Bike Historic Old City Chiang Mai
Address
10, 3 Wiang Kaew Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Muang, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand
GPS
18.79341267239, 98.986601493274
Experience our Bike Historic Old City Chiang Mai tour and delight yourselves with the architectural charm of the city!
Highlights
- Discover the charms of Old City Chiang Mai.
- Bike along the back lanes and alley.
- Experience the modern city alongside the ancient temples.
Bike Historic Old City Chiang Mai
Discover Old City Chiang Mai’s charms. Bike along the back streets and alleys to experience the contemporary town next to the ancient temples within the old city walls.
Cycle Chiang Mai’s historic ancient town. Go on an simple bicycle trip inside Chiang Mai’s walls on the back roads and tiny lanes. The slow ride provides you a great chance to learn a little about Chiang Mai’s lengthy history and wealthy culture. This trip is great for young children’s families.
We provide all you need, including a specialist guide, a helmet, lights bicycles, and insurance. If you’re searching for a distinctive Bangkok experience, that’s it!
Itinerary
Discova Day Tour Shop Chiang Mai
Our Tour Guide will be waiting for you at Discova Day Tour Shop Chiang Mai. Address: 10/3 Wiang Kaew Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Muang, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand. Near Chang Puak Gate (north gate). Please look for a greenery co-working space “Punspace” – our office will be located in front of it.
Tha Phae Gate
On the way towards the old city’s eastern gate we’ll bike through many of the city’s quaint lanes. Tha Phae gate was once the entrance through which traders brought their wares into the city. At this beautifully restored gate learn about Chiang Mai’s history as a trading hub.
Somphet Market
From Tha Phae Gate bike to a nearby Somphet Market. Wander through the market learning a bit about Chiang Mai food and taste a few fruits and sweets while you are at it.
Wat Chiang Man
The next stop on the bike tour is Wat Chiang Man, Chiang Mai’s oldest temple, built in the auspicious Northeast corner of the old city. This is where the ancient Marble and Crystal Buddha images are enshrined.
Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara
Next on the bike tour is Chiang Mai’s grandest monument. Wat Chedi Luang was built to house the ashes of a king and was once the home of the Emerald Buddha (now resident at Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok). It is now the home of the City Pillar and 3 auspicious dipterocarp trees which provide protection to the city.
Three Kings Monument
Next on the bike tour is Chiang Mai’s grandest monument. Wat Chedi Luang was built to house the ashes of a king and was once the home of the Emerald Buddha (now resident at Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok). It is now the home of the City Pillar and 3 auspicious dipterocarp trees which provide protection to the city.
City Pillar Shrine (San Lak Mueang)
The City Navel Pedaling through Chiang Mai’s backstreets you will come to the cosmological heart of Chiang Mai is called the City Navel. Visit the Navel Temple with its serene 700 hundred year old white Buddha and the Three Kings Monument.
Discover Day Tour Shop Chiang Mai
The bike tour usually takes 3 hours but this is variable by group. The bike tour ends at the Discova Day Tour Shop, the end of a unique and lovely bike tour through old city Chiang Mai.
