ChangChill Elephant Sanctuary
A former riding camp in the Mae Wang hills rebuilt as an observation-only sanctuary, with half and full days at two sites.
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- Hours
- Daily 09:00–17:00
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Only visit sanctuaries that prohibit riding, use no chains or bullhooks, and let elephants roam freely. Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai set the standard. If a place offers painting shows or circus tricks, walk away.
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- www.changchill.com
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ChangChill is the sanctuary that a riding camp turned into. Its owner, Supakorn Tananseth, ran elephant rides in the Mae Wang hills southwest of Chiang Mai, stopped them, ran a bathing-and-feeding camp for a while, then closed for several months and reopened as ChangChill, where the elephants roam their land and visitors watch.
There are two sites, Hillside and View Doi, both in Mae Win, and each runs a half-day morning visit and a full day, with an afternoon visit at Hillside. A visit is a guided walk into the forest to watch the small herd graze and socialize from a distance, with time to meet the mahouts and hear each elephant's history. Arrival is between 10:00 and 10:30, and the drive from the city takes about an hour and a half.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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45/2 Moo 19, Baan Pratumuang, Mae Win, Mae Wang, Chiang Mai 50360, Thailand
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ChangChill Elephant Sanctuary: Frequently Asked Questions
Is ChangChill Elephant Sanctuary worth visiting?
ChangChill Elephant Sanctuary holds a 4.8★ rating from 641 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated activities & tours in Chiang Mai.
What are the opening hours of ChangChill Elephant Sanctuary?
ChangChill Elephant Sanctuary is typically open 09:00–17:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit ChangChill Elephant Sanctuary?
The best months to visit Chiang Mai are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January & Songkran (April) — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: Mid-February – April (smoke & heat).
Where is ChangChill Elephant Sanctuary located?
ChangChill Elephant Sanctuary is at 45/2 Moo 19, Baan Pratumuang, Mae Win, Mae Wang, Chiang Mai 50360, Thailand, in Chiang Mai. Getting around Chiang Mai: Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks); Grab (available in city center).
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