Mae Kha Canal is one of the ancient small canals of Chiang Mai. It occurred in the reign of King Mangrai A distance of about 750 meters originally served as an outer moat that surrounded the city. and was a way to drain water overflowing into the Ping River. The water along the Mae Kha Canal flows from Doi Suthep-Pui National Park. Acting both for traffic and drainage routes, after being renovated, the canal was renovated to be beautifully and cleanly until it was nicknamed the ‘Otaru Canal’ in Japan. Around the area are houses, shops, and various souvenir shops that can stop by to support. Products of people in the community
Interesting Thing
In addition to being one of the essential water sources in Chiang Mai. After renovating and improving the canal Make, the Mae Kha Canal has become a trendy tourist destination. Because the atmosphere around makes it feel like being in Japan. At night there will always be live music playing. The banks of the two rivers were also beautifully decorated with lights. As for the corner of the wall, there is cute graffiti for taking pictures, and there is also a yellow bridge that stands out to connect the two sides. There are also a variety of shops for tourists to explore. Choose to shop as you like, whether it’s souvenirs, accessories, clothes, coffee, or various foods, most decorated in Japanese style.
Travel
In the city of Chiang Mai, East side – south side. It is about 1.9 kilometers from Tha Phae Gate if you take a bus. You can take a red bus from the city straight away
Location: Chiang Mai Municipality, Mueang District, Chiang Mai Province
Phone number : –
Opening days and times: Every day, all the time
10 Hotels Nearby
Hotel Name | Address |
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Hotel M Chiang Mai (SHA Extra Plus) | 2-6 Ratchadamnoen Road, Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 50100 |
Paraiso Hotel Chiangmai | 4/2 Singharaj Rd, T.Sriphum, A.Muang, Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 50200 |
Amora Tapae Hotel (SHA Plus+) | 22 Chaiyaphum Road, Tambol Chiangmai, Amphur Muang, Tha Phae, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 50300 |
Hotel AONO | 122/7 Ragang Road, Chang Khlan, ChiangMai, Chang Khlan, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 50100 |
Moondragon Hotel Chiang Mai | 97 Ratchadamnoen Rd. T.Prasingh, A.Muang,, Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 50200 |
99 The Gallery Hotel (SHA Extra Plus) | 99 Intawarorot Rd., T.Sriphum, A.Muang Chiang Mai, Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 50200 |
Le Naview @ Prasingh | 12 Samlan Rd., T.Prasingh, A.Muang, Chiang Mai, Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 50200 |
Imm Thaphae Chiang Mai Hotel (SHA Extra Plus) | 17/1 Kotchasarn Road, Chang Klan, Muang, Tha Phae, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 50100 |
Wannamas Chiangmai Boutique House (SHA Extra Plus) | 9/2 Soi1, Samlaan Rd., T.Prasingh, A.Muang, Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 50000 |
Duangtawan Hotel (SHA Plus+) | Night Bazaar Area, 132 Loy Kroh Road, Chang-klan, Night Bazaar, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 50100 |