Everything You Need To Know About Chaing Mai

Chaing Mai is the 2nd largest city of Thailand after Bangkok! Lot of people plan to visit Chiang Mai for Loy Krathong festival which usually happens around November and entire sky is filled with sky lantern (on my wishlist)

Places to visit

1. Wat Phra Singh Woramahawihan

Google Maps Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6Spkcjzpgt8oXGwH8

2. Doi Suthep

Google Maps Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nGNQCaWjNyhcdPMA8

3. Wat Pha Lat

Google Maps Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Hd6D5TNbsLqawJuf8

4. Wat Lok Moli

Google Maps Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RcFSLXHBEt7Hp2zV8

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Party Places in Chiang Mai

1. Zoe in Yellow

Google Maps Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1s4Gx8rdhDaZEJW19

This is the place where you\’ll find all the expats

2. SPV CAFE 

Google Maps Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KHzUWnsVyAYv53h59

This place is really small and you\’re suppose to just find locals

3. White Line Studio

Google Maps Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xXzhx1GfXyR48FET8

This place is really small and you\’re suppose to just find locals. The live music was really amazing here

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Cafes/Food Recommendation in Chaing Mai

1. Teng Nueng

Google Maps Location: Teng Nueng

2. Chada Vegetarian Restaurant

Google Maps Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nm3q6P4Cpy5EV3JcA

3. Zohng Coffee 

Google Maps Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xiNNFK4n9Zs26Nus7

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FAQs

What should I cover if I have 3 weeks?

I’ll suggest not to go to the southern part of Thailand if you have 3 weeks, I’ll stick to the North and Central. You have enough to explore in Chiang Mai, Chaing Rai & Pai. Few more National Parks between Bangkok and Chaing Mai. You’ll need easily 2-3 weeks if you want to hop around the Islands in the South

I made the mistake of going to the Island in my one month plan while exploring Thailand, I did it really fast and will not recommend the same.

Which is better, Chaing Mai or Chaing Rai?

If I want to choose between Chiang Mai and Chaing Rai, I’ll spend more time in Chaing Rai. Few of the amazing places like white temple, blue temple are in Chaing Rai

Travel Munch Repeat Recommendation for Chiang Mai

I\’ll recommend to visit Pai when you plan Chiang Mai. Pai has such an amazing and lowkey vibe, I\’ll recommend not to miss it when you travel to Chiang. They also have tipsy tubing which is one of the best in Thailand, it\’s actually better than the one I did in Laos.