Things to do in Chiang Mai 

Bangkok and Phuket are undeniably the most popular destinations in Thailand for Singaporeans. But venture a little further, and you might find yourself in Chiang Mai, a historical city in northern Thailand. It’s 700km north of Bangkok, set in a valley on the banks of the Ping River.

If you’ve always wanted to visit but not sure what to expect, we’ve got you covered with this list of things to do in Chiang Mai.

The current exchange rate is ฿25.24=~S$1 as of 2nd March 2025.

How do you get to Chiang Mai from Singapore? 

There are straight flights from Singapore to Chiang Mai via Scoot, which take about 3 hours.

Alternatively, you can also fly into Bangkok and go on a scenic journey on the sleeper train to Chiang Mai. The entire trip takes around 12 hours and 15 minutes. There’s even an option to go on the first-class carriages from ฿1,253/pax.

1. Chiang Mai Old City

Wander around Chiang Mai Old City on a bicycle