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Chiang Mai National Museum

The history of Chiang Mai.

Address: on the superhighway
Getting there: near Wat Chet Yot
Hours: Wed-Sun 09:00–16:00
Price: 100 baht
Website: virtualmuseum.finearts.go.th (opens in a new tab)

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Wat Chet Yot
วัดเจ็ดยอด. Also called Wat Jet Yot or Wat Jed Yod
The history and unusual architecture scattered under the yawning canopy of ancient trees is a pleasant antidote to the flash and bustle encountered at popular temples. Established in 1455 to host the eighth World Buddhist Council, many features of the grounds imitate significant places of the Buddha's enlightenment. Originally called Botharam Maha Vihata in honour of the venerated Bodhi tree, it came to be known as Wat Jet Yod by locals, after the seven spires (Jet Yod) protruding from the roof of the Vihara. The square-sided design of the Virhra is a replica of Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya, India, though the translation has distorted proportions somewhat. Remnants of the graceful stucco relief murals that adorned the walls depict angels with a distinctly Indian flavour. The grounds also hold some more recently built, but abandoned looking, eroded chedis and buckling bases of vanished halls, overshadowed by a fully intact, though more diminutive, replica of Chedi Luang that was built around 1487 to house the ashes of King Tilokarat.
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The Highland People Discovery Museum
Former name: Tribal Museum
The museum is located on a little peninsula in a big pond. There is also an open air part to the museum at 300 m from the main building, where you find houses in the styles of the tribes. There is also a shop selling clothes, bags, and other high hill tribe products.
Mon-Fri 08:30-12:00 and 13:00-16:00
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Weekend Flea Market
A large flea market with everything you can imagine, from the odd wooden penis neglace, to watches, to ca––r spare parts and electronics, to countless coins and Buddha amulets. Here you can get a feel for Thai traditions and every day live. Come before noon!
Sat Sun 08:00–16:00
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Tops Supermarkets
National chain of supermarkets. Good selection of Western foods, including good bread, cheese, wine and beer. There are five Tops locations in the Chiang Mai area, the closest to the old city is behind the Mercure hotel on Chang Phueak Rd.
Daily, 09:00-21:00