Chiang Mai, Thailand Travel Guide - What To See & Do

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Chiang Mai, the hub of Northern Thailand. With a population of over 170,000 in the city proper ( more than 1 million in the metropolitan area), it is Thailand's fifth largest city. Located on a plain surrounded by mountains and lush countryside, it is much greener and quieter than the capital, and has a cosmopolitan air and a significant expat population, factors which have led many from Bangkok to settle permanently in this "Rose of the North".

Finding Internet access when out and about can be problematic so carry your mobile guidebook in the palm of your hand. We include a fully linked Table of Contents and internally to access context-specific information quickly and easily when offline. Many web links are included as well for additional information.

Contents:

  Welcome To Chiang Mai
  Overview
    Climate
  Arrivals
    By plane
      Domestic
      International
    By bus
      From Bangkok
    By train
  Local Transportation
    By songthaew or seelor
    By tuk-tuk or samlor
    By taxi
    By moped (scooter) or motorcycle
    By bicycle
    By car
    On foot
    Hiring a car or minivan with driver
  Sightseeing Highlights
      Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep
    Other temples
      Inside the old city walls
      Outside the old city walls
    Museums
    Gardens and nature
    Elephants
    Muay Thai
  Fun Activities
    Cinema
    Theatre
    Massage
    Motorcycling
    Rafting
    Rainforest Canopy Walk
    River Cruise
    Sport
    Swim
    Festivals & exhibitions
  Studying
    Buddhism
    Thai Boxing (Muay Thai)
    Thai Cooking
    Thai Language
    Thai Massage
    Tai Chi and Qi Gong
  Shopping Highlights
    Individual stores
    Malls
    Markets
    Ware Factories
  Dining Guide
    Thai
      Markets & roadside stalls
      Budget
      Mid range
      Splurge
    Western
      Budget
      Mid range
      Splurge
    Japanese
    Korean
    Vegetarian
  Bars, Clubs & Drinking
    Bars and pubs
    Live music
    Nightclubs
    Gay bars
    Coffee
  Accommodation Guide
    Guesthouses and Boutique Hotels
      Budget
      Mid-range
      Splurge
    Hotels
  Safety & Security
    Smoke
    Water
    Crime
    Scams
  Communications
    Internet
    Post
    Telephone
    Emergency contacts
    Embassies & consulates
  Local Help
    Laundry
  Local & Day Trips
    Border crossings