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Guide Location: Thailand » Chiang Mai
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 6
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 5.6 km
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 6
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 5.6 km
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Author: vickyc
You will find many splendid art galleries in Chiang Mai City. There are areas rich with art galleries and shops, like Tha Phae Road. Many bars, restaurants and cafes in the city also exhibit the works of young artists and students. You will see Asian paintings, antiques and interesting sculptures in these galleries. This self-guided tour will lead you to the most exiting exhibitions in Chiang Mai.
Tour Stops and Attractions
1) Tha Phae Road
You will find numerous art galleries and shops along the Tha Phae Road. There are magnificent and unique works of art at an inexpensive price, and they are of good quality. You can browse or buy statues, paintings, Thai crafts, and other Asian art.
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2) Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Centre
The Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Centre is a museum dedicated to the history and culture of the city. It is located in the old city behind the Three Kings Monument. A historic building that was once the City Hall houses the Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Centre. It was built in 1924 on the site of a former Royal Hall. The Royal Society of Siamese Architects gave an award to the center in 1999 for the efforts made in preserving the historical structure. The building is square shaped and has two floors that now contain the offices and display halls of the museum.
The front part of the Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Centre has halls where the permanent exhibits are displayed. The rear part consists of a hall where temporary themed exhibits are held, a hall dedicated to Lanna era arts, a souvenir shop and the archives of the museum. An orientation video is screened for the benefit of tourists. The film is in Thai with English subtitles. The permanent exhibits are divided into three sections. On sections has displays about the history of Chiang Mai, another section is dedicated to its culture and a third is dedicated to the role of Buddhism in the history and culture of the region.
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3) The Writers Club and Wine Bar
The Writers Club and Wine Bar is not only a bar, it also displays art exhibitions. The bar devotes its exhibitions mainly to Myanmar (Burmese) art and is the only gallery of Myanmar art in Chiang Mai.
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4) K.T. Art Gallery
The K.T. Art Gallery displays the works of local contemporary artists, especially emerging ones. There are many exhibitions from solo artists. Usually, students from Chiang Mai University of Art showcase their exhibitions here after they graduate.
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5) Monkey Club
The Monkey Club is a cool restaurant in the Walled City of Chiang Mai, which showcases continuous and temporary exhibitions of different Chiang Mai contemporary artists. The exhibitions are mainly by Chiang Mai University art students and are housed upstairs.
6) Minimal Gallery
The Minimal Gallery is a place for contemporary art exhibitions. There are different temporary exhibitions organized there, like photo displays, visual arts, graphics, and other modern trends in art. The artists that display their works here are both local and from abroad.
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