Within the locality there are other alternatives for serious swimmers. At the 700 Year Sports Stadium, which is located along the Canal Road, there is a 50 metre lap pool and a diving pool.

If you want luxurious surroundings in which to swim and sunbathe in the same area off the Canal Road, then Google the Centre of the Universe Chiangmai to find directions to a private swimming club where, for a small fee, the pool is open to tourists and day visitors.

If you prefer to pay nothing for a refreshing dip, then from the city centre follow Huay Kaew Road towards Doi Suthep. When you reach Phucome Hotel, instead of turning right onto Route 121 towards Centre of the Universe, 700 Year Stadium and Huay Tung Thao, continue on the main road towards Chiangmai University and Chaingmai Zoo. About 2 kilometres after the entrance to the Zoo you will see a huge Buddhist shrine on your left (dedicated to the monk who founded the very famous temple at the top of Doi Suthep). Turn left when you see this shrine and park your bicycle/motorbike/car to continue on foot to Huay Kaew Waterfalls. Not many tourists know about this water falls and you may well find you are the only foreigners amongst a group of young students from nearby Chiangmai University. These waterfalls are a favorite spot for students to study, relax, and sleep, under the shade of the rocky terrain. Before you stake out a spot to sit and relax, buy some goodies from the foodstalls you will pass on your way to the waterfalls and make a picnic out of it!