{"id":4861,"date":"2024-10-20T14:39:04","date_gmt":"2024-10-20T05:39:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/?p=4861"},"modified":"2026-07-06T12:09:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T03:09:52","slug":"chiangmai-model-course-02","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/en\/2024\/10\/20\/chiangmai-model-course-02\/","title":{"rendered":"Chiang Mai Model Course: A One-Day Plan for the Old Town + East Area"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\"I've decided to go to Chiang Mai, but I don't even really know what's there\u2026\"
\"I don't have a concrete plan \u2014 what should I do\u2026\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For you, I \u2014 a Chiang Mai local \u2014 present a beginner-friendly model course I've refined while showing friends and their families around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u3010Who this article is for\u3011
Those unsure what to do in Chiang Mai
Those who want to see Chiang Mai's highlights efficiently
Those who also want to know hidden gems that aren't too mainstream<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The plan's premise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This plan is aimed at first-time visitors to Chiang Mai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"I want to feel a Chiang Mai atmosphere different from Bangkok\"<\/strong> \u2014 while granting that wish, we've handpicked spots the whole family can enjoy: food, temple visits, and craft shops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We've woven in rest spots throughout, so it's reassuring even with children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* Of course, it's a model course we'd recommend even if it isn't your first time in Chiang Mai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The plan's area<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This plan covers the \"Old Town,\" packed with Chiang Mai's charms, and the \"east zone,\" where you can feel Chiang Mai's character in a slightly laid-back atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Old
Old Town + east zone<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The model course schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • 9:00 Meet at the hotel<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 9:30 A morning cup at a caf\u00e9<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 10:00 Visit the celadon shop \"Baan Celadon\"<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 10:45 Stroll Jamjaree Market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 12:00 Lunch at the cute rice restaurant \"Meena\"<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 14:00 Wat Phra Singh<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 15:00 Wat Chedi Luang<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 15:40 A chocolate break at Khom Chocolate<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 16:20 Visit Kalm Village<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 17:30 Dinner at a northern-Thai restaurant<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 20:00 Arrive at the hotel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Model course details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Morning: the east zone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    9:00 Depart the hotel<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Depart the hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    9:30 A morning cup at a caf\u00e9<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    On arrival, enjoy coffee at \"Gongcafe.cnx (Baan Gong Caf\u00e9)\" while everyone reviews the day's plan together. This retro-feel caf\u00e9 is a relaxing, child-friendly spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"Gongcafe.cnx\"
    Gongcafe.cnx<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n