Chiang Mai Hot Springs

Although the weather is hot in Chiang Mai, a dip in one of the many hot springs can be just the thing to reinvigorate you during your trip.

There are a number of hot springs located around Chiang Mai, as well as further north in Chiang Rai, Pai and south in Lampang.

Best Hot Springs Near Chiang Mai, Pai & Chiang Rai, Thailand

San Kamphaeng Hot Springs is located about 1 hour southeast of Chiang Mai and here you can sit and relax in the hot springs and boil some eggs in the hot water. Bring a picnic and spend the day as the park is well maintained and at only 100 THB, is cheap!

If travelling up north to Pai, there are two great options: Sai Ngam Hot Springs and the other is generically as Pai Hot Springs. The Pai Hots Springs is the most popular and attracts the most tourists, but it is close to town and more expensive than other springs. Sai Ngam Hot Spring is a little further out with a challenging drive but is less touristy and much cheaper.

For those heading to Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai Hot Springs is located about halfway between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai on route 118, right near Khun Chee National Park. A common road stop on the way to Chiang Rai, you will find many tour buses stop at these hot springs on their way to tours of the famous White Temple in Chiang Rai.

Make sure to also check out Fang Hot Springs whilst you are up north as they are located 2 hours from Chiang Rai and make for a wonderful day trip. These springs can be found in Doi Pa Hom Pok National Park many of the springs jets out hot steam up to 50 metres high!

There are plenty of places to explore in Chiang Mai, so click the links below to check out some of the hot springs located in the northern regions of Thailand.