Old City (with kids)

Self-guided bike tour:

Rent bikes near Tha Phae Gate and cycle the 4.5 km Old City loop past temples and walls.

Tip: Choose bikes with child seats or small frames; start before 9 AM to beat the heat; carry water.

Lanna Folklife Museum:

Explore hands-on exhibits on northern Thai culture with wax figures, costumes, and crafts.

Tip: Pick up the free activity sheet; let kids try the weaving station; combine with Civic Museum ticket.

Warorot Market treasure hunt:

Wander food alleys and craft stalls as kids sample snacks like mango sticky rice.

Tip: Give each child 50 THB to spend; visit from 8–10 AM for fewer crowds; stick to well-lit lanes.

Alms-giving at the moat:

Join locals at dawn to offer rice and snacks to monks during Tak Bat along the moat.

Tip: Buy alms kits by Tha Phae Gate at 6:15 AM; explain the ritual quietly to children; wear covered shoulders.

Suan Buak Hat Park play & paddle-boats:

Let kids loose in the playground, play on the lawns, then paddle on the park lake.

Tip: Visit after 4 PM when it’s cooler; rent boats for 50 THB/30 min; bring a picnic blanket.