Romain Beuvart

Chiang Mai Vacations

4.7

3 reviews

Chiang Mai is the capital of Northern Thailand.

Visit Chiang Mai

Art & Culture
Place or Historical Monument
Handicraft

Chiang Mai: How to get there?

One hour by plane from Bangkok

Chiang Mai: When to go?

Ideally from October to March

Chiang Mai: For how long?

3 to 5 days

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Chiang Mai: What to see in the surroundings?

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What our travelers think about their stay

Clémentine Camara

Seasoned Traveller

Chiang Mai is known as the 'Rose of the North,' and it's the point of departure for all the excursions you'll be looking forward to in Northern Thailand. In short, it's somewhere you absolutely must visit if you want to experience the 'real' Thailand.

My suggestion

Plan to spend at least one weekend there if you want to see the Saturday and Sunday markets, which are both held at night and are very busy, with good reason.

Romain Beuvart

Seasoned Traveller

Ancient capital of the kingdom of Lanna, Chiang Mai is "the Rose of the North", famous for its mountains and the tribal villages which encircle it.

My suggestion

You'll need to get up early to see the morning ritual of the monks walking round the temples so that the locals can give them offerings, including their meals for the day.