Wat Suan Dok

A large open-sided hall with a jumble of roughly hewn Buddhas with a huge dazzlingly whitewashed chedi behind. On the temple grounds is also a royal cemetery with the ashes collected from around Chiang Mai by princess Dara Rasmi (one of the wives of King Chulalongkorn).

There are exhibitions by undergraduates from the Fine Arts Department at Chiang Mai University. These change often and the work on display is of high quality. Each month there is usually at least one art exhibition featuring the works of artists from Southeast Asia. The museum also hosts musical concerts, often free, in the adjoining theatre.

traditional wooden houses of the northern Thai region and Lanna culture.

One of Asia's most unusual museums housing butterflies, beetles, etc. Also has a large selection of minerals. Some explanations in English, some in Thai.

1-year courses and short conversational programs. Website has on-line application form and FAQ.

The only public pack in the old city where locals gather for sepak takra, jogging, yoga, and dancing in the evening and morning. You can also chill out at the cafe or massage shop in the park.