Bike Historic Old City Chiang Mai
Bike Historic Old City Chiang Mai
Highlights
- Explore Chiang Mai old city in a sophisticated and unique way with our guide
- Visit famous Tha Phae Gate, local markets, Wat Chedi Luang and other temple
- Stroll through a fresh food market and sample some of the wares
- Learn more about Chiang Mai history from an expert guide during your tour
- Enjoy with snacks and drinks to keep you energized throughout the tour
What's included
- Bicycle
- Expert English Speaking Tour guide * Bottled water
- Snacks
- Drink
- Full safety equipment: helmet
- Entrance fees
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Alcoholic drinks
Overview
"Gather at Discova Chiang bike shop : Meet at the Discova Chiang Mai Bike Shop , please arrive 15 minutes before the tour starting time. Please look for a greenery co-working space ""Punspace Wiang Kaew"" our office will be located in front of it. 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.
Easy Biking: he biking is easy. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
* Bike back to the Shop: The bike tour usually takes 3 hours but this is variable by group. The bike tour ends at the Grasshopper Adventures shop, the end of a unique and lovely bike tour through old city Chiang Mai. "
Additional Information
Main Attraction
The famous Tha Phae Gate
Local Market tour with snacks
Wat Chiang Mun
Wat Inthakhin
Wat Chedi Luang
Chiang Mai history lesson
Recomendations
Cap or sunglasses
Sunscreen
Comfortable shoes
Comfortable clothes
Restrictions
Not suitable for Pregnant women
People with back problems
People who can't ride a bike
Not allowed: Shorts &Sleeveless shirts
Additional info
Child Seats is available upon request, child seats could accommodate for child's weight 14kg only.
Know before you go
Kindly carry Cap or sunglasses, Sunscreen, Comfortable shoes, Comfortable clothes.
Not suitable for Pregnant women
People with back problems
People who can't ride a bike
Not allowed: Shorts &Sleeveless shirts
Cancellation policy
24 hours prior to arrival: No charge
