The document provides information on attractions within and near Chiang Mai, Thailand. It describes several temples located within Chiang Mai's old city moat that are historic, culturally significant sites, including Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phan Tao, and Wat Chiang Man. It also mentions the Three Kings Monument and provides details on Chiang Mai Zoo, Night Safari, Royal Flora Ratchaphruek Park, and Doi Inthanon National Park as popular tourist destinations. Further attractions mentioned near Chiang Mai include Long Neck Karen villages and the scenic Road to Pai town.

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2. Attractions in Chiang Mai
Inside the moat
The moat surrounds the old city.
The moat was defence against all attackers, particularly the Burmese.

3. Attractions in Chiang Mai
Inside the moat
Wat Phra Singh
Wat Phra Singh is Chiang Mai’s most prestigious temple.
Wat Phra Singh is about 700 years old.
It contains a Buddha image of the same name.
Many believe that the image was given to Chiang Mai by a King of Sri Lanka.

4. Attractions in Chiang Mai
Inside the moat
Wat Chedi Luang
Wat Chedi Luang was the temple for the Kings of Lanna.
Wat Chedi Luang is about 700 years old.
Wat Chedi Luang used to house the Emerald Buddha.

5. Attractions in Chiang Mai
Inside the moat
Wat Phan Tao
Wat Phan Tao was a palace for the Kings of Lanna.
Wat Phan Tao is about 700 years old.
The viharn is an all wooden building constructed from teak panels.
It is one of the few remaining all wooden structures of its sort in Chiang Mai.

6. Attractions in Chiang Mai
Inside the moat
Wat Chiang Man
Wat Chiang Man is the oldest temple in Chiang Mai
Wat Chiang Man was founded by King Mengrai in 1306
Wat Chiang Man has The Crystal Buddha, Phra Kaew Khao.

7. Attractions in Chiang Mai
Inside the moat
The Three Kings Monument
The Three Kings - King Mengrai, the founder of Chiang Mai
His good friend King Ramkamhaeng of Sukothai
King Ngam Muang of Payao.

8. Attractions in Chiang Mai
Inside the moat

9. Attractions in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai Zoo
Chiang Mai Zoo: You must see the pandas
You cannot miss the Aquarium
There is a lot to do and see at the Chiang Mai zoo

10. Attractions in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai Night Safari
Chiang Mai Night Safari: You can walk around it during th day
At night a tram takes you around
You can see the Savanna Safari Zone and the
Predator Prowl Zone
There is also a musical fountain and water screen
Laser Light Show.

11. Attractions in Chiang Mai
Royal Flora Ratchaphruek
Royal Flora Ratchaphruek: A very large park
It has beautiful flowers and gardens donated by
countries all around the world.
While flowers are the main points of interest, there
are many more things to see and do

12. Attractions in Chiang Mai
Wat Phrathat, Doi Suthep
Wat Phrathat, Doi Suthep: A beautiful temple high above Chiang Mai
It is very popular with tourists – Must See
Travel a little more into the mountains and you can visit Doi Pui
It has a small traditional Hmong village

13. Attractions in Chiang Mai
Doi Inthanon
Doi Inthanon: A beautiful National Park
The highest mountain in Thailand
Two pagodas to honour the King and Queen of
Thailand
There are many waterfalls to see

14. Attractions near Chiang Mai
Long neck Karen
There are a number of Karen villages near Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai
Tour operators can arrange, organize public or private tours

15. Attractions near Chiang Mai
The Road to Pai
Motor cycle drivers love to go to Pai.
The road is about 130 kms
The road has 762 turns
The journey takes about 3 hours
Stay in Pai or go on to Mae Hong Son

16. Attractions near Chiang Mai
Wat Rong Khun
Chiang Rai has many attractions and points of interest
Wat Rong Khun, the White Temple, is one of them.
Chiang Rai is about 200 kms away from Chiang Mai