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The Perfect 5-Day Chiang Mai Itinerary

Chiang Mai 🇹🇭 · Built from 7 real traveler plans · 38 spots

Wat Phra Singh WoramahawihanWat Suan DokWarorot Market (Kad Luang)Tha Phae Gate

Chiang Mai is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply. We took 7 real traveler itineraries and distilled them into this 5-day plan — built around the 38+ places people actually saved, ranked by how often they show up. No filler, no tourist traps nobody bookmarks: just the spots real travelers keep choosing for Chiang Mai.

5-Day Chiang Mai Itinerary

Day 1

Wat Phra Singh Woramahawihan
Wat Phra Singh Woramahawihan
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 6 travelers
Wat Suan Dok
Wat Suan Dok
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 5 travelers
Warorot Market (Kad Luang)
Warorot Market (Kad Luang)
restaurant · ★ 4.4 · saved by 5 travelers
Tha Phae Gate
Tha Phae Gate
attraction · ★ 4.4 · saved by 5 travelers
Chiang Mai Night Bazaar
Chiang Mai Night Bazaar
restaurant · ★ 4.3 · saved by 5 travelers

Day 2

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 4 travelers
Wat Chedi Luang Worawihan
Wat Chedi Luang Worawihan
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 3 travelers
Nimmanhaemin Road
Nimmanhaemin Road
other · ★ 4.6 · saved by 3 travelers
Sunday Walking Street
Sunday Walking Street
shopping · ★ 4.6 · saved by 3 travelers
Khao Soi Khun Yai
Khao Soi Khun Yai
restaurant · ★ 4.6 · saved by 3 travelers

Day 3

Royal Park Rajapruek
Royal Park Rajapruek
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 3 travelers
Dash! Restaurant and Bar
Dash! Restaurant and Bar
restaurant · ★ 4.5 · saved by 3 travelers
Elephant Nature Park
Elephant Nature Park
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 3 travelers
The Riverside Bar & Restaurant
The Riverside Bar & Restaurant
restaurant · ★ 4.3 · saved by 3 travelers
Tong Tem Toh
Tong Tem Toh
restaurant · ★ 4.2 · saved by 3 travelers

Day 4

Huen Phen
Huen Phen
restaurant · ★ 4 · saved by 3 travelers
Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara
Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 2 travelers
Wat Lok Moli
Wat Lok Moli
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 2 travelers
Wat Umong
Wat Umong
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 2 travelers
Doi Suthep-Pui National Park
Doi Suthep-Pui National Park
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 2 travelers

Day 5

Doi Pui Viewpoint
Doi Pui Viewpoint
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 2 travelers
Wat Umong Suan Phutthatham
Wat Umong Suan Phutthatham
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 2 travelers
Chiang Mai Gate Market
Chiang Mai Gate Market
restaurant · ★ 4.4 · saved by 2 travelers
Mae Sa Waterfall
Mae Sa Waterfall
attraction · ★ 4.4 · saved by 2 travelers
Maya Lifestyle Shopping Center
Maya Lifestyle Shopping Center
attraction · ★ 4.4 · saved by 2 travelers

Top Things to Do in Chiang Mai

  • Wat Phra Singh Woramahawihan — ★ 4.7 (saved by 6 travelers)
  • Wat Suan Dok — ★ 4.6 (saved by 5 travelers)
  • Tha Phae Gate — ★ 4.4 (saved by 5 travelers)
  • Wat Phra That Doi Suthep — ★ 4.7 (saved by 4 travelers)
  • Wat Chedi Luang Worawihan — ★ 4.7 (saved by 3 travelers)
  • Royal Park Rajapruek — ★ 4.5 (saved by 3 travelers)
  • Elephant Nature Park — ★ 4.5 (saved by 3 travelers)
  • Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara — ★ 4.7 (saved by 2 travelers)

Where to Eat in Chiang Mai

  • Warorot Market (Kad Luang) — ★ 4.4
  • Chiang Mai Night Bazaar — ★ 4.3
  • Khao Soi Khun Yai — ★ 4.6
  • Dash! Restaurant and Bar — ★ 4.5
  • The Riverside Bar & Restaurant — ★ 4.3

Chiang Mai Travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Chiang Mai?

Most travelers planning Chiang Mai on Triply spend about 5 days there. That's enough to cover the top sights — Wat Phra Singh Woramahawihan, Wat Suan Dok, Warorot Market (Kad Luang) — without rushing.

What are the top things to do in Chiang Mai?

Based on 7 real Chiang Mai itineraries, the most-saved spots are Wat Phra Singh Woramahawihan, Wat Suan Dok, Warorot Market (Kad Luang), Tha Phae Gate, Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep.

Where should I eat in Chiang Mai?

The most-saved places to eat in Chiang Mai are Warorot Market (Kad Luang), Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, Khao Soi Khun Yai, Dash! Restaurant and Bar, The Riverside Bar & Restaurant.

Is Chiang Mai worth visiting?

Chiang Mai is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply, with 7 traveler itineraries covering 38+ spots — so yes, there's plenty to fill a 5-day trip.

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