8 days in Chiang Mai, Bangkok & Hat Yai Itinerary

Your inner history buff will appreciate Wat Si Suphan and Wat Phan Tao. Discover out-of-the-way places like Zipline and Siam Rice Thai Cookery School. Change things up with these side-trips from Chiang Mai: Mae Rim (Elephant POOPOOPAPER Park & Maerim Elephant Sanctuary). Next up on the itinerary: relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers and stroll through Kanta Elephant Sanctuary.

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Chiang Mai is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai. In July, daily temperatures in Chiang Mai can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Bangkok.

Step off the beaten path and head to Historic City of Ayutthaya and Rajawongse Clothier. Head to Terminal 21 and Siam Paragonfor some retail therapy. Venture out of the city with trips to Ayutthaya (Wat Phra Sri Sanphet & Wat Pichai Songkram). There's still lots to do: buy something for everyone on your list at CentralWorld, take in the spiritual surroundings of Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit), explore the wide array of goods at Nightingale Olympic, and indulge in some personalized pampering at Le Lek Bang Rak.

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Fly from Chiang Mai to Bangkok in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. July in Bangkok sees daily highs of 39°C and lows of 30°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to fly to Hat Yai.

On the 22nd (Sat), relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, then view the masterpieces at Siam Art Gallery, and then stop by Hat Yai Floating Market.

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Fly from Bangkok to Hat Yai in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Hat Yai when traveling from Bangkok in July, with lows around 27°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.