Wat Chet Yot is situated in town. The temple was built in 1477 A.D. The 8th World Sangkayana (Doctrines revision) was held in this temple at that time.
Chiang Mai National Museum
Chiang Mai National Museum situated near Wat Chet Yot contains ancient Buddhist statues and weapons.
Huai Kaeo Arboretum
It is near Chiang Mai University, 6 kms. from town, The attractively landscaped garden contain many kinds of trees and flowers.
Doi Tao Lake
Doi Tao, a district of Chiang Mai Province, is about 133 kms. far away from town along the route Chiang Mai - Hot - Doi Tao. The large reservoir over the Phumiphon Dam benefits the agriculture and fresh water fishery and serves as a tourist place as well.Doi Suthep Route
Phu Phing Palace
Phu Phing Palace is on Doi Buak Ha, about 4 kms. from Doi Suthep, 22 kms. from town. Phu Phing Palace is the winter Palace and open to the public on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays as well as holidays, when the Thai Royal Family is not in residence.
Chiang Mai Zoo
Chiang Mai Zoo is near Huai Kaeo Arboretum, 6 kms. from town.