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Chiang Mai

The relaxed capital of the north: an old walled city full of temples, mountain viewpoints, night markets and great cafés.

🌤️ Best time to visit

November–February is cool and clear. February–April can have smoky haze; May–October is green and rainy.

🛺 Getting around

Red songthaew trucks, Grab and rented scooters. The Old City is easy to walk.

🗺️ Region

North · Chiang Mai

⭐ Top things to do

  1. Old City temples (Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phra Singh)
  2. Doi Suthep viewpoint
  3. Sunday Walking Street
  4. Ethical elephant sanctuaries
  5. Nimman cafés

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Stays in Chiang Mai

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Vdara Pool Resort & Spa Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai

Why we like it: A pool resort with spa for a relaxing base between temples, night markets and mountain day trips.

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Transport

Getting there

🏮 Festival calendar

Chiang Mai Flower FestivalEarly February (first weekend)

Flower-covered parade floats and gardens in full bloom.

Songkran (Thai New Year)13–15 April

The nationwide water festival. Expect to get soaked — bring a waterproof phone pouch!

Yi Peng Lantern FestivalNovember (with Loy Krathong)

Thousands of lanterns released into the night sky. Book hotels early.

🧳 Before you go

The three things most travellers sort out first.

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Thai eSIM

Data the moment you land — Grab and maps just work.

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Airport transfer

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