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Chiang Mai: temples and a slow city day

A suggested itinerary based in Chiang Mai. Allow 1 day.

A suggested route for your own trip, inspired by the Journal’s locations. It is not a record of Andy’s personal itinerary.

Allow1 dayBaseChiang MaiRoute4 planned stages

Editorially reviewed 16 September 2026 · confirm live access before travelling.

Lahan Kosong — photograph from Andy’s Journal

Your suggested route

The times below are suggested allowances, not live opening hours or transport schedules. Adjust the order for your arrival time, bookings and conditions.

  1. 09:00 · Wat Phra Singh

    Start in the Old City with breakfast followed by Wat Phra Singh. Allow an hour for the temple grounds and details. This route follows the Chiang Mai named in the post’s caption; it does not offer directions to the ambiguous Lahan Kosong location tag.

  2. 11:00 · Old City lanes and Wat Chedi Luang

    Walk through the Old City at a comfortable pace and visit Wat Chedi Luang. Allow another 60–90 minutes including the approach. Two temples are enough for a thoughtful introduction, leaving space for street life and a café instead of temple fatigue.

  3. 13:00 · Northern Thai lunch

    Choose a khao soi lunch and take a longer break during the hottest hours. Ask about spice and ingredients rather than assuming every version is the same. Browse a small craft or design shop afterwards if it is open.

  4. Late afternoon and evening · River or market

    Choose a riverfront walk and dinner, or a walking market if one operates on your particular day. Keep the evening in one district. Do not plan a Sunday market for an arbitrary weekday or add a mountain excursion after a full city day.

Where to pause for food

Make khao soi the main lunch suggestion and choose a varied Northern Thai dinner if interested. A coffee or tea stop belongs between walks. Market snacks work best as a few deliberate choices rather than an obligation to sample everything.

Getting around

Walk the compact Old City sections and use an agreed taxi or local ride for the river area. Check pickup arrangements at the end of the evening. Doi Suthep and Doi Inthanon are separate outings, not interchangeable nearby stops.

For a shorter day or different weather

In rain, extend a museum, gallery or café visit and reduce temple-to-temple walking. With half a day, choose one temple and lunch. If you prefer cooking, replace the afternoon with a booked class rather than trying to fit it into the margins.

Before you go

Check temple hours and the exact day of any evening market. This is a recommended city itinerary, not proof of a precise post geotag. Keep temple clothing respectful and ask before photographing worshippers.

Visitor information and further planning

Use these destination, attraction and operator resources to check current access and arrangements before booking.

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