“The Canyon” at Ob Khan National Park
Free: All time Ob Khan is one of a handful of national parks in Thailand that doesn’t charge an entrance fee. Despite its close proximity to Chiang Mai, it’s not very well known. This hidden gem is the perfect spot for swimming. Its 30-meter cliff known to expats and backpackers as “The Canyon” or “The...
Wat Srisuphan (The Silver Temple)
Free: All time Even if you’re templed-out in Thailand, do still visit Wat Srisuphan when in Chiang Mai. Built in 1502, what is also known as the Silver Temple is like what its name suggests, covered in silverwork. Wat Srisuphan is located in the south of Chiang Mai’s walled Old Town. It lies in the...
Bua Tong (Sticky) Waterfall
Free: All time For a unique day trip around Chiang Mai, consider pay a visit to Bua Tong (Sticky) Waterfall. Bua Tong is a one of a kind horsetail falls that flows through porous limestones. This makes the water highly concentrated in calcium carbonate giving it a sticky feel. While walking up or down the...
Movie and Documentary Screenings | Documentary Arts Asia
Free: Mondays Thursdays at 7pm The Documentary Arts Asia organizes movie screening every Monday and documentaries on Thursdays. All films are subtitled in English. Popcorn is free. The 60 baht entrance fee is a suggested donation. Seats fill quickly, go early to secure a spot and also to check out the exhibition and gallery. To...
