Chiang Mai is Thailand's second-largest city and is packed with plenty of things to see and do! You won't be disappointed with what Chiang Mai has to offer, and neither will your kids. Travelling with young children can be fun but tiring, especially if they don't have things to keep them occupied. Keep reading to discover what you can expect while in Chiang Mai.

One of the best ways to get children acquainted with the culture of Thailand is to take them to some of the many temples found in Chiang Mai. One of the most famous is Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, high up on a mountain it is one of the most famous temples in Chiang Mai. You can reach the mountain by foot, bicycle or a songathew. There is a shrine there for the Lord Buddha, with galleries depicting many statues and murals. Wat Chedi Luang is another eye-catching Buddhist temple that children will love to explore. It was built around 1401 and was partially damaged by an earthquake, yet it remains beautifully preserved to the present day. You can find exquisite sculptures featuring massive serpents and elephants on the walls. This temple gets lighted by nighttime and makes for an exceptionally beautiful sight.

Elephant Nature Park is located an hour north of Chiang Mai and is one of those rare places that does not exploit elephants. This no-ride sanctuary cares for elephants and is the perfect place to get acquainted with the national animal of Thailand. Kids can watch the elephants being bathed and fed and even participate in bathing and feeding the animals. Kids who love animals will love this place for what it's worth.

Doi Inthanon is the tallest mountain peak in Thailand and a national park and one of the best things to see in Chiang Mai, Thailand. It draws in a lot of crowds to the mountain peak and the mountain can be reached via trekking, by hiring a car or taking a motorbike. The environment is lovely and includes waterfalls and many rural hillside villages that can be explored to your heart's content. Kids will especially love this as its mountainous terrain is a great place to enjoy the beauty of Thailand. If you are looking for places to stay the likes of Travelodge Nimman are among the top choices available.

Chiang Mai is a wonderful place to discover on foot. There are plenty of street-side markets filled with fresh fruit, fabrics, and interesting trinkets. Children will love the free samples and the vibrancy of colours the markets exude.After which you can visit some of the cat cafes in Chiang Mai. Kids will love these quirky cat cafes and it is the perfect way to spend a lazy afternoon in the city. Talat Warorot Market is another interesting place to visit, you will come across many items from sandals to vibrant clothes, fruit and food. The playground in Chiang Mai is located towards the Nong Buak Hard Public Park and lies nestled within the extremity of the southeastern end of the Old Town. The park is situated in a nice location with several ponds, sculptured shrubs and jogging paths plus more.

Bike riding tours are a popular activity in Chiang Mai and many companies offer multiple tour packages. Riding with kids can be fun and interesting and one of the best ways to explore the splendours of Northern Thailand. You can find half-day cycling tours heading towards the south of Chiang Mai as the beginning point. These tours are located outside of the city, which makes it very easy for families with young kids and less experienced cyclists to traverse the roads.