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San Pa Tong

Chiang Mai, Thailand · Asia

About San Pa Tong

San Pa Tong works well as a base: 15 minutes from Hang Dong, 21km from Pha Chor Canyon.

San Pa Tong is a town located in Chiang Mai, Thailand. With a population of 17,773, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, San Pa Tong sits in Thailand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Bangkok time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add San Pa Tong to your route.

About San Pa Tong

San Pa Tong (Thai: สันป่าตอง, pronounced [sǎn pàː tɔ̄ːŋ]) is a district (amphoe) of Chiang Mai province in northern Thailand.

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San Pa Tong offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is San Pa Tong located?

San Pa Tong is located in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Asia. The coordinates are 18.6283 latitude, 98.8957 longitude.

What is the population of San Pa Tong?

San Pa Tong has a population of approximately 17,773 people, making it a town in Thailand.

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Quick Information

Population
17,773
Continent
Asia
Country
Thailand
Region
Chiang Mai
Timezone
Asia/Bangkok
Coordinates
18.6283, 98.8957

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Thailand

Police
191
Ambulance
1669
Fire
199
Driving side
left

Tourist police (English): 1155.

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Worth the detour from San Pa Tong

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Chiang Mai Old City Temples

A moated square mile containing over 30 ancient Buddhist temples including the revered Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Singh.

20 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Chiang Mai Sunday Walking Street

A vibrant weekly market stretching through the Old City with local handicrafts, street food, and live music performances.

20 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

A sacred golden temple atop a mountain overlooking Chiang Mai, reached by a 309-step staircase flanked by mythical serpents.

20 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Pha Chor Canyon

Thirty-metre columns and fins of compacted sediment left after the Ping River shifted course, eroded into a narrow gorge you walk through on a sand floor. It sits in the southern arm of Mae Wang National Park.

21 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuaries

Ethical elephant sanctuaries in the hills around Chiang Mai where visitors can observe, feed, and bathe rescued elephants.

28 km · about 30 min drive

national park

Doi Inthanon National Park

Thailand's highest peak with cloud forests, twin royal pagodas, impressive waterfalls, and cool temperatures year-round.

43 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Mae Kampong

A tea-and-coffee village at 1,300 metres in the hills east of Chiang Mai, its wooden houses stacked along a stream with a waterfall at the top of the lane. Weekday mornings are near-silent.

55 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Wat Den Sa Li Si Mueang Kaen

A hillside temple 50 kilometres north of Chiang Mai where a central chedi is ringed by twelve white-and-gold stupas, one for each Chinese zodiac sign. Almost all visitors are Thai.

59 km · about 70 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near San Pa Tong.

Hang Dong

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7 km awayPop. 17,931

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Mae Wang

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13 km away

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Doi Lo

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Ban Thi

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23 km away

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