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Tha Phae Gate
Sight4.4 · 29 1573.8 · 1 777≈ 40 minFree entry780 m from the center
The iconic eastern gate of Chiang Mai's moated Old City, constructed from reddish brick during the founding of the Lanna Kingdom in 1296. The broad brick-and-stone pedestrian plaza serves as the city's civic hub, famous for flocks of pigeons, festive lantern celebrations, and street performers. Every Sunday evening, it transforms into the bustling gateway for the city's renowned Sunday Walking Street craft market.
Highlights
- 13th-century red-brick defensive gates of the ancient Lanna capital
- Starting entrance to the sprawling Sunday Walking Street night market
- Vibrant civic plaza renowned for street musicians and feeding pigeons
Opening hours
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