# One day in Chiang Mai: an itinerary in the best order

> One day in Chiang Mai covers the moated Old City and the great temple on the mountain. Morning at the Silver Temple, Wat Sri Suphan, and Tha Phae Gate. Then walk through the Old City: Wat Chiang Man from 1297, the ruined great stupa of Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Singh. After lunch, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep at 1,073 m with its golden stupa and a view over the city. Walks take 10–14 minutes; the mountain is 35 minutes by Grab or songthaew.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/thailand/chiang-mai/in-1-day

## Plan

1. [Wat Sri Suphan (Silver Temple)](https://yesgo.io/thailand/chiang-mai/wat-sri-suphan.md) — YesGo score 39/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · ≈ 50 baht
   ↓ 19 min by transport
2. [Tha Phae Gate](https://yesgo.io/thailand/chiang-mai/tha-phae-gate.md) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 20 min · free
   ↓ 14 min on foot
3. [Wat Chiang Man](https://yesgo.io/thailand/chiang-mai/wat-chiang-man.md) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · free
   ↓ 14 min on foot
4. [Wat Chedi Luang](https://yesgo.io/thailand/chiang-mai/wat-chedi-luang.md) — YesGo score 39/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ≈ 40–50 baht
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 10 min on foot
5. [Wat Phra Singh](https://yesgo.io/thailand/chiang-mai/wat-phra-singh.md) — YesGo score 38/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · grounds free; Lai Kham ≈ 20 baht
   ↓ 35 min by transport
6. [Wat Phra That Doi Suthep](https://yesgo.io/thailand/chiang-mai/doi-suthep.md) — YesGo score 31/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · ≈ 30 baht, funicular ≈ 20

Total with walks: 7 h 7 min

## What to do in Chiang Mai in one day

The Old City is a moated square of about one and a half kilometres, and its temples are walkable. The Silver Temple is just south of the wall; Doi Suthep is on the mountain 15 km west — go after lunch, as it is open until 20:00.

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## Getting up Doi Suthep

A songthaew or Grab reaches the car park in 30–40 minutes. From there, about 306 naga-lined steps or a funicular for about 20 baht. Entry is about 30 baht for foreigners; shoes come off in the inner courtyard.

## Chiang Mai in the evening

The [Night Bazaar](https://yesgo.io/thailand/chiang-mai/chiang-mai-night-bazaar) opens every day from about 18:00 to midnight — hill-tribe crafts and food courts. On Sundays the walking market starts at Tha Phae Gate; on Saturdays there is a market on Wualai Road by the Silver Temple.

## Is one day in Chiang Mai enough?

For the Old City, yes. [Wat Umong](https://yesgo.io/thailand/chiang-mai/wat-umong), a forest temple with 14th-century tunnels under its stupa, is on the way to Doi Suthep. [Doi Inthanon](https://yesgo.io/thailand/chiang-mai/doi-inthanon) and the [elephant sanctuary](https://yesgo.io/thailand/chiang-mai/elephant-nature-park) are in the 2- and 3-day itineraries.

## Tips

- Women view the Silver Temple's hall from outside, by tradition.
- At Wat Chedi Luang you can chat with monks on the north side of the grounds during the day.
- Temples want shoulders and knees covered — no vests or shorts; shoes come off at the door of the halls. Sarongs are often lent at the gate or for a deposit.
- Thailand uses the baht (THB). Temples, markets, longtails and songthaews want cash; Grab and Bolt are the easiest taxis.
- Go up Doi Suthep late in the day for the sunset and fewer groups.

## Questions

### What to do in Chiang Mai in one day?

Wat Sri Suphan, Tha Phae Gate, Wat Chiang Man, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phra Singh and Doi Suthep.

### Can you see Chiang Mai without a tour?

Yes: the Old City on foot and a songthaew or Grab to Doi Suthep.

### How much is Doi Suthep?

About 30 baht entry, about 20 baht for the funicular.

### How many steps up Doi Suthep?

About 306–309, or take the funicular.

### When is the Night Bazaar open?

Every day from about 18:00 to midnight.

### How much does the day cost?

About 150–200 baht in temple tickets, plus transport up the mountain.

### Can women visit the Silver Temple?

The grounds, yes; by tradition women do not enter the ordination hall.

### Is it good with kids?

Yes: short walks, and the funicular up the mountain.

### When is the best time to visit?

November to February. March–April can be hazy.

### What currency is used in Thailand?

Thailand uses the baht (THB). Temples, markets, longtails and songthaews want cash; Grab and Bolt are the easiest taxis.

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