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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Chiang Mai

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

Updated August 8, 2018

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Elephant Nature Park

Thailand's distressed elephants find peace at this Chiang Mai sanctuary.

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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.

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Wat Umong

Buddha shrines hide within dark tunnels at this unique forest temple.
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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

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Elephant Poo Poo Paper Park

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