• Chiang Mai Hotels and Travel Guide

  Chiang Mai Travel Information

  Chiang Mai is a land of misty mountains and colourful hill tribes, a playground for seasoned travellers, a paradise for shoppers and a delight for adventurers. Here the curious can expand their horizons with Thai massage and cooking courses. The aesthete will be bowled over by the variety of handicrafts. The wild child will find plenty of lively nightlife, and the epicure can indulge in wonderful cuisine. Chiang Mai truly has it all.

  Located 700km (435 miles) north of Bangkok in a verdant valley on the banks of the Ping River, Chiang Mai was founded in 1296 as the capital of the ancient Lanna Kingdom. Today it is a place where past and the present seamlessly merge with modern buildings standing side by side with venerable temples. Not convinced yet? See our 10 Must See and Do list.
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  1. Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel & Spa 4.7/ 5 THB 4716.81
  2. BED Phrasingh Hotel 4.5/ 5 THB 1895.94
  3. Shangri-La Hotel Chiang Mai 4.5/ 5 THB 4411.16
  4. RarinJinda Wellness Spa Resort 4.5/ 5 THB 3455.05
  5. Le Meridien Chiang Mai 4.4/ 5 THB 3594.36
  6. dusitD2 Chiang Mai 4.4/ 5 THB 3400.98
  7. The Empress Hotel Chiang Mai 4.2/ 5 THB 1706.38
  8. Eastin Tan Hotel Chiang Mai 4.1/ 5 THB 1884.85
  9. Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa Chiang Mai 4.4/ 5 THB 2454.22
  10. Raminglodge Hotel & Spa 3.9/ 5 THB 1289.14

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  Tours

  1. Excursion to Ancient Temples
  2. Night Safari Tour
  3. Arts & Crafts Half-Day Tour
  4. Sankampaeng Countryside Cycling Tour with Hot Springs
  5. 2-Day Golf Tour with Zipline Excursion
  6. Private Thai Cooking Class in Traditional Home
  7. Aroy Aroy Thai Cooking School & Market Tour
  8. Tour of Chiang Mai Night Bazaar
  9. Khantoke Dinner with Traditional Dance Performance
  10. Ancient City of Wiang Kum Kam & Wat Chiang Man

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• First Time in Chiang Mai? How to pick the right area for your hotel...

  Choosing a hotel in the wrong area can ruin your holiday so it's worth spending a couple of minutes looking at the pros and cons of Read More...

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  10 Best Things to Do Chiang Mai

  Chiang Mai offers a diverse range of natural and cultural attractions – beautiful temples, hill-tribe villages to national parks, Read More...

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  10 Best Hotels in Chiang Mai

  These Top 10 Chiang Mai Hotels is an eclectic mix, from a chic riverside retreat and Asian-style artist’s loft to mountainside Read More...

• 2 Days in Chiang Mai

  You will be able to see and do a lot in two days in Chiang Mai thanks to its compact size, plentiful one- and even half-day trips and Read More...

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  10 Best Restaurants in Chiang Mai

  Chiang Mai’s dining scene offers a diverse blend of traditional northern Thai cuisine, regional Thai flavours and multi-cultural Read More...

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  10 Best Shopping Experiences

  Chiang Mai is one of the few places where you can visit a factory or artisan’s workshop, watch crafts people at work, or Read More...

Where to Stay in Chiang Mai

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  10 Best Hotels in Chiang Mai

  These Top 10 Chiang Mai Hotels is an eclectic mix, from a chic riverside retreat and Asian-style artist’s loft to mountainside Read More...

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  10 Best Luxury Hotels

  The Best Luxury Hotels in Chiang Mai all have a certain charismatic air, a delightful sense of place, top-notch service and, in some Read More...

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  10 Best Budget Hotels

  The best budget hotels in Chiang Mai are sourced from all over town to ensure that anyone looking for a hotel that’s easy Read More...

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  10 Best Hotels in Chiang Mai Old City

  The best hotels in Chiang Mai Old City follow a theme of classic Lanna-style architecture, gorgeous interiors and inimitable Thai Read More...

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  10 Best Chiang Mai Riverside Hotels

  A stay on the Riverside in Chiang Mai is all about relaxation, and the finest hotels and resorts strive to provide the necessary Read More...

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  10 Best Hotels in Chiang Mai Night Bazaar

  Booking a hotel in the Night Bazaar area of Chiang Mai offers the ultimate in convenience. Shops, restaurants, spas, bars, and many Read More...

What to See and Do in Chiang Mai

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  10 Best Things to Do Chiang Mai

  Chiang Mai offers a diverse range of natural and cultural attractions – beautiful temples, hill-tribe villages to national parks, Read More...

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  10 Must-See Temples in Chiang Mai

  Chiang Mai is not exactly short of a temple or two. There are over 300 ‘wats’ scattered throughout the city and Read More...

• Chiang Mai Zoo

  Covering 200 acres of land in the foothills of Doi Suthep and providing excellent views of the city in addition to its fascinating Read More...

Where to Go in Chiang Mai

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• Chiang Mai Old City

  Chiang Mai has great food and fantastic shopping, but its lofty peaks, lush forests and mighty rivers of Chiang Mai offer a wealth Read More...

• Night Bazaar

  The main venue for shopping in Chiang Mai, the Night Bazaar is a must-visit. Located at the intersection of Chang Khlan and Loi Khro Read More...

• Riverside

  The understated elegance of Thailand’s second city shuns the development of five-star hotels along its riverbanks in favour Read More...

Where to Shop

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  10 Best Shopping Experiences

  Chiang Mai is one of the few places where you can visit a factory or artisan’s workshop, watch crafts people at work, or Read More...

• Central Festival Chiang Mai

  Central Festival Chiang Mai is the first full-scale lifestyle shopping centre and the forms part of a triad of new glitzy malls that Read More...

• Sunday Walking Street Market

  At Sunday Weekend Walking Street, Chiang Mai comes to life in a vibrant spectrum of art, crafts, music and food – with mostly Read More...

Tours & Activities

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• All Tours in Chiang Mai

  Make the most of a visit to this beautiful part of the Thai Kingdom with an organised tour that takes all the hassle out of Read More...

• 10 Best Tours in Chiang Mai

  The vast expanse of Chiang Mai’s lush, forested mountains offers a refreshing escape for those in search for tranquility and Read More...

• Chiang Mai Day Trips & Excursions

  To truly enjoy Chiang Mai you shouldn’t consign yourself to the city. Instead, try to get out into the surrounding area to Read More...

Where to Go at Night

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  10 Best Nightlife in Old City

  The Old City in Chiang Mai is best known for its refined culture and relaxed ambiance during the day, but at night the city comes Read More...

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  5 Best Rooftop Bars in Chiang Mai

  Here’s our five favourite rooftops in Chiang Mai, from golden oldies 24 floors up, to swish new terraces with shisha and Read More...

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  10 Best Nightlife Experiences

  Here are some of the finest nocturnal pursuits in Chiang Mai; an electic concoction of activities and entertainment options to Read More...

Where to Eat

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  10 Best Chiang Mai Food

  Like its art, language and cultural heritage, Chiang Mai food is distinct from its cousins to the south and east, featuring a much Read More...

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  10 Best Restaurants in Chiang Mai

  Chiang Mai’s dining scene offers a diverse blend of traditional northern Thai cuisine, regional Thai flavours and multi-cultural Read More...

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  10 Best Restaurants in Chiang Mai Riverside

  Many of the best restaurants in Chiang Mai are located along the Ping River in the Riverside district of Chiang Mai. Check out the Read More...

Good to Know about Chiang Mai

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• Chiang Mai Maps

  Our interactive map displays all available hotels with photos, facilities and guest comments as well as attractions, landmarks and Read More...

• Events and Festivals

  Chiang Mai’s festivals and events largely celebrate its wealth of cultural, artistic and natural heritage. Yee Peng is perhaps Read More...

• Chiang Mai Weather

  With its more Northern latitude and higher elevation, Chiang Mai enjoys a cooler climate than the stifling central plains near Bangkok. Read More...

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• 10 Best Local Restaurants

  Chiang Mai is a local food heaven within a country often touted as having the best cuisine in the world. Chiang Mai is the place to Read More...

• 10 Cheap Things To Do (or even Free!)

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• Wat Phan Tao

  Wat Phan Tao is a beautiful wooden temple with a decorated garden area. Sitting next to the famous Wat Chedi Luang this temple is Read More...

• Wat Lok Molee

  Wat Lok Molee is an older temple in Chiang Mai which features a 14th century chedi, manicured garden area and an impressive prayer Read More...

• Paak Dang Restaurant Chiang Mai

  Paak Dang restaurant is a romantic spot with a range of great food right by the river. Overlooking the Mae Ping River it is Read More...

• 5 Best Khao Soi in Chiang Mai

  The crown for the best Khao Soi in Chiang Mai is hotly contested, but from the many restaurants who serve this famous northern Read More...

• 5 Best Spa in Chiang Mai

  The best spas in Chiang Mai are sanctuaries of health and well-being. From the moment you enter, right through your treatment, until Read More...

• Huay Tung Tao Lake

  Huay Tung Tao is a large lake with bamboo huts to relax in while overlooking mountains of Doi Pui. Huey Tung Tao is about a 20 minute Read More...

• Mon Jam

  Mon Jam is a beautiful mountain top viewpoint and restaurant that has views over the Mae Rim Valley and Royal Project farms. Mon Read More...