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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Monument

Start with a light bite near the cinema, walk to the historic center for the sunset view, and finish with a drink nearby.

Best time: 18:06About 120 min

Timeline

  1. 16:21

    CentralFestival

    Grab a snack or coffee at CentralFestival. The mall is open until 21:30 on weekdays and 22:00 on weekends, so you have plenty of time before the evening rush.

  2. 17:21

    Blue Diamond

    Walk to Blue Diamond near Three Kings Monument. It is open from 08:00 to 21:00. Use this time to enjoy a meal or a fruit juice in their garden seating area before heading to the viewing spot.

  3. 17:36

    Three Kings Monument

    Arrive at Three Kings Monument. It is located WSW from the cinema, a 60-minute walk, but you can take a short ride or walk closer if you prefer. The sun sets toward the WSW, framing the monument perfectly as the light fades.

  4. 18:36

    Archers Bar and Restaurant

    End the evening at Archers Bar and Restaurant. It is just a 5-minute walk from the monument. The kitchen closes at 22:00, so you have time for a meal or a drink before it gets too late.

Local tip

The walk from Central Festival to the monument is long (60 minutes). Consider using transport for that leg. Blue Diamond is a great spot for a relaxed meal before the sunset walk.

Check before you go

  • Archers Bar and Restaurant is closed on Mondays. Check if your visit falls on a Monday.
  • Blue Diamond is open until 21:00, which is after sunset, so it is safe for an evening meal.

Worth knowing

  • Blue Diamond is open at 17:21 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Chiang Mai (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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