Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center
Chiang Mai's long-running khantoke dinner and Lanna dance show on Wua Lai Road, with floor or table seating and an outdoor show afterward.
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- Daily 09:00–21:00
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- 053 202 992
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The Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center, on Wua Lai Road south of the Old City, is the city's best-known khantoke dinner, a two-hour evening of northern Thai dishes served on low khantoke trays while performers present traditional Lanna dances and music. Afterward the evening moves outside for a further cultural show in the courtyard.
You choose between sitting on mats on the floor, the traditional way, or at a table, which is kinder on the back, and there are several set menus. Book ahead for seats near the stage, since walk-ins get what's left. Reviewers rate the show and the organization highly, though a few found the food served lukewarm in a busy sitting.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Pair your visit. After Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center, round out your day in Chiang Mai with contrasting stops nearby.
185/3 Wua Lai Road, Hai Ya, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
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Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center worth visiting?
Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center holds a 4.3★ rating from 2,495 Google reviews — a strong rating for activities & tours in Chiang Mai.
What are the opening hours of Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center?
Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center is typically open 09:00–21:00 — 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 Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center?
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 Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center located?
Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center is at 185/3 Wua Lai Road, Hai Ya, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand, in Chiang Mai. Getting around Chiang Mai: Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks); Grab (available in city center).
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