Chiang Mai Travel Guide: 17 Best Things to Do (6-Day Itinerary) | Updated 2026
This ultimate 6-day Chiang Mai travel guide covers the 17 best things to do, hidden gems, and must-eat local food to help you plan the perfect itinerary! In this Chiang Mai travel vlog, we explore everything from the historic Old City temples to the misty mountains of Mon Jam and the peaceful village of Mae Kampong. Whether you're looking for ethical elephant sanctuaries, the famous Sunday Night Market, or the best Khao Soi in Thailand, we’ve got you covered. What’s included in this Chiang Mai Guide: Cultural Highlights: Exploring Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phra Singh, and the Old City Gates. Nature & Adventure: A full day at Doi Inthanon National Park (Thailand’s highest peak), the Royal Twin Pagodas, and Wachirathan Waterfall. Ethical Travel: Walking with giants at a rescued elephant sanctuary. Day Trips: Visiting the serene Mae Kampong village and the picturesque Mon Jam (Mon Cham) highlands. Foodie Paradise: A deep dive into Northern Thai cuisine, including the famous Sunday Walking Street food and traditional Khantoke dinners. Travel Tips for Chiang Mai: We also share practical tips on renting a car in Thailand, using the Grab app, finding the best hotels in Chiang Mai, and navigating the local "Rod Daeng" (red trucks). ➡️SUBSCRIBE for more videos:- / puriandsue --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Itinerary: 00:00 Intro to Chiang Mai ➡️Day 1 🔹 00:56 Arriving & Getting Around (Grab & Red Trucks) 🔹 02:13 Best Khao Soy in Chiang Mai 🔹 03:02 Mae Kampong Village Day Trip 🔹 09:26 99 The Gallery Hotel Room Tour ➡️Day 2 🔹 11:21 Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Experience 🔹 15:41 Chiang Mai Old City & Temples 🔹 18:07 Sunday Night Market (Tha Pae Walking Street) ➡️Day 3 🔹 22:04 Doi Inthanon National Park & Twin Pagodas 🔹 28:30 Karen Hill Tribe Village & Local Coffee 🔹 30:30 Wachirathan Waterfall 🔹 32:08 Traditional Khantoke Dinner & Cultural Show ➡️Day 4 🔹 34:12 Renting a Car & Driving to Mon Jam 🔹 36:49 Pongyang Adventure Park (Jungle Coaster) 🔹 38:34 Glamping at The Doi Moncham - Hotel Review ➡️Day 5 🔹 43:25 Breakfast at our cabin 🔹 44:12 Picking Oranges & Sheep Farm ➡️Day 6 🔹 53:52 River Rock Cafe & Final Tips -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Where we stay in Chiang Mai 1. 99 The Gallery Hotel Room Type: Superior Double Booked through Agoda.com Link: https://www.agoda.com/partners/partne... 2. The Doi Monjam Booked through official website: https://reservation.roomscope.com/153... Facebook: / thedoimonchamm *Please check the website and booking agents for the latest price. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Ticket Links: 1. (Klook) Shared Van transfer to Monjam, Maekampong :https://shorturl.at/M45Hw 1. (Klook) Pongyang Jungle Coaster & Zipline: https://shorturl.at/hnJTR 2. Walking With Elephants by Elephant Nature Park: https://www.elephantnaturepark.org/en... 3. (Klook) Doi Inthanon National Park Day Tour: https://shorturl.at/z4atw 4. (Klook) Khantoke Dinner and Cultural Show: https://shorturl.at/li0HX 5. Car Rental via Chic Car Rent: https://www.qeeq.com/ *Do note that the above links for Klook are affiliate links #ChiangMai #thailand Map Data from: © OpenStreetMap contributors, see www.openstreetmap.org
