Chiang Mai Bike Historic Old City Tour
Discover the back streets inside the Old City walls of Chiang Mai on a slow and easy 12-kilometer bike ride suitable for families with young children.
Meeting your tour Guide at Discova Day Tour Shop near Chiang Mai Gate at 8:45am. The bike tour will depart at 9:00 am sharp. After a quick bike fitting and briefing we pedal away to discover the charms of Chiang Mai. It is a chill way to explore Chiang mai. Meandering the small lanes throughout the old city to visit some of the main sights of old Chiang Mai.
Visit Tha Phae Gate: On the way towards the old city’s eastern gate we'll bike through many of the city’s quaint lanes. Tha Phae gate was once the entrance through which traders brought their wares into the city. At this beautifully restored gate learn about Chiang Mai's history as a trading hub.
Visit Somphet Market: From Tha Phae Gate bike to a nearby Somphet Market. Wander through the market learning a bit about Chiang Mai food and taste a few fruits and sweets while you are at it.
Visit Wat Chiang Man: The next stop on the bike tour is Wat Chiang Man, Chiang Mai’s oldest temple, built in the auspicious Northeast corner of the old city. This is where the ancient Marble and Crystal Buddha images are enshrined.
Visit The City Navel: Pedaling through Chiang Mai’s backstreets you will come to the cosmological heart of Chiang Mai is called the City Navel. Visit the Navel Temple with its serene 700 hundred year old white Buddha and the Three Kings Monument.
Visit Wat Chedi Luang: Next on the bike tour is Chiang Mai’s grandest monument. Wat Chedi Luang was built to house the ashes of a king and was once the home of the Emerald Buddha (now resident at Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok). It is now the home of the City Pillar and 3 auspicious dipterocarp trees which provide protection to the city.
End of your trip ride back to Discova Day Tour Shop: The bike tour usually takes 3-4 hours but this is variable by group, the end of a unique and lovely bike tour through old city Chiang Mai.
Finding the best prices for you.... Highlights of Chiang Mai Historic Old City Bike Tour
Visit famous Tha Phae Gate, local markets, Wat Chedi Luang and other temple
Explore Chiang Mai old city in a sophisticated and unique way with our guide
Enjoy with snacks and drinks to keep you energized throughout the tour
Learn more about Chiang Mai history from an expert guide during your tour
Stroll through a fresh food market and sample some of the wares
Things to Note for Chiang Mai Historic Old City Bike Tour
The bike ride is easy and slow, suitable for beginners
Helmets and bikes are provided at the starting point
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes for cycling
Some temple stops require respectful clothing
Light snacks may be available at the local market at the end of the tour
What to Expect with Chiang Mai Historic Old City Bike Tour
On the Chiang Mai Historic Old City Bike Tour, you will start by meeting at the bike shop, where you receive your bike and helmet. The ride is slow and relaxed, known as “sabai sabai” in Thai, making it easy for everyone. You will cycle through small lanes in the Old City and visit famous sites like Wat Chiang Man, the city’s oldest temple. Learn about the City Navel, the Three Kings Monument, and Wat Chedi Luang, one of Chiang Mai’s most important landmarks. The tour also includes a stop at Tha Phae Gate. You will end at Somphet Market, where you can enjoy local fruits and sweets.
Inclusions
Mountain bike
English Speaking Tour Guide
Drinking water
Snacks
Helmet
Accidental insurance
Taste a few fruits and sweets at Somphet Market
Exclusions
Hotel Pickup and Drop off
Other expenses not mentioned above
Personal expenses
Location
Chiang Mai Historic Old City Bike Tour Timings
Start Time: 9:00 am – End Time: 1:00 pm