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Chiang Mai
The North's laid-back cultural capital: Old City temples, weekend Walking Street markets, and mountain day trips to Doi Suthep, at Thailand's friendliest cost of living for long stays. Best visited in the cool season; skip smoky March.
37 guides 50+ upcoming events Best: Nov–Feb
Know before you go
Best time to go The best time to visit Chiang Mai is November through February, the cool season, when daytime temperatures sit around 29-33°C, rainfall is minimal, and air quality is at its best. Best Time to Visit Chiang Mai (2026 Month-by-Month Guide) → Cost of living A single person living in Chiang Mai can get by on a lean budget of roughly ฿20,000-฿27,000/month (US$605-$820 at ฿33 = US$1, July 2026) with shared or basic housing, market food, and a scooter. Cost of Living in Chiang Mai 2026 → Getting around Chiang Mai has no metro or train, so getting around means songthaews (shared red trucks, ฿20-30 flat fare in the city), Grab ride-hailing (roughly ฿45-100 for a short trip), tuk-tuks (negotiated, ฿30-100 short hops),… Getting Around Chiang Mai 2026 → Top things to do The best things to do in Chiang Mai split into a few clear groups: Old City temples (Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang, free-฿40) plus the hilltop Wat Phra That Doi Suthep (฿30, plus transport), the weekend Walking Stre… Things to Do in Chiang Mai 2026: The Complete Guide →
Where to stay in Chiang Mai
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★★★★★ U Nimman Chiang Mai 9.311,366 reviews
★★★★ Travelodge Nimman 9.210,704 reviews
★★★ Hotel MAYU Chiang Mai 9.28,612 reviews
★★★ Kokotel Chiang Mai Nimman 9.09,271 reviews
★★★★ Eastin Tan Hotel Chiang Mai 9.27,129 reviews
★★★ BED Nimman - Adult Only 9.45,606 reviews
★★★★ Moose Hotel Nimman 9.35,800 reviews
★★★★ Panviman Chiangmai Spa Resort 8.88,564 reviews
Things to see in Chiang Mai
38 placesTemples (Wat) · 10
Waterfalls · 4
National Parks · 3
Viewpoints · 3
Mountains & Hiking · 1
Markets & Night Markets · 5
Historical Sites & Ruins · 4
Wildlife & Elephant Sanctuaries · 3
Caves · 1
Hot Springs · 1
Attractions & Landmarks · 3
This weekend
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All events →Qigong for Balance & Self-Empowerment
wellness 350 THB per session or 1,800 THB for all six
Opening of Blood of the Gods, Tears of the Sun
arts
Caring and Sharing Group
community Free
Carvery Night Buffet at Kantary Hills
food drink 700++ THB per person, come 4 pay 3 promotion
CFCNX Crossfit Friday Yoga Classes
wellness
Friday Language & Culture Exchange
community 250 THB minimum spend, redeemable for food and drinks
Every Chiang Mai guide
37 totalThings to do · 9
Best Temples in Chiang Mai: 2026 Guide Chiang Mai 5 Day Itinerary (2026) Chiang Mai Night Bazaar: A Complete Guide (2026) Chiang Mai Nightlife 2026: Bars, Live Music & Where It Actually Ends Doi Suthep Temple: Complete 2026 Visitor Guide Muay Thai in Chiang Mai 2026: Watching and Training Things to Do in Chiang Mai 2026: The Complete Guide Trekking in Northern Thailand: Treks, Permits, Costs & Ethics Ziplining in Chiang Mai: Operators, Prices & Safety
Cost & living · 1
Food & drink · 5
Festivals & events · 3
Practical · 7
Best Time to Visit Chiang Mai (2026 Month-by-Month Guide) Burning Season in Northern Thailand: What It's Really Like Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) Guide: Getting Into Town, Fares & Flights Chiang Mai to Bangkok: Flight, Train, or Bus (2026) Chiang Mai to Phuket: Fly, or Don't Go (2026) Getting Around Chiang Mai 2026 Is Chiang Mai Safe? An Honest 2026 Safety Guide
Neighbourhoods · 3
Day trips · 7
Best Day Trips from Chiang Mai 2026: Top 9 Ranked Chiang Mai to Pai: The Complete Guide (2026) Chiang Rai & the White Temple: Day Trip from Chiang Mai (2026) Doi Inthanon National Park: Complete Guide 2026 Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Chiang Mai: How to Choose 2026 Mae Kampong Village: Misty Coffee Hills Near Chiang Mai Sticky Waterfall Chiang Mai: The Falls You Can Climb