Timeline
17:21
Grab a bite of Northern Thai food. The menu is straightforward and the portion sizes are generous, perfect for fueling up before the evening chill sets in.
17:46
Walk to the entry point on the Chiang Mai-Lamphun Rd. The marker on the map shows the best way in. Arrive early enough to find a quiet spot among the temple ruins.
18:06
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The fading light casts long shadows across the 13th-century stone structures, highlighting the history of the first Lanna capital.
18:31
End the evening with a drink at the co-working space cafe. It is open until 21:00, giving you plenty of time to relax and digest the day.
Local tip
The walk from the restaurant to the site is short but the area is large. Stick to the main path near the entrance for the best views of the ruins against the sky.
Check before you go
- Krua Phech Doi Ngam is open daily from 11:00 to 23:00.
- Fellowship Cafe & Co-working is open daily from 07:00 to 21:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Chiang Mai (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).