Nature & Parks

Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?

4–17 years (suggested)

What does it cost?

Without Thai ID ฿100 adult, ฿50 child; with Thai ID ฿40 adult, ฿10 child; over-60s, disabled persons and monks free

What part of Chiang Mai?

Mae Rim & North

Is it open?

Daily 08:30–17:00, including holidays

OK in rain?

Light rain OK (umbrella needed)

OK in haze?

Not recommended

Venue website

qsbg.org ↗

Price band: ฿

Setting

mixed

Good for

nature

Time to allow

Half day

Botanical gardens, glasshouses and canopy walkway.

A useful educational day out.

Royal Park Rajapruek

Last reviewed: 13 November 2026

Right age?

3–17 years (suggested)

What does it cost?

Foreigners ฿200 adult, ฿150 child; Thais ฿100 adult, ฿70 child (101–140 cm); 100 cm and under free

What part of Chiang Mai?

Hang Dong & Southwest

Night Safari & Rajapruek

Is it open?

Daily 08:00–18:00

OK in rain?

Outside, will require umbrella

OK in haze?

Not recommended

Venue website

royalparkrajapruek.org ↗

Price band: ฿

Setting

outdoor

Good for

nature, low energy

Time to allow

2–4 hours

Large gardens, renovated playground and botanical attractions. 2026 flora festival unannounced.

Good for a longer outdoor stroll.

Ang Ka Nature Trail

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?

4–17 years (suggested)

What does it cost?

Park admission

What part of Chiang Mai?

Doi Inthanon National Park

Doi Inthanon & Chom Thong

Is it open?

Check with venue

OK in rain?

Not recommended in rain

OK in haze?

Not recommended

Setting

outdoor

Good for

nature, low energy

Time to allow

under 1 hour

Short cloud-forest boardwalk near the summit of Doi Inthanon.

Mountain temperatures can be cool.

Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?

6–17 years (suggested)

What does it cost?

Free

What part of Chiang Mai?

Mae Rim & North

Mae Taeng

Is it open?

Check with venue

OK in rain?

Not recommended in rain

OK in haze?

Not recommended

Price band: Free

Setting

outdoor

Good for

nature, active play

Time to allow

2–4 hours

Climb grippy limestone cascades in the Mae Taeng region.

Bring water-friendly shoes and supervise young children.

Huay Tung Tao Reservoir

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?

4–17 years (suggested)

What does it cost?

From ฿50

What part of Chiang Mai?

Mae Rim & North

Is it open?

Check with venue

OK in rain?

Light rain OK (umbrella needed)

OK in haze?

Not recommended

Price band: ฿

Setting

outdoor

Good for

nature, family meal, low energy

Time to allow

2–4 hours

Easy lakeside walking and raft restaurants beneath the mountains.

Limited shade around the reservoir.

Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?

8–17 years (suggested)

What does it cost?

Park admission + guide

What part of Chiang Mai?

Doi Inthanon National Park

Is it open?

Check with venue

OK in rain?

Not recommended in rain

OK in haze?

Not recommended

Setting

outdoor

Good for

nature

Time to allow

2–4 hours

A scenic ridge loop through mountain grassland and forest.

Seasonal trail; a local guide is required.

Mae Kampong Waterfall

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?

5–17 years (suggested)

What does it cost?

Community fee

What part of Chiang Mai?

East & Northeast

Mae Kampong

Is it open?

Check with venue

OK in rain?

Not recommended in rain

OK in haze?

Not recommended

Setting

outdoor

Good for

nature

Time to allow

Half day

Waterfall trail and village walk near Mae Kampong.

Combine with a village visit and tea break.

Mae Sa Waterfall

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?

6–17 years (suggested)

What does it cost?

Park admission

What part of Chiang Mai?

Mae Rim & North

Is it open?

Check with venue

OK in rain?

Not recommended in rain

OK in haze?

Not recommended

Setting

outdoor

Good for

nature

Time to allow

2–4 hours

Waterfall trail with multiple tiers and natural pools.

Upper tiers involve steeper paths.

Monk’s Trail to Wat Pha Lat

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?

6–17 years (suggested)

What does it cost?

Free

What part of Chiang Mai?

Nimman & West

Suthep & CMU

Is it open?

Check with venue

OK in rain?

Not recommended in rain

OK in haze?

Not recommended

Price band: Free

Setting

outdoor

Good for

nature, active play

Time to allow

2–4 hours

A short hillside hike from the CMU area to Wat Pha Lat.

The path can be slippery after rain.

Ob Khan Nature Trail

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?

6–17 years (suggested)

What does it cost?

Park admission

What part of Chiang Mai?

Hills to CM West

Hang Dong hills & Ob Khan

Is it open?

Check with venue

OK in rain?

Not recommended in rain

OK in haze?

Not recommended

Setting

outdoor

Good for

nature

Time to allow

2–4 hours

Riverside walking route in the Ob Khan area.

Seasonal closures or smoke can affect visits.

Pha Dok Siew Trail

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?

7–17 years (suggested)

What does it cost?

Park admission + guide

What part of Chiang Mai?

Doi Inthanon National Park

Is it open?

Check with venue

OK in rain?

Not recommended in rain

OK in haze?

Not recommended

Setting

outdoor

Good for

nature

Time to allow

2–4 hours

Waterfall, rice terrace and coffee-village nature trail.

The PDF reported temporary closure; confirm reopening.