Mae Hia

About Mae Hia

Mae Hia is a quiet, car-dependent suburb on the south-west edge of Chiang Mai between the airport and Hang Dong. It is mostly gated garden-home estates with a fresh market and attractions like Royal Park Rajapruek.

familiesairport accesslower-budget house rentersquiet living

Getting around: A car or scooter is needed. Roads are less crowded than downtown but the area is not walkable outside the estates.

Typical rent in Mae Hia

House

About 23,000 per month (3-bed shophouse listing)

One-agent guide quotes 16,000-28,000 for two-bed condos in Mae Hia/San Kamphaeng; treat as indicative. Guide quotes 25,000-45,000 for 3-4 bed houses in Hang Dong/Mae Hia.

What to do in Mae Hia

• Royal Park RajapruekparkLarge botanical park with the Ho Kham Luang pavilion.
• Chiang Mai Night SafariotherNight safari within about 5 km.
• Wat Phra That Doi KhamtempleHilltop temple (Temple of the Golden Mountain) near Mae Hia.
• Mae Hia Fresh MarketmarketLocal fresh market for northern Thai food.
• Rice-field bike ridesotherRural cycling routes around the area.

Where to eat in Mae Hia

• Mae Hia Fresh MarketNorthern Thai food and vegetables.
• Makro Hang Dong areaCafes and restaurants toward Hang Dong.

What is nearby

• Chiang Mai International Airport5.2 kmairport
• Makro Hang Dong6.1 kmmarket
• Big C Hang Dongmall
• Royal Park Rajapruekother

Good to know

• Mae Hia Fresh Market is about 5.2 km / 10 minutes from the airport.
• A Red Line transit route to Mae Hia is only a proposal.
• Burning season runs about February to April and peaks in March; PM2.5 is often unhealthy then, and November to January is generally clear.

Frequently asked questions about Mae Hia

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