Chiang Mai Temples and Market Tuk-Tuk Evening Night Tour
Description
Join our ‘Tuk-tuk tour Chiang Mai by Night’ and experience the ‘Rose of the North’ after sunset when the busy city slows down and the temperature is excellent. Take in quiet temples that light up when the sun goes down and stroll around Chiang Mai’s famous bustling night market and satisfy your tasting buds. Enjoy photo stops at Chiang Mai’s most intriguing spots. Let’s drive the streets to absorb the local atmosphere! Our local guide will tell you interesting stories about the places we pass and about Chiang Mai in general. NOTES: ***The entrance fees for Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang (THB 50 per person, per temple) are NOT included in the tour price and must be paid in cash on the day of the tour.*** ***On Sundays, the Sunday Walking Street takes place in the center of Chiang Mai. This means it can be very busy and certain streets are closed for traffic. Please make sure to leave in good time to reach the meeting point.***
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Wat Phra Singh is one of the most famous and most attractive temples within the walled old city of Chiang Mai. The temple, which is also known as “The Monastery of the Lion Buddha” is an active temple, with many monks and novices living there. Wat Phra Singh dates back to the 14th century when Chiang Mai was the capital of the Lanna Kingdom, and is one of the finest examples of classic Lanna style temple architecture.
Wat Phan Tao is one of the oldest temples in Chiang Mai. The temple's first structures were built probably in the late 14th century. Located within the old walled city, just next to Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phan Tao is well known for its exquisite Lanna-style 'viharn', the ordination hall, entirely made of teakwood on a stone base.
Wat Chedi Luang, also known as “The temple of the Great Stupa”, is an impressive temple ruin. The construction of the temple lasted from 1391 to 1475. Although the temple collapsed in 1545 due to an earthquake, it was for centuries the tallest building in Chiang Mai. The massive and very impressive chedi (pagoda) dominating the area is its most prominent feature. Wat Chedi Luang is also famous for once housing the Emerald Buddha, one of the most important religious relics in Thailand, which can now be found in the Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok.
Just outside the old walled city center of Chiang Mai, Wat Lok Molee is one of the city’s older temples. The temple that is also known as the Wat Lok Molee houses one of the largest and most impressive chedis in Chiang Mai. The massive chedi was built in 1527 when it must have dominated the area. The chedi contains the ashes of several Kings of the Mengrai dynasty, who ruled the Lanna Kingdom from the end of the 13th century until 1558 when the Burmese invaded the Kingdom.
Chiang Mai Night Bazaar is the most famous market in Chiang Mai, and one of the top tourist attractions in the city. This night bazaar consists of street-side stalls selling mostly clothing and handicrafts. You will also find a wide range of (street)food and snacks at the market. It is here where we will enjoy a simple meal and a dessert. After that, it's time to say goodbye to your guide. You can take a tuk-tuk back to your hotel (not included) or further explore the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar on your own.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- As our tours run on a group basis, we can wait a maximum of 10 minutes after the scheduled meeting time. After this grace period, the guide will begin the tour. If you cannot make it on time, please let us know before the tour starts. If possible, we’ll do our best to reschedule you for the next available day, though a rescheduling fee will apply. No refund will be provided in case of late arrival.
- Our tours operate rain or shine, as tropical rain showers in Thailand usually don’t last long. If it rains heavily, we try to seek shelter and will continue as soon as the weather improves. During the rainy season, it’s a good idea to bring a raincoat or poncho. Please note cancellations due to weather are not eligible for a refund.
- Please note that the entrance fees for Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang (THB 50 per person, per temple) are not included in the tour price and must be paid in cash on the day of the tour.
- On Sundays, the Sunday Walking Street takes place in the Old City. It will be busy and some roads are closed. Please take this into account and ensure that you arrive at the meeting point on time.
- Kindly be aware that this is not a food tour. At the end of the tour, we simply enjoy a basic meal at the night market.
Reviews(241)
Very friendly and shared good information about her country
Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you found our guide friendly and enjoyed learning more about Thailand and its culture. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again for another wonderful experience in Thailand!
Nancy was a brilliant guide, providing lots of information and details about all of the temples. Always willing to take family photos and extremely friendly.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Nancy and found her knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. We’re especially glad she could capture some lovely family photos for you! We’ll be sure to share your kind words with her.
Nancy was amazing!!! Great experience.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with Nancy. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with her! We hope to welcome you again in the future.
nancy was so sweet and helpful. we have learned a lot about the temples and history. this was the perfect tour
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly a pleasure having you on the tour. I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed learning about the temples and history. It was wonderful to have you with us, and I hope you have an amazing rest of your trip!
Our family went on the Tuk Tuk tour this evening and really enjoyed it. We had two tuk tuks between us and had a race between them, which our children loved. Jane was our guide and was full of energy and facts about the temples and the Buddhist way. What better way to finish than at the night market?! We would recommend this tour.
Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We're thrilled your family had such an amazing time on the Tuk Tuk tour, and it's wonderful to hear that the kids loved the friendly race between the tuk tuks. Jane will be so happy to know her energy, temple facts, and Buddhist insights made the experience special, and what a fun way to end the night at the market! We truly appreciate your strong recommendation and hope to welcome you all back again soon!
Jane was such a wonderful guide! She gave explanations at every temple and answered our questions! She showed us good options for dinner at the night market too! The tour was so fun and we went on Mother’s Day, so it was an extra special day to go!
Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We're thrilled that Jane made your Mother's Day tour extra special with her wonderful explanations, helpful answers, and great dinner recommendations at the night market. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon!
It was a great tour in the evening. Nancy was lovely and so informative about the sights and the history of the temples and Chiang Mai. We enjoyed it.
Thank you for the fantastic feedback! We're so glad you had a great time on our evening tour and appreciated Nancy's guidance. Your kind words mean a lot to our team. Hope to see you again on your next adventure in Chiang Mai!
Emmi our guide was incredible. So knowledgeable and kind. Really made our time so special. It felt like family.
Thank you so much for review! We're absolutely delighted to hear that Emmi made your experience so special. It's wonderful to know that her knowledge, kindness, and warm personality made you feel like family—that's the kind of experience we always hope to create for our guests. We'll be sure to share your heartfelt compliments with Emmi—she'll be truly touched by your kind words. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in Thailand!
Maggie was amazing. Very knowledgeable and extremely kind. Highly recommend this tour and company.
Thank you so much for your amazing 5-star review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with Maggie. It's great to know that her knowledge and kindness made your tour so enjoyable. We'll be sure to share your kind words with her—she'll be thrilled to hear them! Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing our company. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in Thailand! 😊
Maggie is a lovely, wonderful guide! The temples look incredible at night and it was fun getting around by Tuk Tuk.
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a great time with Maggie. It's wonderful to know you enjoyed exploring the beautiful temples at night and that the tuk-tuk ride made the experience even more fun and memorable. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Maggie—she'll be thrilled to hear them! Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in Thailand! 😊
