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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Chiang Mai

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Updated February 24, 2025

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Unusual Attractions in Chiang Mai

Elephants playing in the mud at Elephant Nature Park.

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Elephant Nature Park

Thailand's distressed elephants find peace at this Chiang Mai sanctuary.
The World Museum of Insects and Natural Wonders

Chiang Mai, Thailand

The World Museum of Insects and Natural Wonders

This extensive collection of dead bugs may be the world's most idiosyncratic and personal insect museum.
Wat Umong

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Wat Umong

Buddha shrines hide within dark tunnels at this unique forest temple.
A cafe in a full-size A330.

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Air Diamond Cafe

In a strip mall parking lot, an airplane with a cafe inside, flanked by a giant statue of Fred Flintstone.
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Bo Sang’s handiwork

San Kamphaeng, Thailand

Bo Sang Umbrella Village

Peek into the world of those creating the beautiful, delicate paper parasols found all over the globe.
9 miles from Chiang Mai
Part of the process of turning elephant poop into paper.

Tambon Mae Raem, Thailand

Elephant Poo Poo Paper Park

You'll never meet anyone this passionate about elephant droppings.
15 miles from Chiang Mai

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A cafe in a full-size A330.

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Air Diamond Cafe

In a strip mall parking lot, an airplane with a cafe inside, flanked by a giant statue of Fred Flintstone.
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