Best Things to Do in Chiang Mai, with kids

Chiang Mai Night Safari is 92% Kids-Friendly

Kids can feed giraffes, watch tiger and fountain shows, play in padded playground, ride stroller-friendly paths; half-price child ticket, but predator scenes may unsettle very timid children.

Recommended visit duration: 3-5 hours

Old City is 77% Kids-Friendly

Within the moat kids can bike short distances, run in Suan Buak Hat playground, see hands-on Lanna Folklife Museum and eat street snacks, yet uneven sidewalks and busy roads demand close supervision.

Recommended visit duration: 1–2 days

Siam Dragon Show Chiangmai is 72% Kids-Friendly

Non-explicit routines and free lap entry for under-3s appeal, but an 8 pm start, very loud music, and the lack of play areas, kids’ menus, or ear protection rentals may exhaust or upset children under 12.

Recommended visit duration: 1.5–2.5 hours

Tha Phae Gate is 72% Kids-Friendly

Children enjoy chasing pigeons, street performers, and craft stalls, but there are no play areas, shade, or safety railings, and heavy Sunday crowds require close supervision.

Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours

Doi Suthep is 72% Kids-Friendly

Children enjoy the cable car, temple gong, and nearby waterfalls, yet 300 steps, cliff edges, and lack of play zones or kid-height railings mean parents must supervise constantly, so suitability is moderate.

Recommended visit duration: 3–5 hours

Kalare Night Bazaar is 63% Kids-Friendly

Children can browse souvenirs, eat familiar dishes, and watch free cultural shows, but tight aisles, loud bouts, paid toilets, and no play zone or stroller rental reduce comfort and safety.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

Nimmanahaeminda Road is 63% Kids-Friendly

Kids enjoy Art in Paradise, free mall play corners and themed cafés, yet sidewalks are busy, traffic fast and no public playgrounds, so supervision must stay tight.

Recommended visit duration: 3–5 hours

Thaphae Boxing Stadium is 50% Kids-Friendly

Children may enter, but 9 pm–11:30 pm timing, loud strikes, graphic contact, basic pay toilets, and no kid-focused food or play areas make the visit challenging for many families.

Recommended visit duration: 1-3 hours

Miracle Cabaret Chiang Mai is 27% Kids-Friendly

Children can enter with a discount, yet the 8:30 pm start, loud sound, risqué costumes, and lack of child seats, play space, or kid-appropriate content make the visit uncomfortable and educationally unsuitable.