Chiangmai Guidebook
Drinks & Nightlife
The most popular night club for the youngster in Chiangmai. Local and tourist all go there. Weekend can be super crowd.
393 locals recommend
Warm Up Cafe
40 ถนน นิมมานเหมินทร์The most popular night club for the youngster in Chiangmai. Local and tourist all go there. Weekend can be super crowd.
Super touristy and it's located inside the old town. They close early though, but you can walk to an by after party near by. Ask me if you would like to know ;)
223 locals recommend
Zoe in Yellow Chiangmai Thailand
Ratvithi RoadSuper touristy and it's located inside the old town. They close early though, but you can walk to an by after party near by. Ask me if you would like to know ;)
Famous for dinner next to Ping river plus live music when you feel like party. Call ahead to reserve a table on the Fri - Sat or just walk-in as a solo, you properly meet new friends there.
176 locals recommend
The Riverside Bar & Restaurant
11 ถนน เจริญราษฎร์Famous for dinner next to Ping river plus live music when you feel like party. Call ahead to reserve a table on the Fri - Sat or just walk-in as a solo, you properly meet new friends there.
Shopping
The most closest shopping and great view on the rooftop.
646 locals recommend
Maya Lifestyle Shopping Center
55 หมู่ที่ 5 Huay Kaew RoadThe most closest shopping and great view on the rooftop.
I can find everything you need here, I mean EVERYTHING.
356 locals recommend
CentralFestival Chiangmai
99/2 หมู่ที่ 4 ถนน ซุปเปอร์ไฮเวย์ เชียงใหม่-ลำปางI can find everything you need here, I mean EVERYTHING.
CentralPlaza Chiangmai Airport
252-252/1 Thanon MahidolAnother big mall in Chiangmai.
It can be expensive to shop here because most stuff are imported or grad A food.
41 locals recommend
Rimping Supermarket Maya Lifestyle Branch
Huay Kaew RoadIt can be expensive to shop here because most stuff are imported or grad A food.
Makro Foodservice สาขา ศิริมังคลาจารย์
63 Siri Mangkalajarn RdTon Payom Market
ซอยFresh products and street food.
Not too far from apartment.
ฉำฉา Chamcha Market
16 หมู่ 2 ซอย 11Great weekend morning market from organic products to crafting. I recommend to having Thai breakfast there.
53 locals recommend
JingJai Market Chiang Mai
45 Thanon AtsadathonGreat weekend morning market from organic products to crafting. I recommend to having Thai breakfast there.
If you like crafting, here is another plaza to visit. Some good restaurants and cafes here and near by as well.
79 locals recommend
Bann Kang Wat
Soi Ban Ram PoangIf you like crafting, here is another plaza to visit. Some good restaurants and cafes here and near by as well.
Metal Studio Jewelry
soi 7Beautiful handmade silver jewelry by my talented friend.
Florist Market Mueang Chiang Mai
90 Wichayanon RdGreat for sightseeing- shopping by day and street food hunting by night.
41 locals recommend
Warorot Market ตลาดวโรรส
Wichayanon RoadGreat for sightseeing- shopping by day and street food hunting by night.
Chiangmai first mall.
Close to apartment.
**Name changed to Central Outlet Chiangmai.
กาดสวนแก้ว Kadsuankaew
21 Huay Kaew RdChiangmai first mall.
Close to apartment.
**Name changed to Central Outlet Chiangmai.
Royal Project Shop
Chiang Mai Outer Ring RoadOrganic fresh produce. Not too far from our apartment.
Essentials
Grace Dental Clinic
It's close by and they speak English.
Dental World
1 Thanon Rat Chiang SaenAnother good dental
I hope you no need to go here but just in case, you need a doctor.
70 locals recommend
Chiangmai Ram Hospital
8 Thanon Bunrueang RitI hope you no need to go here but just in case, you need a doctor.
I hope you no need to go here but just in case, you need a doctor. I go there every year for a manual heath check-up.
16 locals recommend
Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai
88/8-9 ถนน ซุปเปอร์ไฮเวย์ เชียงใหม่-ลำปางI hope you no need to go here but just in case, you need a doctor. I go there every year for a manual heath check-up.
Fah Lanna Spa - in the Old Town
57/1 Wiang Kaew RdThis place is my favorite spa in Chiangmai.
Parks & Nature
The only park in Chiangmai old town where you can go for a walk, jog, Yoga, chill. Free wifi also offer here but I never use it. Wait till evening and see some local men come out and play some interesting sport ;)
102 locals recommend
Buak Hard Public Park
Thanon ArakThe only park in Chiangmai old town where you can go for a walk, jog, Yoga, chill. Free wifi also offer here but I never use it. Wait till evening and see some local men come out and play some interesting sport ;)
Hiking trails, waterfall, walking, running, mountain biking, beach, local restaurants.
**the water at the reservoir is very deep, please BE CAREFUL.
Must pay small fee at the entrance.
65 locals recommend
Huay Tueng Thao Reservoir
Hiking trails, waterfall, walking, running, mountain biking, beach, local restaurants.
**the water at the reservoir is very deep, please BE CAREFUL.
Must pay small fee at the entrance.
Ang Kaew Reservoir Running Track
The highest mountain in Thailand. Have great trails to hike or just visiting one day trip.
**Very popular for locals during winter time.
146 locals recommend
Doi Inthanon View Point
The highest mountain in Thailand. Have great trails to hike or just visiting one day trip.
**Very popular for locals during winter time.
Wat Pha Lat Monk's Trail
Enjoy the view of Thai cherry blossom around late December- January - beginning of February depending to the weather.
*Small road and sometimes high traffic during the winter, please be careful.
Ban Khun Chang Khian
ซอย อยู่เย็น 4Enjoy the view of Thai cherry blossom around late December- January - beginning of February depending to the weather.
*Small road and sometimes high traffic during the winter, please be careful.
Muang On Cave
**small fee for entrance
Bua Tong Waterfalls
View Point between Chiangmai and Lampang.
**The road is very steep and narrow. Please be careful**
Kew Fin
View Point between Chiangmai and Lampang.
**The road is very steep and narrow. Please be careful**
Everything Else
Check out www.bennyhomecooking.com or find them on Facebook if you want to learn how to cook Thai food while you're in town. My friends run this small cooking school just 30 mins outside of Chiangmai. They will pick you up, so no worries about traveling to their place and please tell Khun Nan that I say hi!
Benny's Home Cooking Chiang Mai
ซอย 6Check out www.bennyhomecooking.com or find them on Facebook if you want to learn how to cook Thai food while you're in town. My friends run this small cooking school just 30 mins outside of Chiangmai. They will pick you up, so no worries about traveling to their place and please tell Khun Nan that I say hi!
Sightseeing
สะพานเหล็ก
TEMPLE SU THEP
If you don't come here, you never been to Chiangmai.
Sunday Walking Street from 5 PM to 9 PM. Wear comfortable shoes and be hungry for lots of street foods.
117 locals recommend
Tha Pae Walking Street
Rachadamnoen RoadSunday Walking Street from 5 PM to 9 PM. Wear comfortable shoes and be hungry for lots of street foods.
Visit the China town - Chiangmai Nawarat Market in the morning to see how the locals living and come back in the evening to see the different. Make sure you walk around all the streets and try street food.
*if you have sensitive stomach I would recommend to be a bit picky of what you’ll eat. Otherwise be adventurous and try everything!
China Town
Chang Moi RoadVisit the China town - Chiangmai Nawarat Market in the morning to see how the locals living and come back in the evening to see the different. Make sure you walk around all the streets and try street food.
*if you have sensitive stomach I would recommend to be a bit picky of what you’ll eat. Otherwise be adventurous and try everything!
Mae Kampong station
Wat Umong
Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara
103 Prapokkloa Rd**Foreigner must pay at entrance**
Wat Phra Singh
2 Samlarn RdSaturday Night Market Chiangmai
69 Wua Lai RdSaturday evening walking street.
Ban Khun Chang Khian
ซอย อยู่เย็น 4Hmong Village
Wat Jed Yod
Jetyod RoadOld ruined. The lost city. I very recommend this place if you like something historical.
82 locals recommend
Wiang Kum Kam
Ban Sao Hin Soi 10Old ruined. The lost city. I very recommend this place if you like something historical.
This hidden gem, you will see old fashioned Chiangmai (Lanna) houses and the traditional rice barns. Not too far from our apartment. I very recommend this place if you like something historical.
9 locals recommend
Lanna Traditional House Museum CMU
239 ถนนริมคลองชลประทานThis hidden gem, you will see old fashioned Chiangmai (Lanna) houses and the traditional rice barns. Not too far from our apartment. I very recommend this place if you like something historical.
Lanna Architecture Center
117 Rachadamnoen RdRoyal Park Rajapruek
334**must pay to get in.
Chiangmai Art Museum