhinai Rd.

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A fine mix of Thai and Western cuisine — and a great spot to grab a drink. It’s popular among both locals and tourists.

 

133/6 Ratchapakhinai Rd, Tambon Sri Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand

1 Hour

MAIIAM Contemporary Art Museum

Modern Southeast Asian art including paintings, installations and video (among other mediums). There's some cool architecture too.

122, Moo 7 Tonpao

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Modern Southeast Asian art including paintings, installations and video (among other mediums). There’s some cool architecture too.

 

122, Moo 7 Tonpao San Kamphaeng District, Chiang Mai 50130, Thailand

0.75 Hour

Umbrella Making Centre

See how beautiful paper umbrellas are intricately crafted -- and perhaps take one home. A truly unique art form that's worth exploring.

เลขที่ 111/2 หมู่ที่ 3 ถนนบ่อสร้าง-ดอยสะเก็ด

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See how beautiful paper umbrellas are intricately crafted — and perhaps take one home. A truly unique art form that’s worth exploring.

 

เลขที่ 111/2 หมู่ที่ 3 ถนนบ่อสร้าง-ดอยสะเก็ด Ton Pao, San Kamphaeng District, Chiang Mai 50130, Thailand