Chiang Mai
6 temples · 1 neighborhood · 1 food market · 1 park · 1 monument
Chiang Mai has 12 free Lokali audio guides, led by Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Old City and Wat Chedi Luang. The list covers 6 temples, 1 neighborhood and 1 food market. Visiting all 12 of them at the pace most people keep would take about 16 hours. The furthest two sit 11 km apart, so plan on public transport between the far ends.
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Free audio guides in Chiang Mai
Every place below has a free audio guide in 50+ languages
#11–2 hours · TempleWat Phra That Doi SuthepGolden-spired temple perched 1,080 metres above the city on Doi Suthep mountain.
#22–3 hours · NeighborhoodOld CityThe historic heart of Chiang Mai, enclosed by a moat and remnants of ancient walls.
#345–60 min · TempleWat Chedi LuangMassive ruined chedi (stupa) dating to the 15th century, once standing 80 metres tall.
45–60 min · TempleWat Phra SinghSerene temple in the Old City dating to the 14th century, known for its elegant Lanna architecture and intricate wooden details.
1–1.5 hours · Food MarketWarorot MarketSprawling covered market in the Old City selling fresh produce, flowers, spices, textiles, and local handicrafts.
45–60 min · TempleWat Ched YodA 15th-century temple renowned for its distinctive seven-tiered chedi design and ornate stucco details.
45–60 min · TempleWat Chiang ManThe oldest temple in Chiang Mai, founded in 1296 when the city was established.
1–1.5 hours · TempleWat UmongUnique forest temple on the western outskirts, built in the 1300s with a distinctive square chedi and tunnels carved into the hillside.
2–4 hours · ParkDoi Suthep-Pui National ParkMountain park covering over 260 square kilometres, encompassing Doi Suthep and Doi Pui peaks.
15–30 min · MonumentThree Kings MonumentA bronze statue in a central plaza honouring the three legendary kings who founded Chiang Mai in 1296.
1–2 hours · MarketChiang Mai Night BazaarEvening open-air market in the east of the city offering handicrafts, clothing, souvenirs, and street food.
1–2 hours · MuseumChiang Mai City Arts and Cultural CentreModern museum in the Old City documenting Chiang Mai's history from prehistoric times through the Lanna kingdom to the present.
Planning your time
Short on time? Three Kings Monument each take under an hour. Doi Suthep-Pui National Park is the one to build a half-day around — allow 2–4 hours. Most guides here lean towards history and photography. Every guide is free, plays in 50+ languages and works offline once downloaded, so you can listen without roaming data.
Common questions
How many free audio guides does Lokali have for Chiang Mai?
12. Each one is free, plays in 50+ languages and works offline once downloaded.
What are the top sights in Chiang Mai?
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Old City and Wat Chedi Luang. The full list of 12 sights, each with its visit time and type, is on this page.
How long do you need to see Chiang Mai?
About 16 hours to visit all 12 sights listed here at an unhurried pace. Most visitors pick three or four instead.
Do you need to pay for a guide in Chiang Mai?
No. Every Lokali audio guide is free, with no ticket, tour group or subscription.
Walk Chiang Mai with a guide in your ear
All 12 guides for Chiang Mai, free, offline and in your language. Download them before you land.