Where to Play Golf in Chiang Mai, Sip Coffee, and Enjoy Massages

Undoubtedly, Chiang Mai’s unique pull is the walled, moated Old City. Yet the charm of this ancient city goes beyond intact Lanna temples and historical monuments framed by sacred mountains. Given the number of professional golf courses in the largest city in northern Thailand, it’s also fascinating to play golf in Chiang Mai, not to mention the numerous massage parlors and local cafes. 

Here’s what to do in Chiang Mai in a day, bookable for an affordable flat fee with TAGTHAi’s new North of Thailand Pass.

Activities

Golfdigg Golf Course

Enjoy being outdoors and hit that putt as you make new friends while playing golf in Chiang Mai. Golfing can also make you feel relaxed. Picture that moment when it’s your turn – just you, your club, the ball, and worries will slip away. 

If you’re looking for a place to play, TAGTHAi has got you covered. The Golfdigg golf course includes the following four benefits:

Gassan Panorama Golf Club

Flanked by mountains, Gassan Panorama Golf Club’s appeal is in its unique layout. A total of 18 holes run around the outlines of a sizeable lake, making it the longest golf course in Chiang Mai and the kingdom at 7,761 yards. Numerous waterside bunkers and lush vegetation add to the outward appeal. There aren’t any par-5 holes on the course. Instead, you’ll find par-6 holes measuring 666 yards from the back tee. 

After a round of golf under the watch of an Arabian-like castle, you can unwind in the lavish, 10,000-square-meter clubhouse overlooking the lake. Complete with a dining hall, Thai and international restaurants, seminars, and locker rooms, this European-Dubai setting is unique in Chiang Mai.

 

Gassan Legacy Golf Club

Set amid rice paddies and the historical Gassan Lake, the allure of Gassan Legacy Golf Club lies in one of the most challenging golf courses in Chiang Mai. Think fairways rolling gently, unusual bunkering, ditches, water, and dense forest. Yet for all the obstacles, simpler layups bail out areas on most holes, and difficult routes to the greens make this golf club suitable for both newbies and pros.

With TAGTHAi’s golf course pass, you can play on 18-hole courses and get a golf cart. The price includes green and caddie fees but not tips. Note that you must make a reservation in the TAGTHAi app three days in advance.

You can choose one of four golf clubs worth between $108 and $153. Two more clubs included in the Golfdigg Golf Course are the Summit Green Valley Chiang Mai Country Club and the Chiang Mai Highlands Golf and Spa Resort. 

Golfdigg Transfer

Aside from access to top-tier courses at a bargain, the North of Thailand Pass also comes with comfortable logistic transfers. Reserve three days before activating your pass, and you’ll get a round-trip transfer from your hotel to the golf course.

Food & Beverage

GRAPH Ground

Sipping coffee at GRAPH Ground is one of the things to do in Chiang Mai you shouldn’t miss. Tucked away in a side street, GRAPH Ground hides in a brick structure in the lively Nimman area. Step inside, and you’ll experience a welcoming Thai coffee culture.

With TAGTHAi’s North of Thailand Pass, you can choose one of five sets,  e.g., Set A, which includes specialty monochrome coffee and canelé, a French pastry with rum and vanilla flavors. Cylindrical in shape, it’s soft inside and has a thick, caramelized crust. Or how about cold chocolate with a new lord butter cake? 

Bay’s Café

Bay’s Cafe offers manually brewed coffee with a deep flavor and a smooth finish, valuing quality as much as its guests. Aside from the quality coffee, outstanding about Bay’s Cafe is also the support of local youths with social issues as well as educational and business grants for community children. The owners’ motto is, “When we get, we give. And when we sip together, we stay together.”

As a North of Thailand Pass holder, you can choose one of four sets at this Chiang Mai cafe, e.g., coffee lemonade with a coconut lemon cake.

Massages

Time to Massage

Blending well with its historical surroundings on Ratchadamnoen Road, Time to Massage is housed in a visually appealing 40-year-old Thai heritage home. Here, you can bank on skilled therapists offering top-quality massages. Need a teaser? Warm coconut oil applied to your skin with gentle, medium, or firm pressure will send you into a deep state of relaxation.

Whether you book a massage in the TAGTHAi app or show up without a booking, a one-hour Thai or foot massage is included in the North of Thailand Pass.

The Home Massage and Spa Chiang Mai

Need a lift to this spa right next to Chiang Mai’s gate? Book in advance, and you’ll get complimentary shuttle service to and from your hotel. Taking personal attention seriously, The Home Massage is a candidate for the best spa in Chiang Mai. If you’re looking to relieve stress, tell the therapists to focus on your back and shoulders. You can also choose the oil, e.g., lavender oil, which fosters relaxation. Spa music adds to the chill-out atmosphere.

Traveling with the North of Thailand Pass, you’ll get a one-hour massage of your choosing, whether traditional Thai, foot, or back and shoulder.

Masumi Spa

The Japanese-inspired Masumi Spa is another massage parlor in the North of Thailand Pass, just a kilometer from the moat. Simply scan your QR code, and you’ll be seconds away from relaxing in a steamy sauna. Breathing fragrances of various plants, you’ll calm your muscles and soften your skin. If you make a reservation in the TAGTHAi app, you can choose from a traditional one-hour Thai or foot massage or opt for 30 minutes in the herbal steam sauna.

All these attractions, whether you like playing golf in Chiang Mai or winding down in a cafe or massage parlor, would set you back hundreds of dollars. The one-day North of Thailand Pass, however, is available for only a flat fee of 5,950 THB.