Explore Chiang Mai

9.6

Baan Boo Loo Village

★★★

Boutique B&B · Lanna wooden houses · Old City center

📍 🇹🇭 Soi Intawaroroj · Old City · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿3,200

9.6

Onsen @ Moncham

★★★★★

Luxury Ryokan 5★ · natural mineral onsen · on a Mae Rim ridge at 1,200 m

📍 🇹🇭 Mae Rim ridge · Pong Yaeng · near Mon Cham · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿7,000

9.6

Stamps Backpackers

★★

Social Hostel · Old City

📍 🇹🇭 Old City · Chaiyapoom Road · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿450

9.5

137 Pillars House

★★★★★

Luxury Boutique 5★ · Small Luxury Hotels of the World

📍 🇹🇭 Ping River · Wat Gate · Chiang Mai

From approx. THB 18,000

9.5

The Entaneer Poshtel

★★

Poshtel · Bunk-free dorms in Industrial Loft style

📍 🇹🇭 Haiya area · Chiang Mai Gate · Chiang Mai

From approx. THB 450

9.4

iSilver Hotel

★★★

Boutique 3★ · SHA Extra Plus · Wua Lai district · near the Saturday Walking Street

📍 🇹🇭 Wua Lai Road · silverware district · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿1,500

9.4

Kratom Klang Na

★★★

Homestay / slow-life in the rice fields · Galyani Vadhana District

📍 🇹🇭 Mae Daet sub-district · Galyani Vadhana · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿1,200

9.4

Tree House Hideaway

★★★

Eco Lodge · Bamboo tree house in the Chiang Dao forest

📍 🇹🇭 Mae Mae Village · Chiang Dao · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿1,500

9.3

Akyra Manor Chiang Mai

★★★★★

Boutique 5★ · Small Luxury Hotels of the World · Heart of Nimman

📍 🇹🇭 Nimmanhaemin · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿4,500

9.3

Chala Number 6

★★★★★

Boutique Luxury 5★ · Old City Center

📍 🇹🇭 Old City · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿3,500

9.3

Chiang Mai Marriott Hotel

★★★★★

Luxury City Hotel 5★ · Marriott · Night Bazaar area

📍 🇹🇭 Night Bazaar · Chang Klan · Chiang Mai

From approx. THB 4,500

9.3

Na Nirand Romantic Boutique Resort

★★★★★

Luxury Boutique 5★ · Colonial-Lanna on the Ping River

📍 🇹🇭 Ping River · Chang Khlan · Chiang Mai

From approx. THB 3,900

9.3

Raya Heritage

★★★★★

Luxury 5★ · The Leading Hotels of the World · Lanna craft

📍 🇹🇭 Ping River · Don Kaeo · Mae Rim · Chiang Mai

From approx. THB 9,800

9.3

U Nimman Chiang Mai

★★★★

Boutique Hotel 4★ · Heart of Nimman

📍 🇹🇭 Nimmanhaemin · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿2,800

9.2

Anantara Chiang Mai Resort

★★★★★

Luxury Resort 5★ · Banks of the Mae Ping River

📍 🇹🇭 Mae Ping River · Chang Klan · Chiang Mai

From approx. THB 8,500

9.2

Art Mai Gallery Nimman Hotel Chiang Mai by Compass Hospitality

★★★★★

Art Boutique Hotel 5★ · Heart of Nimman

📍 🇹🇭 Nimmanahaeminda Lane 3 · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿2,000

9.2

At Pingnakorn Riverside

★★★

Midrange Boutique Hotel · Ping Riverside, Wat Ket

📍 🇹🇭 Ping Riverside · Wat Ket · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿1,400

9.2

Cross Chiang Mai Riverside

★★★★★

Luxury All-Suite 5★ · Ping River · MICHELIN Guide

📍 🇹🇭 On the Ping River · Wat Gate · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿4,200

9.2

Le Méridien Chiang Mai (Chiang Mai Marriott Hotel)

★★★★★

5-star downtown hotel · next to Night Bazaar · 383 rooms

📍 🇹🇭 Chang Klan Road · Night Bazaar · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿3,400

9.1

Doi Bo Luang FIO

★★★

State forest-park stay (Forest Industry Organization) · A-frame wooden cabins · caravans · campgrounds

📍 🇹🇭 Bo Luang Subdistrict · Hod District · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿1,000

Agoda Direct Trip

9.1

Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai

★★★★★

Luxury Resort 5★ · 3 MICHELIN Keys · Mae Rim Valley

📍 🇹🇭 Mae Rim Valley · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿19,000

9.1

Hotel Yayee

★★★

3★ boutique hotel · 14 rooms · Adults Only · Nimman area

📍 🇹🇭 Nimmanhaemin · Soi 17 · Chiang Mai

From approx. THB 1,100

9.1

iWualai Hotel

★★★

Boutique 3★ · Wualai Road · Right by the Saturday Walking Street

📍 🇹🇭 Wualai Road · Hai Ya · Chiang Mai

From approx. THB 1,380

9.1

Live n' Leaf Lifestyle Homestay and Café

★★★

Homestay / B&B with café · in Chiang Mai's old city, near Suan Prung Gate

📍 🇹🇭 Samlarn Road · Phra Sing · Chiang Mai Old City

From approx. ฿800

9.1

My Chiangmai Boutique Lodge

★★★

Boutique Hotel 3★ · Near Tha Phae Gate

📍 🇹🇭 Chang Moi · 12-min walk to Tha Phae Gate · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿1,400

9.1

Norn-Nanta House

★★★

Guesthouse / B&B · Family-run home · Near the Old City

📍 🇹🇭 Nantaram Road · Hai Ya · Chiang Mai

From approx. THB 750

9.1

Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel And Spa

★★★★★

Colonial Boutique 5★ · Small Hotel · Nakara Spa

📍 🇹🇭 Charoen Prathet Road · Chang Khlan · Chiang Mai

From approx. THB 3,500

9.1

Rachamankha a Member of Secret Retreats

★★★★★

Luxury Boutique 5★ · Classic Lanna · Secret Retreats · Old City

📍 🇹🇭 Rachamankha Road · Old City · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿8,500

9.1

The Core Gallery Hotel (The Core Chiang Mai Hotel)

★★★★

Gallery Boutique Hotel 4★ · Huay Kaew Road · next to the CMU Night Market

📍 🇹🇭 Huay Kaew Road · Chang Phueak · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿1,100

9.0

BED Nimman - Adults Only

★★★★

Design Hotel Adults Only · Nimman area

📍 🇹🇭 Siri Mangkalajarn Road · Nimman · Chiang Mai

From approx. THB 2,000

9.0

Green Sleep Hostel

★★

Hostel · Old City · Si Phum

📍 🇹🇭 Ratchadamnoen Soi 7 · Si Phum · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿300

9.0

Live n' Leaf Lifestyle Homestay and Cafe

★★★

Lifestyle Homestay / Poshtel + Cafe · Chiang Mai Old City, near Suan Prung Gate

📍 🇹🇭 Samlan Road · Old City · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿1,700

9.0

Mori Natural Farm

★★★

Japanese-Lanna Farm Stay · on Doi Pong Yaeng, Mae Rim · 4 private houses

📍 🇹🇭 Doi Pong Yaeng · Mae Rim · near Mon Cham · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿3,300

9.0

The Old City Wall Inn

★★

Boutique Budget Inn 2★ · Next to the Old City

📍 🇹🇭 Chang Khlan · Next to the Old City · Chiang Mai

From approx. THB 700

9.0

Sanae' Hotel Nimman

★★★★

Boutique 4★ · All-suite · Heart of Nimman

📍 🇹🇭 Nimmanahaeminda · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿2,000

9.0

The Core Gallery Hotel

★★★★

4★ design hotel · white minimalist + street art · Huay Kaew Road, Chang Phueak · walk to MAYA and Chiang Mai University

📍 🇹🇭 Huay Kaew Road · near MAYA + Chiang Mai University · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿1,200

9.0

The Empress Premier Chiang Mai

★★★★★

City Hotel 5★ · SHA Extra Plus · Chang Khlan area

📍 🇹🇭 Chang Khlan · Charoenprathet · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿2,400

8.9

Bed Addict Hostel x Cafe

★★

Design Hostel + Cafe · Nimmanhaemin area · next to One Nimman and MAYA

📍 🇹🇭 Nimmanhaemin · next to One Nimman · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿420

8.9

HOSTEL by BED (The Common Hostel)

★★

Design Boutique Hostel · Old Town · Adults only

📍 🇹🇭 Old Town · Singharat Road · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿380

8.9

Rati Lanna Riverside Spa Resort

★★★★★

Luxury Resort 5★ · Ping Riverside · Chang Khlan area

📍 🇹🇭 Ping Riverside · Chang Khlan · Chiang Mai

From approx. THB 4,500

8.9

Stay With Nimman

★★

Design stay in the heart of Nimman · two rooftop pools

📍 🇹🇭 Nimmanhaemin · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿1,200

8.9

Veranda High Resort Chiang Mai - MGallery

★★★★★

Resort 5★ · MGallery Collection (Accor) · Hang Dong, on the slopes of Doi Suthep-Pui

📍 🇹🇭 Ban Pong · Hang Dong · Chiang Mai

From approx. THB 4,800

8.9

Yellow Pillow Village

★★★

Boutique Hotel 3★ · 18 rooms · Chang Phueak, Chiang Mai

📍 🇹🇭 Chang Phueak · Near Nimman · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿750

8.8

Flora Creek Chiang Mai

★★★★★

Garden Resort 5★ · 70 rooms · Hang Dong, Chiang Mai

📍 🇹🇭 Hang Dong · on the road to Samoeng · Chiang Mai

From approx. THB 2,500

8.8

Hotel De Wualai

★★★★

Boutique 4★ · Wualai district, near the Saturday Walking Street

📍 🇹🇭 Wualai · Hai Ya · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿1,500

8.8

Hyde Park Chiangmai

★★★★

Boutique 4★ · Suthep area · Near Chiang Mai University · Near Nimman

📍 🇹🇭 Suthep Road · Near Chiang Mai University · Chiang Mai

From approx. THB 1,000

8.8

Sala Lanna Chiang Mai

★★★★

Design Boutique 4★ · Ping Riverside · Wat Gate

📍 🇹🇭 Ping Riverside · Wat Gate · Chiang Mai

From approx. THB 2,400

8.7

Busara Chiangmai Hotel

★★★

Boutique 3★ · central Old City, Phra Sing area

📍 🇹🇭 Samlan Soi 1 · Phra Sing area · Chiang Mai Old City

From approx. ฿1,000

8.7

De Lanna Hotel

★★★

Boutique Midrange 3★ · Heart of the Old City

📍 🇹🇭 Old City · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿1,400

8.7

Kaomai Lanna Resort

★★★★

Nature Boutique Resort · former tobacco-curing barns · UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award 2018

📍 🇹🇭 San Pa Tong · outside Chiang Mai city

From approx. ฿1,500

8.7

Lanna Dusita Riverside Boutique Resort

★★★

Budget Boutique Resort · Ping Riverside

📍 🇹🇭 Ping Riverside · Pa Tan · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿1,200

8.7

Mayflower Grande Hotel Chiang Mai

★★★

City Hotel 3★ · Nimmanahaeminda · 3 min walk to One Nimman

📍 🇹🇭 Nimmanahaeminda · Su Thep · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿900

8.7

Mhonsa Hotel

★★★

Boutique hotel 3★ · 20 rooms · Chiang Mai Gate

📍 🇹🇭 Chiang Mai Gate · Old City · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿800

8.7

Rinn Boutique House

★★★

Boutique House 3★ · Wualai area · steps from the Saturday Walking Street

📍 🇹🇭 Nantaram Road · Wualai · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿900

8.7

Shangri-La Chiang Mai

★★★★★

Luxury Urban Resort 5★ · Shangri-La Group · Chang Klan area

📍 🇹🇭 Chang Klan · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿4,200

8.7

Si Phum Heritage Boutique Bed & Breakfast

★★★

Boutique B&B 3★ · Si Phum area, along the northern moat

📍 🇹🇭 Si Phum · Manee Nopparat Road · by the moat · Chiang Mai

From approx. THB 700

8.7

The Craft Nimman

★★★

3★ boutique hotel · contemporary design · in the heart of Nimmanhaemin Soi 9 · walk to MAYA and One Nimman

📍 🇹🇭 Nimmanhaemin · in the cafe district · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿2,000

8.7

The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai

★★★★

City Hotel 4★ · Chang Klan area · near Night Bazaar

📍 🇹🇭 Chang Klan area · near Night Bazaar · Chiang Mai

From approx. THB 1,400

8.6

Art Mai Gallery Nimman Hotel Chiang Mai by Compass Hospitality

★★★★

Art Boutique 4★ · Heart of Nimman · Compass Hospitality

📍 🇹🇭 Nimmanhaemin Soi 3 · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿1,600

8.6

BEDGASM Poshtel x Cafe @ Nimman

★★★

Poshtel · Minimalist private rooms in the heart of Nimman

📍 🇹🇭 Nimmanhaemin · Suthep · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿650

8.6

BEDGASM Poshtel x Cafe @ Nimman

★★★

Poshtel · boutique budget in the heart of Nimman · with an in-house cafe

📍 🇹🇭 Nimmanahaeminda Road · Su Thep · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿700

8.6

Buri Siri Boutique Hotel

★★★★

Boutique 4★ · Nimman district

📍 🇹🇭 Nimmanhaemin · Sirimangkalajarn 9 · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿1,500

8.6

Haikin Ryokan

★★★

Boutique 3★ ryokan · in-house onsen/sauna · Wua Lai area · near Wat Sri Suphan

📍 🇹🇭 Wua Lai Road · Hai Ya · near Wat Sri Suphan · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿1,300

8.6

Mayflower Grande Hotel Chiang Mai (Nimman)

★★★

3-star hotel in the heart of Nimman · walk to One Nimman · ~110 rooms

📍 🇹🇭 Nimmanhaemin Road · One Nimman · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿900

8.6

Night Bazaar Inn

★★

Budget 2★ · Lanna style in the heart of the Night Bazaar

📍 🇹🇭 Chang Klan · Night Bazaar · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿1,000

8.6

Sri Ngachang

★★

6-room garden guesthouse · Wua Lai area (Saturday Walking Street)

📍 🇹🇭 Wua Lai · Haiya · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿700

8.6

Tamarind Village

★★★★

Boutique 4★ · Contemporary Lanna · Heart of the Old City

📍 🇹🇭 Rajdamnoen Road · Old City · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿4,200

8.6

The Opium Chiang Mai Serviced Apartment

★★★

Serviced Apartment & Hotel 3★ · Chang Phueak · near CMU

📍 🇹🇭 Chang Phueak · Wiang Bua Road · Chiang Mai

From approx. THB 900

8.6

Veranda High Resort Chiang Mai - MGallery

★★★★★

Hillside Resort 5★ · MGallery Collection by Accor

📍 🇹🇭 Hang Dong · foothills · Chiang Mai

From approx. THB 4,500

8.6

Wing Bed

★★★

Boutique Hotel 3★ · Phra Sing area · Inside the Old City

📍 🇹🇭 Soi Samlan · Phra Sing · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿800

8.5

Hmong Hilltribe Lodge

★★★

Hilltribe Lodge · Hmong cultural lodge in the Mae Rim valley

📍 🇹🇭 Mae Raem · Mae Rim · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿1,300

8.5

ibis Styles Chiang Mai

★★★

Midrange Chain Hotel 3★ · ibis Styles (Accor)

📍 🇹🇭 Chang Phueak · Near Nimman · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿1,000

8.5

The Opium Chiang Mai

★★★

Serviced Apartment & Hotel 3★ · Chang Phueak area

📍 🇹🇭 Chang Phueak · Viangbua · Chiang Mai

From approx. THB 980

8.4

Hotel De Nara

★★★★

Boutique Hotel 4★ · Old City Center

📍 🇹🇭 Old City · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿1,100

8.4

Proud Phu Fah Hip & Green Resort

★★★★

Boutique Eco Resort · streamside villas on a Mae Rim mountainside at around 1,150m

📍 🇹🇭 Mae Rim mountainside · Mae Rim-Samoeng road · near Mon Cham · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿2,500

8.4

Room No.7

★★★

Budget Boutique 3★ · Central Nimman · 21 rooms

📍 🇹🇭 Nimmanhaemin Soi 7 · Chiang Mai

From approx. THB 1,200

8.4

Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa Chiang Mai

★★★★★

Resort & Spa 5★ · Centara Boutique Collection · SHA Extra Plus

📍 🇹🇭 Wat Gate · Ping River side · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿2,800

8.3

Horizon Village & Resort

★★★★

Botanic Garden Resort 4★ · ~246 rooms · Doi Saket, Chiang Mai

📍 🇹🇭 Doi Saket · Tweechol Botanic Garden · Chiang Mai

From approx. THB 1,200

8.2

Jirung Health Village

★★★★

Wellness Resort 4★ · Holistic Wellness · Mae Rim, Chiang Mai

📍 🇹🇭 Mae Rim · In the Valley · Chiang Mai

From approx. THB 2,700

8.1

Mae Sa Valley Garden Resort

★★★

Garden Resort 3★ · Wooden cottages in Mae Sa Valley · Mae Rim, Chiang Mai

📍 🇹🇭 Mae Sa Valley · Mae Rim · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿1,400

8.0

Noble House Chiangmai

★★★

3★ Guesthouse · By Chiang Mai Gate · Wualai Walking Street

📍 🇹🇭 Hai Ya · Chiang Mai Gate · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿900

8.0

Wua Lai Boutique Hotel Chiang Mai

★★★

Boutique 3★ · Entrance to Wua Lai Walking Street (Casa VESPA)

📍 🇹🇭 Wua Lai Road · Haiya · Chiang Mai

From approx. THB 700

7.4

at NaTa Chiangmai Chic Jungle

★★★

Jungle Resort 3★ · beside a Mae Rim stream (managed by Capital O / OYO)

📍 🇹🇭 Mae Raem subdistrict · Mae Rim District · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿950

6.7

Sri Chiang Yeun House

★★★

Boutique House 3★ · Inside the old city walls, next to Chang Phuak Gate

📍 🇹🇭 Old town · Chang Phuak Gate · Chiang Mai

From approx. ฿700

Things to do in Chiang Mai

Highlights and sights around Chiang Mai — nature, city and culture

The old city moat and Tha Phae Gate

The square heart of the old town, lined with dozens of old temples you can spend all day wandering between

Doi Suthep

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep sits on a peak overlooking the whole city, the one shrine locals say you should pay respects to at least once

Nimmanhaemin Road

The strip of cafes, restaurants, and coworking spaces where the younger crowd and remote workers tend to gather

Sunday Walking Street

A night market running the length of Ratchadamnoen Road, with craft stalls, street food, and live music along the way

Mae Rim and San Kamphaeng districts

The outskirts packed with cafes in the fields, vegetable gardens, and mountain views, great for an aimless drive

Doi Inthanon

Thailand's highest peak, cool all year, with waterfalls and trekking trails through the cloud forest

Grand Canyon Water Park Chiang Mai A Floating Aqua Park for a Full Day With Kids

Mon Jam & Mae Rim Sea of Mist, Farms, View Cafes & Camping

Nimmanhaemin (Nimman) Chiang Mai's Lifestyle District

Pongyang Jungle Coaster & Zipline A jungle adventure the whole family can ride

Best tours & activities in Chiang Mai

Where to eat in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai's signature food — real local spots, rounded up and ranked

Khao soi

Egg noodles in a coconut-milk curry broth with northern spices, served with chicken or beef, the dish you miss about Chiang Mai before anything else

Nam ngiao and khanom jeen

A mildly sour nam ngiao broth over rice noodles, eaten with crispy pork rinds and fresh vegetables, a popular breakfast

Sai ua and khaep mu

Northern-style snacks, the herby sausage and crispy pork rinds, sold at morning markets and souvenir shops all over town

Khantoke and northern food

A spread of nam phrik ong, nam phrik num, and gaeng hang lay, eaten with sticky rice

Cafes and hill-grown coffee

This town has a huge number of coffee shops using beans from the surrounding hills like Mon Cham and Doi Chang

Morning markets and street food

Warorot Market (Kad Luang) and Ton Phayom Market are full of fresh produce and ready-made dishes at easy prices

Mu kratha

Thai-style grill-and-hotpot spots are everywhere in town, the dinner locals meet up over

Chiang Mai Cafes 2026 10 Spots in Town, Nimman & the Mae Rim Fields

Chiang Mai Roasters 10 Specialty Cafes Roasting Hill Beans

Chiang Mai Desserts, Bakeries & Matcha 11 Spots for the Sweet-Toothed

Chiang Mai Fine Dining & Michelin 10 Spots for a Special Meal

Chiang Mai Food 12 Dishes to Try

10 Best Khao Soi Spots in Chiang Mai

Breakfast Like a Chiang Mai Local

Chiang Mai Mookata 9 Value BBQ Buffets

Northern Thai Food in Chiang Mai 10 Traditional Spots Locals Actually Eat At

10 Out-of-Town Restaurants Near Chiang Mai Mountain & Rice-Field Views

Ping River Restaurants, Chiang Mai 10 Riverside Spots for a Special Meal

Chiang Mai Street Food Market by Market

Vegetarian & Vegan Chiang Mai 11 Healthy Spots Worth a Stop

CHAWEE Bib Gourmand 2026

Dan Chicken Rice (San Sai) Bib Gourmand 2026

Euang Kam Sai Bib Gourmand 2026

Gongkham Bib Gourmand 2026

Guay Jub Chang Moi Tat Mai Bib Gourmand 2026

Huan Soontaree Bib Gourmand 2026

Huen Muan Jai Bib Gourmand 2026

Khao Soi Mae Sai Bib Gourmand 2026

Krua Lawng Khao Bib Gourmand 2026

Lung Khajohn Wat Ket Bib Gourmand 2026

Magnolia Café Bib Gourmand 2026

Meena Bib Gourmand 2026

Rasik Local Kitchen Bib Gourmand 2026

Roti Pa Day Bib Gourmand 2026

Saiyut and Doctor Sai Kitchen Bib Gourmand 2026

Sanae Bib Gourmand 2026

Sanpakoi Kanomjeen Bib Gourmand 2026

Tue Ka Ko Na Prince Bib Gourmand 2026

Khao Soi in Chiang Mai 10 Shops Locals Actually Eat At

Top 10 Popular Attractions in Chiang Mai Province

10 Most Popular Restaurants in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai itineraries

Ready-made plans — from a day trip to 2–3 days, plus routes to neighbouring provinces

Chiang Mai in One Day Old City · Doi Suthep · Nimman

Chiang Mai Itinerary 2 Days 1 Night — City + Mountain

Chiang Mai in 3 Days, 2 Nights Old City + Mountains + Cafes

Chiang Mai on a Budget A Smart 3-Day Backpacker Plan

Chiang Mai Cafe Hopping Plan Coffee & Bites in 1-2 Days

Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai 4 Days, 3 Nights

Doi Ang Khang Road Trip Driving From Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai With Kids: 3 Days Elephants, Zoo & Farm Cafes

First Time in Chiang Mai What to Know + a 3-Day Plan

Chiang Mai for Nature Lovers Doi Inthanon, Mon Jam & Waterfalls in 3 Days

The Curvy Loop Chiang Mai–Pai–Mae Hong Son

Chiang Mai for Photographers 3 Days of Cafes, Temples & Mountains

Chiang Mai Temples & Lanna Culture: A 3-Day Plan

Chiang Rai →Lamphun →Lampang →Mae Hong Son →

Continue to nearby provinces

Planning your Chiang Mai trip

Best time to go, getting around, and what to know before visiting Chiang Mai

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Best time

November–February, cool and clear (skip March–April when the air gets smoky)

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Getting around

A detailed guide to getting around Chiang Mai · Open guide →

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Region

Northern Thailand · Explore Northern Thailand →

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Prep

A prep checklist · Read tips →

Best time to go

✅ Nov–Feb

Cool & dry

Best season — cool and clear

🔆 Mar–May

Hot

Hot, strong midday sun

🌧️ Jun–Oct

Rainy

Lush and green, fewer crowds, passing rain

⚠️ Chiang Mai is in the North — Feb–Apr can bring seasonal haze (high PM2.5). Check air quality before you go and ease up on strenuous outdoor activities.

Daily budget

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Budget

฿800–1,500

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Mid-range

฿1,800–3,500

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Comfort

฿4,500+

* Rough estimate per person/day — stay, food and activities

Prep guides

Best Time to Visit Chiang Mai?

Bangkok–Chiang Mai EV Road Trip

Chiang Mai Travel Tips Best Time, Budget, SIM, Packing

Best Thai cooking classes in Chiang Mai

Best spa & wellness in Chiang Mai