Tha Phae Gate

Visit Tha Phae Gate, the iconic eastern entrance to Chiang Mai's Old City, especially on Sundays when it becomes the vibrant center of the famous night market.

In their own words: “Every week, the streets around Tha Phae Gate fill up with food stalls, handmade goods, and live music.”

Visit this ancient city gate, a central point for events, and capture iconic photos with the local pigeons.

In their own words: “Like right here behind me is the Tha Phae Gate. It’s one of the original pieces of the ancient wall that surrounded the city and used to actually be the city’s primary entrance. It’s also a very popular place to come down and take photos with the local pigeons and is a central point for all of the action and celebrations here in town.”

Stay near Tha Phae Gate for convenient access to both the historic Old Town and Chiang Mai's vibrant nightlife and dining scene.

In their own words: “A better place to stay is around tape gate which has easy access to both the night life spot and the Old Town”