Chiang Dao
Chiang Dao is a mountain district north of Chiang Mai, known for a large cave, forested hills and calm countryside. It is an easy day trip or an overnight stay for hiking and relaxing.
Chiang Dao – Tu prépares un voyage ?
Crée ton itinéraire jour par jour dans l'application Tripomatic.
Quand partir
The cool season from about November to February brings clear views and fresh mornings. The rainy season is green but misty, and trails can be slippery.
Meilleure période pour visiter: janvier, février, mars, novembre, décembre
Sites incontournables
- Tham Chiang Dao is a long cave with chambers, shrines and guided lantern tours.
- Big Buddha is a large Buddha statue on a hillside.
- Giant Trees Alley is a tree-lined road with big old trees.
- Sri Sangwan Waterfall is a waterfall in the northern part of the district.
- Pong Ang Hot Spring is a hot spring area.
Listes recommandées
Expériences à vivre
- Cave tour: Explore with a local guide.
- Hiking: Trails climb into the hills.
- Hot springs: Soak after a hike.
- Countryside stay: Relax in a quiet guesthouse.
Visites et activités
Chiang Dao — Carte
Excursions à la journée
- Chiang Mai: the city is reached by road in about an hour or so.
- Mountain viewpoints: several lookouts around the district.
Où s'aventurer
- Chiang Mai is the usual base.
- Doi Inthanon is the highest mountain in Thailand.
- Mae Rim lies between Chiang Mai and Chiang Dao.
S'y rendre
- By bus or songthaew: Services run from Chiang Mai.
- By car or scooter: The road north is straightforward.
Se déplacer
- Own transport: Best way to reach caves and viewpoints.
- Local trucks: Limited services.
Conduite
- Is a car worth it?: Useful for flexibility.
- Driving side: Traffic drives on the left.
- Roads: Mountain roads have curves.
Gastronomie
Northern Thai dishes, grilled meats and noodle shops are common, and cafés in the countryside serve coffee and tea.
Sécurité et santé
- Caves: Use a guide and stay on marked paths.
- Hiking: Bring water and sturdy shoes.
- Medical care: Chiang Mai has full facilities.
- Royal family: Do not speak or write badly about the monarchy. It is a serious crime in Thailand.
Histoire
Chiang Dao has long been a rural area, with temples near the cave and villages in the valleys.
Infos pays
Quick practical facts for Thailand at a glance:
- Devise
- baht thaïlandais THB ฿ · Paiements par carte · Couramment acceptées
- Numéros d'urgence
- 191 Police
- Électricité
- 220 V · 50 HzType A / Type B / Type C / Type O
- Langues
- thaï
- Eau du robinet
- Boire avec précaution
- Sens de conduite
- À gauche
- Indicatif téléphonique
- +66
Chiang Dao – Planifie tes journées
Transforme les lieux de ce guide en un véritable itinéraire, avec des itinéraires intelligents, des estimations de temps et tout ce dont tu as besoin pour un voyage parfait.
Destinations associées
Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata, Wikipedia, Tripomatic, Official websites, geoBoundaries (CC BY 4.0). Tours by GetYourGuide. We earn commission from bookings. Travel guide generated with AI.