What You Will Do
Discover the charms of Old City Chiang Mai with 12 Kilometers. Bike the back lanes and alleys to experience both modern diverse city and ancient temples. This is an easy ride, the guides proudly tell you about the city's history, what life in the city walls was like and how the city's culture has evolved. This tour is good for families with young children.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Meet 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.
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Grasshopper Active - Chiang Mai Day Tours by Bike
15 minutes
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.
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Tha Phae Gate
30 minutes
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.
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Somphet Market
30 minutes
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.
4
Wat Chiang Man
30 minutes
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.
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Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara
30 minutes
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.
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Three Kings Monument
30 minutes
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.
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City Pillar Shrine (San Lak Mueang)
30 minutes
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.
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Grasshopper Active - Chiang Mai Day Tours by Bike
10 minutes
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.
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