9 days in Chiang Mai, Bangkok & Pattaya Itinerary

Visit Wat Chedi Luang Worawihan and Wat Phra Singh for their historical value. Change things up with a short trip to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep in Doi Suthep (about 36 minutes away). There's much more to do: indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, take in the spiritual surroundings of Wat Mo Kham Tuang, make a trip to Wat Ched Yot, and admire the masterpieces at Art in Paradise, Chiang Mai 3D Art Museum.

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Taipei, Taiwan to Chiang Mai is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Taipei Standard Time (CST) to Indochina Time (ICT) is minus 1 hour. In April, Chiang Mai is a bit warmer than Taipei - with highs of 43°C and lows of 28°C. On the 5th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Bangkok.

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Traveling by flight from Chiang Mai to Bangkok takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 41°C, and evening lows to 31°C. You will leave for Pattaya on the 5th (Wed).

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You can take a shuttle from Bangkok to Pattaya in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Bangkok in April: highs in Pattaya hover around 38°C, while lows dip to 32°C. You will have some time to spend on the 8th (Sat) before leaving for Bangkok.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sat): take in the spiritual surroundings of Wat Pho, then contemplate the long history of The Grand Palace, and then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

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Take a shuttle from Pattaya to Bangkok in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Chiang Mai.

On the 9th (Sun), look for gifts at ThongPua and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Wat Chiang Man.

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Traveling by flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Bangkok in April, expect little chillier with lows of 28°C in Chiang Mai. You will have some time to spend on the 9th (Sun) before leaving for home.