Chiang Mai

One of the authors’ favorite places to stay in Thailand, featured as their Chiang Mai accommodation choice.

A lovely coffee stop in the village near the Doi Inthanon park entrance.

Recommended for an evening out with live music in Chiang Mai.

Listed among the authors' recommended places to enjoy live music in the city.

Recommended among the authors' favorite restaurants in Nimman.

Recommended as a lovely coffee stop during a day of sightseeing in Chiang Mai.

Suggested as a useful accommodation base for Doi Inthanon, with more choices than elsewhere in the park area.

Recommended in the final roundup of favorite Chiang Mai stays.

Included in the authors' recommended cafes and restaurants for exploring Chiang Mai's food scene.

Listed among the authors' favorite hidden cafes to seek out while exploring the city.

Visit this historic city gate for the excellent nightly market nearby.

Highlighted for its lively night markets. The authors caution against visiting during the January-to-March burning season.

A recommended coffee stop for sampling Chiang Mai's flourishing cafe scene.

Included among the authors’ standout experiences in northern Thailand, with its pagodas featured in the guide.

Featured as one of the authors’ recommended experiences near Chiang Mai for visiting an elephant sanctuary.

One of the authors' favorite stays for visiting Doi Inthanon; advance booking is advised because local accommodation is limited.

Included in the authors’ favorite accommodation shortlist for Chiang Mai.

Featured as a recommended vegetarian dining option in the city.

A recommended evening venue in the authors' selection of live-music spots.

Included in the authors' recommended places to eat in Nimman.

Recommended as one of the author's preferred places to stay in Chiang Mai.

A recommended choice for Thai food in Chiang Mai.

A two-hour guided hike through jungle and grassland with sweeping mountain views. Winter mornings can bring clouds swirling through the valleys below.

Do not miss the temple views from this lookout along the Kew Mae Pan hike.

One of the authors’ favorite accommodation recommendations in Chiang Mai.

Included among the authors' favorite places to stay when exploring Doi Inthanon.

One of the authors' recommended Chiang Mai hotels.

Named as one of the authors' favorite food spots in the trendy Nimman neighborhood.

Recommended among the authors' accommodation picks for a Doi Inthanon visit.

Recommended as a tucked-away coffee stop while exploring the Old Town and included in the authors' favorite dining spots.

A trendy alternative to the Old Town, with plenty of appealing shops and cafes.

One of the authors' recommended nightlife spots for catching live music.

Head here for live music after returning to Chiang Mai.

One of the authors' recommended hidden coffee shops for a break while exploring Chiang Mai.

The recommended base for first-time visitors, with easy access to attractions and the Sunday Night Market.

Featured among the authors' favorite tucked-away coffee stops in the city.

Take a short forest hike to dramatic golden cliffs and 30-meter rock pillars. The authors recommend it as a scenic stop on the way to Doi Inthanon.

One of the authors' favorite dining spots in Nimman.

Included in the authors' favorite Chiang Mai accommodation picks.

Included among the authors' best hidden coffee-shop recommendations.

The standout feature of Doi Inthanon's temple complex, particularly worth seeing at sunrise.

Highlighted as a famous market conveniently accessible when staying in the Old Town.

The Old Town's best-known entrance hosts festivals and parades and marks the starting point of the Sunday Night Market.

A favorite Nimman stop for homemade ice cream.

Admire this powerful 80-meter waterfall and look for rainbows in its mist. Nearby paths offer different perspectives, but swimming is not permitted.

Explore a striking temple complex with a monumental red-brick pagoda, elephant statues, a Naga staircase, and an ancient reclining Buddha.

Recommended as one of the beautiful temples to visit during a morning exploring the Old Town.

This beautiful temple houses the sacred Lion Buddha image. The authors particularly admire its golden illumination after dark.

Visit early to experience this striking temple perched high on Doi Suthep mountain.

Shop for fresh ingredients at a local market before cooking in an organic farm's open-air kitchen. Classes cover dishes such as pad thai, green curry, fresh spring rolls, and sticky rice.