{"id":1610,"date":"2019-09-11T04:50:08","date_gmt":"2019-09-11T04:50:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/?p=1610"},"modified":"2023-10-02T07:11:49","modified_gmt":"2023-10-02T07:11:49","slug":"family-activities-chiang-mai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/family-activities-chiang-mai\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Activities in Chiang Mai &#8211; 12 Things To Tick Off Your List"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chiang Mai makes for the perfect holiday destination for families with kids. This beautiful walled city in the north of Thailand has endless family activities and is filled with friendly locals who are always happy to help with directions or recommendations. The city is clean and safe, with plenty of things to see and do. You may want to consider ticking some (or all!) of the following family things to do in Chiang Mai for an amazing family getaway in Thailand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1613\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/wat-phra-that-doi-suthep-chiangmai.jpg-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"beautiful golden temple \" width=\"488\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/wat-phra-that-doi-suthep-chiangmai.jpg-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/wat-phra-that-doi-suthep-chiangmai.jpg-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/wat-phra-that-doi-suthep-chiangmai.jpg-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/wat-phra-that-doi-suthep-chiangmai.jpg.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 488px) 100vw, 488px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/family-activities-chiang-mai\/#1_Temple_hopping\" >1. Temple hopping<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/family-activities-chiang-mai\/#2_Learn_the_art_of_fruit_carving\" >2. Learn the art of fruit carving<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/family-activities-chiang-mai\/#3_Visit_an_ethical_elephant_Sanctuary\" >3. Visit an ethical elephant Sanctuary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/family-activities-chiang-mai\/#4_Thai_cooking_class_with_the_kids\" >4. Thai cooking class with the kids<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/family-activities-chiang-mai\/#5_Treetop_adventures_Chiang_Mai_ziplining\" >5. Treetop adventures: Chiang Mai ziplining<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/family-activities-chiang-mai\/#6_Visit_the_cat_cafe\" >6. Visit the cat cafe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/family-activities-chiang-mai\/#7_Museum_of_World_Insects_and_Natural_Wonders\" >7. Museum of World Insects and Natural Wonders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/family-activities-chiang-mai\/#8_Spend_the_day_outdoors_at_Bua_Tong_waterfall\" >8. Spend the day outdoors at Bua Tong waterfall<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/family-activities-chiang-mai\/#9_Do_not_miss_out_on_the_Sunday_Weekend_Market\" >9. Do not miss out on the Sunday Weekend Market!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/family-activities-chiang-mai\/#10_Explore_Chiang_Mai_Canyon\" >10. Explore Chiang Mai Canyon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/family-activities-chiang-mai\/#11_Visit_the_%E2%80%9CArt_In_Paradise%E2%80%9D_3D_Art_Museum\" >11. Visit the &#8220;Art In Paradise&#8221; 3D Art Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/family-activities-chiang-mai\/#12_Stay_In_Family_Villa\" >12. Stay In Family Villa<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Temple_hopping\"><\/span><b>1. Temple hopping<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the gold, glittering sun, the giant Buddha statues, serpent stairs and high rooftops of colourful buildings appear as if out of a fairy tale or an ancient saga; the kids and you will marvel at the attractions because let\u2019s be honest, it\u2019s not every day you see unique temples.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s only so much walking you can do in a day though, so choose your temples carefully. Pick the ones you think the family would enjoy the most! Some historical Buddhist temples date back to the ancient Lana Kingdom (13th to 18th century), have intricate designs and also the perfect backdrop for a beautiful family photo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which temples should are on a must-visit list you ask? Well, one not to be missed is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sg.tourismthailand.org\/Attraction\/Wat-Phra-That-Doi-Suthep--145\"><strong>Wat Phra That Doi Suthep<\/strong><\/a>. It sits on a hill just outside the city centre. You climb up winding serpent-like stairs to reach the temple, and from the top, you look out to spectacular and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">breathtaking views!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Learn_the_art_of_fruit_carving\"><\/span><b>2. Learn the art of fruit carving<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have your kids explore their creative side with this unique family activity in Chiang Mai. Yes, it is a \u2018fruit carving\u2019 workshop, not a \u2018wood carving workshop\u2019 \ud83d\ude09 &#8211; learning the art of fruit carving is much easier, fun and yummier than working the wood, especially with tiny tot fingers! If you sign up, be ready to create amazing things with the right guidance- it won\u2019t be too hard at all. Start off with apples, carrots, cucumber and watermelons and watch as beautiful patterns and figures start to take shape. You can even try your hand at making roses from the skin of a tomato or&#8230;.. a watermelon frog with its beak wide open? Because it\u2019s unique, it\u2019ll surely be a hit with the kids. The guidance is great &#8211; they teach the basics of how to use a knife safely with close and constant supervision.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1614\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1614\" style=\"width: 362px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/7611fab46cae892d6dc390d178423e0a-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"fruit carving\" width=\"362\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/7611fab46cae892d6dc390d178423e0a-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/7611fab46cae892d6dc390d178423e0a-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/7611fab46cae892d6dc390d178423e0a-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/7611fab46cae892d6dc390d178423e0a.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 362px) 100vw, 362px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1614\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Pinterest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Visit_an_ethical_elephant_Sanctuary\"><\/span><b>3. Visit an ethical elephant Sanctuary<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How amazing would it be for your little ones to get up, close and personal with one of the world\u2019s most amazing mammals: the giant, wise and very impressive elephant! We don\u2019t encourage exploiting these animals by riding them or watching elephant shows, though! At the Elephant Sanctuary in Chiang Mai, you can feed them and bathe them, and learn how they communicate with their minders. An unforgettable experience all around. At this particular animal sanctuary, you will meet elephants that were rescued and are now cared for with love and affection. Check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/elephantjunglesanctuary.com\/chiang-mai\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Elephant Jungle Sanctuary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for more information. The sanctuary is approximately 1.5 hours from the centre of Chiang Mai. If you\u2019d like to see other sanctuaries, there are a few you can visit but just make sure you only support the ones that care about the welfare of these beautiful creatures.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1615\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1615\" style=\"width: 569px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1615\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/trinity-treft-AKqbM6He6gM-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"elephant sanctuary\" width=\"569\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/trinity-treft-AKqbM6He6gM-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/trinity-treft-AKqbM6He6gM-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/trinity-treft-AKqbM6He6gM-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/trinity-treft-AKqbM6He6gM-unsplash-270x180.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 569px) 100vw, 569px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1615\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Trinity Treft on Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Thai_cooking_class_with_the_kids\"><\/span><b>4. Thai cooking class with the kids<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want to be careful with those tiny chilli peppers(!!!) but a family cooking class in Chiang Mai is definitely great fun! You\u2019ll learn all about what goes on in a Thai kitchen and learn how to cook like a Thai! Together with your Thai master chef, you\u2019ll visit a traditional market to get fresh produce, learn a bit about Thai ingredients and then start cooking! A deeper understanding about the local herbs and spices will be cultivated along with how to use and prepare them for delicious, traditional dishes the right way. These are skills you can\u2019t learn anywhere else and are truly valuable if you want to make authentic Thai food at home. Whether you\u2019re craving for a Tom Yum soup or a plate of pad Thai noodles, you\u2019ll be able to whip them up in the comfort of your own kitchen. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/Yummytastythaicooking\/?_rdc=1&amp;_rdr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yummy Tasty<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a recommended cooking school where everyone gets to pick their own dish to work on. Enjoy the cooking and the munching!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1616\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1616\" style=\"width: 587px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1616\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/elli-o-kOtEYRJspm8-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"thai cooking\" width=\"587\" height=\"391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/elli-o-kOtEYRJspm8-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/elli-o-kOtEYRJspm8-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/elli-o-kOtEYRJspm8-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/elli-o-kOtEYRJspm8-unsplash-270x180.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1616\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Elli O. on Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Treetop_adventures_Chiang_Mai_ziplining\"><\/span><b>5. Treetop adventures: Chiang Mai ziplining<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are your kids old enough (5+ years old and at least 1 meter tall) and good with heights? Take them on a treetop adventure in the rainforests of Chiang Mai. Under the supervision of professional guides, the entire family will get to zipline from treetop to treetop and down ancient jungle trees from platform to platform. It is thrilling, exciting and adventurous &#8211; your little ones will most likely be imagining themselves a Mowgli or Tarzan!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flightofthegibbon.com\/en\/adventures\/chiang-mai\/chiang-mai-zipline-experience-same-day\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flight of the Gibbon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been voted #1 tour operator for ziplining in Thailand and they have the highest safety measures. If you love outdoor activities and hungry for adventure &#8211; ziplining is a great choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Visit_the_cat_cafe\"><\/span><b>6. Visit the cat cafe<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a cat person, and a tea person, you\u2019ll find heaven at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.catmospherecafe.com\/chiangmai\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Catmosphere Cat Cafe<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the centre of Chiang Mai, lots of furry friends here. This is a great place if you need a break from the activities and a dose of cat cuddles. Do note, kids have to be 6 years old and above to be allowed to enter Catmoshphere Cat Cafe.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Museum_of_World_Insects_and_Natural_Wonders\"><\/span><b>7. Museum of World Insects and Natural Wonders<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Museum of World Insects and Natural Wonders gets our pick for its rare collection of bugs, fossils, and seashells. Turn a visit here into an educational excursion if your kids enjoy curious things. You\u2019ll be surprised at how much you can learn from getting to know moths, butterflies, stick insects, beetles or scorpions. You may even get the chance to see a butterfly emerge out of its cocoon if you are lucky enough. This private museum is the life\u2019s work of a passionate Thai couple in love with the bug life.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Spend_the_day_outdoors_at_Bua_Tong_waterfall\"><\/span><b>8. Spend the day outdoors at Bua Tong waterfall<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why not spend the day out in nature, playing and splashing in the cool, natural spring water and having a picnic by the riverside? There are plenty of waterfalls to explore around Chiang Mai but the most famous one (and our favourite) is Bua Tong, also known as \u2018sticky waterfall\u2019. This multi-tiered waterfall features cascading crystal clear waters over limestone rocks. If you fancy yourself a bit of a climber, you can rock climb up easily enough with the help of ropes. Bua Tong Waterfall is 1.5 hours from Chiang Mai by car &#8211; worth the trip if your kids love the outdoors!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1617\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bua-Thong-Waterfall--300x200.jpg\" alt=\"sticky waterfall\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bua-Thong-Waterfall--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bua-Thong-Waterfall--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bua-Thong-Waterfall--1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bua-Thong-Waterfall--270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bua-Thong-Waterfall--770x515.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bua-Thong-Waterfall-.jpg 1230w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Do_not_miss_out_on_the_Sunday_Weekend_Market\"><\/span><b>9. Do not miss out on the Sunday Weekend Market!<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A popular activity you wouldn\u2019t want to miss out on is the Sunday evening Weekend Market in Chiang Mai. The weekend market usually starts in the afternoon around 4 pm so there\u2019s plenty of time to stroll around, shop for souvenirs, eat a hell of a lot of local snacks (yum!) and enjoy the ambience of a night market. The Sunday Market Walking Street is held in the old walled city centre, starting at Tha Phae Gate. There is music, (so much) food, local handicrafts and delicious fresh juices. You\u2019ll enjoy the city centre at this time; its liveliness, scents and colours are not something you\u2019d experience on a Sunday evening!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Explore_Chiang_Mai_Canyon\"><\/span><b>10. Explore Chiang Mai Canyon<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chiang Mai Canyon is a beautiful spot for families to experience. Just an hour\u2019s drive away from the centre of Chiang Mai, the canyon houses a large emerald lake with several activities around the area to explore. Choose from bamboo rafting or to jump from the canyon ridge! You can also go ziplining or wakeboarding.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Visit_the_%E2%80%9CArt_In_Paradise%E2%80%9D_3D_Art_Museum\"><\/span><b>11. Visit the &#8220;Art In Paradise&#8221; 3D Art Museum<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kids aren\u2019t usually thrilled to go to the museum but this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com.sg\/Attraction_Review-g293917-d4549664-Reviews-Art_in_Paradise_Chiang_Mai_3D_Art_Museum-Chiang_Mai.html\">3D Art Museum<\/a> may just change their tune. Crazy, funny, scary and beautiful life-size 3D mural paintings will have them hooked from the start. The museum displays some pretty cool and incredible tricks of art! You can snap fun family photos and encourage a few creative poses too. Fun fact: Chiang Mai is home to the world\u2019s biggest 3D art museum.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1618\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1618\" style=\"width: 519px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1618\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/chiang-mai-art-in-paradise-chiang-mai-14850-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"3D art\" width=\"519\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/chiang-mai-art-in-paradise-chiang-mai-14850-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/chiang-mai-art-in-paradise-chiang-mai-14850-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/chiang-mai-art-in-paradise-chiang-mai-14850-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 519px) 100vw, 519px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1618\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">source: Chiang Mai Locator<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Stay_In_Family_Villa\"><\/span><b>12. Stay In Family Villa<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(You knew this was coming) Make yourself at home and book a private villa. This will be your base &#8211; a holiday home from where you can explore Chiang Mai. Wake up whenever you feel like it and have a personalised breakfast prepared just the way you like it. Staying in a villa gives you the freedom to move around in an open, private space and is a perfect choice when travelling with a big family.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can even choose to run your own kitchen if you want! Simply request for Villa Finder\u2019s concierge service to pick up the groceries. Finally, most villas come with a private swimming pool. Great for when you need to cool off from the tropical heat!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Our pick:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1619\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1619\" style=\"width: 540px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/en\/chiang-mai\/lana-thai-villa\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/lana-thai-villa-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Lana Thai Villa Villa Finder\" width=\"540\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/lana-thai-villa-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/lana-thai-villa-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/lana-thai-villa-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/lana-thai-villa.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1619\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lana Thai Villa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chiang Mai makes for the perfect holiday destination for families with kids. 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