Elephant Parade House
Open-air exhibition with colorfully adorned elephant sculptures crafted by international artists.
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Elephant Parade House, round out your day in Chiang Mai with contrasting stops nearby.
Visitor Reviews
The last time I was in Chiang Mai this store was in Maya Mal. Now it has its own location. The elephant designs are amazing. I would buy them all if i could. The staff are friendly, helpful, and very welcoming. You can also attend a workshop here and decorate your own elephant. I bought a small 10cm elephant and paid around 1400B. As it is near Christmas, they also had decorations on offer. A worthy souvenir from a fab place - something to keep.
Absolutely fantastic creative designs. Really nice if you’d like a more unique elephant themed souvenir and for a great cause too. They also sell DIY kits and they run workshops - could be interesting for families
Elephant Parade house is selling models of all scales of colored elephants. Part of the money is used for elephant saving projects. You can even color your own, personal elephant here. It's really worth a visit.
Location Info
160 Thanon Charoen Rajd, Tambon Chang Moi, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand+66 85 694 6448www.elephantparade.com/Tips for Visiting Activities & Tours
Vet Elephant Sanctuaries
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.
Book Through Klook or GetYourGuide
These platforms offer instant confirmation, free cancellation on most activities, and prices that are often lower than walk-up rates. Compare with local agencies for multi-day trips where negotiation might save more.
Do Outdoor Activities in the Morning
Heat and humidity peak from noon to 3 PM. Schedule jungle treks, cycling tours, and outdoor cooking classes for early morning. Water activities are more flexible since you're in and out of the sea.
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: March – May (smoke & heat)
Rainy season
June – October
Avg. temperature
15°C – 36°C(59°F – 97°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January & Songkran (April)
Getting there
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) has direct flights from Bangkok (1 hr), Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur. Overnight sleeper trains from Bangkok take ~12 hrs.
Getting around
- •Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks)
- •Grab (available in city centre)
- •Motorbike rental (฿150–250/day)
- •Tuk-tuks (negotiate price first)