Thailand Travel Day 3 Itinerary

Early in the morning, pack up and head out on foot to Tapae Gate. You can negotiate a price for a songthaew in advance or on the spot at Tapae Gate. The first stop is the Twin Dragons Temple, about a 35-minute drive. Once you arrive at the entrance of the scenic area, there are only songthaews, so be sure to agree on a meeting place with your driver. The ticket office for the Twin Dragons Temple is up the hill, and it takes a 10-minute walk to reach the main gate to buy tickets and visit. The tour takes about 1-2 hours. After that, take a songthaew to Palad Temple, which I personally really liked and is relatively less well-known. After visiting, head to Nimman Road. The songthaew charter ends here. There is a shop called 'Teresa Teng's Favorite Curry Noodles' that I recommend for curry noodles, satay skewers, and grilled skewers, which are all quite good, although the portions are not particularly large, and one bowl of noodles may not be enough for a man. The coconut juice and their tea are highly rated, and feel very refreshing in the Thai summer. There are many nice shops along Nimman Road. Mango Tango is a place that specializes in various mango desserts, and the mango-flavored ice cream is quite rich. In addition, the shops like Fairy Tales Jewelry and Coco Corner have very photogenic storefronts. Afterwards, you can walk to Nimman One, which has a clock tower and shops, but this mall gives me the vibe of an outlet. If you still have the energy for shopping, you can choose to walk to Think Park Japanese Street and the opposite Maya Shopping Center. There aren't many big malls in Chiang Mai; the main commercial areas are concentrated in the places I mentioned. For dinner, there are many options near Tapae Gate. On Sundays, there is a night market at Tapae Gate that is so crowded it makes you want to escape, suitable for good bargain hunting, with both expensive and cheap items open to haggling, depending on personal circumstances. Chiang Mai's nightlife is rich, with many small bars and markets. If you are in the old city, you can visit Anusarn Market, and there is a Big C supermarket nearby, which is the convenience store of choice for those who want to buy local products. Expenses: Twin Dragons Temple admission: 30🐷/person Chartered songthaew (based on my itinerary): 800🐷 Teresa Teng's Favorite Curry Noodles: about 250🐷 per person Mango Tango Ice Cream Shop: about 150🐷 per person