Title: Chiang Dao Travel Guide: Best of Chiang Dao, Chiang Mai Province Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Chiang Dao](https://expedia.co.uk/Chiang-Dao-Hotels.d6051948.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Chiang Dao](https://expedia.co.uk/Chiang-Dao-Holiday-Rentals.d6051948.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Chiang Dao Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Chiang-Dao.d6051948.Car-Hire-Guide)[Chiang Dao Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Chiang-Dao.d6051948.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Chiang Dao Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![The entrance to Chiang Dao Cave is surrounded by Buddhist symbols and crystal clear blue waters filled with rather large koi and catfish. The entrance fee for the caves is 40 baht, but i recommend hiring a guide with a lantern to take you a bit deeper into this amazing place. A guide currently costs 200baht (plus tip) and is worth every bit of it. Watch your head and step! #Trovember #Thailand #ChiangDao #solotravel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051948/843edfde-ee0d-461e-946b-a8b8362007ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The summit of Wat Tham Pha Plong is simply breathtaking! Surrounded by mountains and jungle, it is the perfect place for some inner soul searching and meditation. When I returned to the bottom after visiting this amazing temple I felt as light as air! This place does a heart good. ❤ #Trovember #Thailand #ChiangDao #solotravel #hiddengem](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051948/50c48816-c0de-4ab3-b61e-cff8f87e4bab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This stunning temple is located primarily inside a sprawling cave system. Visitors may walk along a lighted path alone or venture into the abyssal recesses with a Thai guide and a lantern. If you want to take photos inside, don't forget your tripod.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051948/1d3f6465-e642-47aa-a79e-61b6c380b372.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![พระอาทิตย์สีเพลิง](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051948/afd77dcc-60da-4d4a-b545-77d5cf35ebda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The journey begins with a single step. The foot of the staircase that will take you to the summit of Wat Tham Pha Plong and one of its guardians. As you walk the 510 steps, be certain to be mindful. Read all the meditative statements and take a moment to reflect on the words. When I returned to the bottom after visiting this amazing mountain jungle temple I felt as light as air! #Trovember #Thailand #ChiangDao #solotravel #hiddengem](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051948/9acb6dae-1955-407f-a59e-a91efaac5d60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Chiang Dao Things to do - Top hotels in Chiang Dao - Top Holiday Rentals in Chiang Dao ![The View Chiang Dao](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92550000/92547400/92547398/a60b8842_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The View Chiang Dao 630 Moo 13 Chiang Dao Sub-distric. Chiang Dao Chiang Mai Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chiang Dao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Chiang Dao Market and Chiang Dao ... 9/10 Wonderful! (31 reviews) Nice property and staff! Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=92547398&PinnedHotelID=92547398&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6051948) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=92547398&PinnedHotelID=92547398&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6051948) ![Chinopuu Hut Homestay ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100850000/100841100/100841008/6bb8a80f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Chinopuu Hut Homestay 12 M.3 Baanvangpha Chiang Dao Chiangmai Stay at this B&B in Chiang Dao. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and daily housekeeping. [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=100841008&PinnedHotelID=100841008&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6051948) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=100841008&PinnedHotelID=100841008&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6051948) ![Ban Suan Tawan Chiang Dao](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20300000/20297800/20297774/7430633f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ban Suan Tawan Chiang Dao 63 Moo 13 T. Chiangdao Chiang Dao £27 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Chiang Dao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Chiang Dao Market and Chiang Dao Cave are located ... 6/10 (7 reviews) Wouldn't stay here DO NOT STAY AT THIS HOTEL! BEWARE! Had to drive 1.5 hours on a motoscooter back to Chiang Mai at 1:30am because the rooms are infested with GIANT ants in the beds, and hundreds of small ants in the bathroom. They tried to move us to a different room and right when I walked in a giant ant crawled ... Reviewed on 14 Feb 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=20297774&PinnedHotelID=20297774&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6051948) [See all 274 properties in Chiang Dao](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6051948) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Baan Chiang Dao](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113120000/113114000/113113933/03941514_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Baan Chiang Dao 630 moo 13 Chiang Dao Chiang Mai Stay at this villa in Chiang Dao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room massages. Popular attractions Chiang Dao Market and Chiang Dao Cave are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chiang-Dao-Hotels-Baan-Chiang-Dao.h113113933.Hotel-Information) ![Mist Villa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102730000/102728300/102728233/3cbedafb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mist Villa 679 Moo.13 Chiang Dao Chiang Mai Stay at this business-friendly villa in Chiang Dao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Chiang Dao Market ... 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Chiang Dao hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6051948&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27)[26 Mar - 27 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6051948&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6051948&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[27 Mar - 28 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6051948&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6051948&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6051948&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6051948&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6051948&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![The entrance to Chiang Dao Cave is surrounded by Buddhist symbols and crystal clear blue waters filled with rather large koi and catfish. The entrance fee for the caves is 40 baht, but i recommend hiring a guide with a lantern to take you a bit deeper into this amazing place. A guide currently costs 200baht](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051948/843edfde-ee0d-461e-946b-a8b8362007ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tham Chiang Dao You can learn about the history of Chiang Dao with a trip to Tham Chiang Dao. Wander the forests or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tham-Chiang-Dao-Chiang-Dao.d553248621526917803.Attraction) #### Doi Chiang Dao Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Doi Chiang Dao during your travels in Chiang Dao. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Doi-Chiang-Dao-Chiang-Dao.d553248621526917802.Attraction) #### Chiang Dao Hot Spring You can take time to visit Chiang Dao Hot Spring during your travels to Chiang Dao. Wander the gardens or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chiang-Dao-Hot-Spring-Chiang-Dao.d553248635975977715.Attraction) #### Chiang Dao Cave Explore the great outdoors at Chiang Dao Cave, a lovely green space in Chiang Dao. Wander the gardens or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chiang-Dao-Cave-Chiang-Dao.d6119554.Attraction) #### Wat Tham Pha Plong Find out about the history of Chiang Dao with a stop at Wat Tham Pha Plong. Wander the gardens and forests while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wat-Tham-Pha-Plong-Chiang-Dao.d6293101.Attraction) #### Chiang Dao Market You can search for that perfect souvenir at Chiang Dao Market during your trip to Chiang Dao. Wander the gardens or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chiang-Dao-Market-Chiang-Dao.d553248621532742268.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Chiang Dao Cave & 5 Hill Tribe villages](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46907775/9d19ba9b-1853-47c2-bba4-8c393ad55e3e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chiang Dao Cave & 5 Hill Tribe villages £38 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/chiang-dao-cave-5-hill-tribe-villages.a46907775.activity-details) ![Chiang Mai Full-Day Jungle Trek, Tubing & Waterfall Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1300947/8c03e78d-3721-478f-80a2-dfecdf3c5dd7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chiang Mai: Full-Day Jungle Trek, Tubing & Waterfall Adventure £59 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/chiang-mai-full-day-jungle-trek.a1300947.activity-details) ![From Chiang Mai: River Tubing & Waterfall Half-Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48339428/a5892570-fb34-4113-b4b8-500525cc3e1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chiang Mai Half-Day: River Tubing & Waterfall Slide £47 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/chiang-mai-half-day-river-tubing-waterfall-slide.a48339428.activity-details) ![Whitewater Rafting Chiang Mai](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1316656/8788e6c3-cb8d-43eb-bd91-91a2af3bd424.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Whitewater Rafting Adventure £72 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/whitewater-rafting-adventure.a1316656.activity-details) ![Where can I go quad biking in Chiang Mai?](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2377896/54ad80dc-2963-462b-a395-ba4507447bb6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 3hr ATV/ Quad biking adventure in Chiang Mai £83 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/3hr-atv-quad-biking-adventure-in-chiang-mai.a2377896.activity-details) ![Whitewater Rafting and ATV Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2873893/9d533993-3b13-4ac0-adba-f48504147d46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Whitewater Rafting and ATV Adventure £141 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/whitewater-rafting-and-atv-adventure.a2873893.activity-details) [See all activities in Chiang Dao](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Chiang-Dao.d6051948.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Chiang Dao ![On top of the northern Thailand. #lifeatexpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051949/da118783-7428-46df-8763-04575d30ee0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Fang ![Ban Rak Thai Mae Hong Son in thailand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052218/448fd045-39e9-44be-ad7c-7a38c1f10762.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Pai ![Get away from the hustle and bustle of Chiang Mai city and enjoy a day in the utter beauty of mother nature. There is river rafting, you can watch elephants (but please DO NOT ride on them), breathe fresh mountain air and see villages of hilltribes. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6143262/d387c351-9e9d-42da-b7bd-0095c634726a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mae Taeng - Cities near Chiang Dao - Places of interest [Fang](https://expedia.co.uk/Fang.dx6051949)[Pai](https://expedia.co.uk/Pai.dx6052218)[Mae Taeng](https://expedia.co.uk/Mae-Taeng.dx6143262) - [Buatong Waterfall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Buatong-Waterfall-Mae-Taeng.d553248621592206745.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app