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Food Scene
Khao Soi Khun Yai is a popular restaurant famous for its Khao Soi dish.The Khao Soi with chicken is 30 Baht (or 35 Baht for the large portion) and cooked with an authentic recipe including coconut milk. You can also order it with pork or beef. As well as Khao Soi there are a few other noodle dishes available including rice noodles in a clear soup, Ba Mee noodles and a spicy noodle soup. There are also 15 Baht iced juice drinks with the choice of lotus root, longan or guava juice. Khao Soi Khun Yai is not easy to find and only open from 10:00 until 14:00 each day. Opening Hours: 10:00 - 14:00 (closed Sundays) Location: Sripoom Road, directly after Sripoom soi 8
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Khao Soi Khun Yai
Sri Poom RoadKhao Soi Khun Yai is a popular restaurant famous for its Khao Soi dish.The Khao Soi with chicken is 30 Baht (or 35 Baht for the large portion) and cooked with an authentic recipe including coconut milk. You can also order it with pork or beef. As well as Khao Soi there are a few other noodle dishes available including rice noodles in a clear soup, Ba Mee noodles and a spicy noodle soup. There are also 15 Baht iced juice drinks with the choice of lotus root, longan or guava juice. Khao Soi Khun Yai is not easy to find and only open from 10:00 until 14:00 each day. Opening Hours: 10:00 - 14:00 (closed Sundays) Location: Sripoom Road, directly after Sripoom soi 8
The Khantoke Dinner at the Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center is based around the traditional Thai dinner and dancing show. For the Khantoke dinner guests sit on bamboo mats on the floor and are served a range of northern Thai food to share with the table. The food includes a rich chicken curry and a Burmese style pork curry, fried chicken, sticky rice, vegetables with a spicy chilli dip and the northern delicacy of deep fried pork skin. While you sit and eat a variety of Traditional Thai dances are shown on stage including sword dancing and a popular drum performance.
Opening Hours: 20:00 – 22:00
Location: 185/3 Thipanet Road
Tel: +66 53 202 9935
Price Range: starts from 520 baht
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Khum Khantoke
The Khantoke Dinner at the Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center is based around the traditional Thai dinner and dancing show. For the Khantoke dinner guests sit on bamboo mats on the floor and are served a range of northern Thai food to share with the table. The food includes a rich chicken curry and a Burmese style pork curry, fried chicken, sticky rice, vegetables with a spicy chilli dip and the northern delicacy of deep fried pork skin. While you sit and eat a variety of Traditional Thai dances are shown on stage including sword dancing and a popular drum performance.
Opening Hours: 20:00 – 22:00
Location: 185/3 Thipanet Road
Tel: +66 53 202 9935
Price Range: starts from 520 baht
Drinks & Nightlife
An absolute institution on the Chiang Mai nightlife scene, Warm Up Café on Nimmanhaemin Road is the city’s biggest, best and longest running club. Ask any Thai which club they recommend, and nine out of ten will tell you it’s here. The place is split up into various sections, including a more laidback outside terrace fronting the venue, which leads into the large room at the back. It’s here where the local bands belt out the Thai pop, with each and every table almost tipping over, stacked high with whiskey bottles, buckets of ice, glasses and boxes of free popcorn. Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 18:00-02:00 Tel: +66 (0) 5340 0676
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Warm Up Cafe
40 ถนน นิมมานเหมินทร์An absolute institution on the Chiang Mai nightlife scene, Warm Up Café on Nimmanhaemin Road is the city’s biggest, best and longest running club. Ask any Thai which club they recommend, and nine out of ten will tell you it’s here. The place is split up into various sections, including a more laidback outside terrace fronting the venue, which leads into the large room at the back. It’s here where the local bands belt out the Thai pop, with each and every table almost tipping over, stacked high with whiskey bottles, buckets of ice, glasses and boxes of free popcorn. Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 18:00-02:00 Tel: +66 (0) 5340 0676
Sightseeing
Doi Suthep is a constant part of life in Chiang Mai. A Thai saying goes, "If you haven't tasted Khao Soi or seen the view from Doi Suthep, you haven't been to Chiang Mai." This regal mountain overlooks the city from the northwest, providing commanding views from its summit. Aside from its dominating presence on the horizon, Doi Suthep is the home of some of the most deeply loved symbols in the Kingdom. Opening Hours: 06:00 - 18:00 Location: Th Huay Kaew, Doi Suthep
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Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep
Doi Suthep is a constant part of life in Chiang Mai. A Thai saying goes, "If you haven't tasted Khao Soi or seen the view from Doi Suthep, you haven't been to Chiang Mai." This regal mountain overlooks the city from the northwest, providing commanding views from its summit. Aside from its dominating presence on the horizon, Doi Suthep is the home of some of the most deeply loved symbols in the Kingdom. Opening Hours: 06:00 - 18:00 Location: Th Huay Kaew, Doi Suthep
The Sunday Weekend Walking Street is easily the most popular shopping experience in Chiang Mai. A vibrant spectrum of art, crafts, music and food – with handmade quality goods and souvenirs that echo the spirit of Northern Thailand. The Sunday Walking Street serves as a venue for all kinds of local events, from dance recitals to beauty pageants and the sois (lanes) on either side of the main road feature stages and performance spaces. It starts at ThaPae Gate and runs all along Ratchadamnoen Rd, for around one kilometre. As the name suggests it takes place every Sunday from 16:00 until around midnight. Opening Hours: Best time to go is after 17:00 Location: Tha Pae to Ratchadamneon Road
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Walking Street Residence
72/2 Ratchamanka RdThe Sunday Weekend Walking Street is easily the most popular shopping experience in Chiang Mai. A vibrant spectrum of art, crafts, music and food – with handmade quality goods and souvenirs that echo the spirit of Northern Thailand. The Sunday Walking Street serves as a venue for all kinds of local events, from dance recitals to beauty pageants and the sois (lanes) on either side of the main road feature stages and performance spaces. It starts at ThaPae Gate and runs all along Ratchadamnoen Rd, for around one kilometre. As the name suggests it takes place every Sunday from 16:00 until around midnight. Opening Hours: Best time to go is after 17:00 Location: Tha Pae to Ratchadamneon Road
Parks & Nature
Spend a day at Doi Inthanon National Park, "the roof of Thailand." Visit the sacred and tranquil Wat Phra That Si Chom Thong, beautiful Wachirathan Falls, jungle trekking at Aang-Ka (Michael's Trail), and see the pagodas of Phra Mahathat Chedi Nophamethanidol and Phra Mahathat Noppholbhumisiri.
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Nacionalni park Doi Inthanon
Spend a day at Doi Inthanon National Park, "the roof of Thailand." Visit the sacred and tranquil Wat Phra That Si Chom Thong, beautiful Wachirathan Falls, jungle trekking at Aang-Ka (Michael's Trail), and see the pagodas of Phra Mahathat Chedi Nophamethanidol and Phra Mahathat Noppholbhumisiri.
Suan Buak Haad Park is Chiang Mai’s most popular park with a lots of grassy areas to sit and relax. The park is located in the south west corner of the old city and is the only natural area inside the moat. Suan Buak Haad Park has three large ponds in the middle with a walking path circling all around the ponds and small bridges to get from one side of the park to the other. Close to the middle of the park is a coffee shop with Wi-Fi and air conditioning. They sell coffee, tea cakes and fruit smoothies starting at 40 Baht.
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Javni park Buak Hard
Thanon ArakSuan Buak Haad Park is Chiang Mai’s most popular park with a lots of grassy areas to sit and relax. The park is located in the south west corner of the old city and is the only natural area inside the moat. Suan Buak Haad Park has three large ponds in the middle with a walking path circling all around the ponds and small bridges to get from one side of the park to the other. Close to the middle of the park is a coffee shop with Wi-Fi and air conditioning. They sell coffee, tea cakes and fruit smoothies starting at 40 Baht.
Arts & Culture
Wat Chedi Luang's massive chedi (pagoda) was built sometime between 1385 and 1402, during the reign of King Saen Muang Ma, 7th ruler of the Mengrai dynasty and is a distinctive feature of the Chiang Mai skyline. At its peak, the chedi measured 60 metres across at the square base and 80 metres tall and was once the home of the Emerald Buddha, Thailand's most sacred religious relic. Opening Hours: 06:00 - 17:00 Location: Phrapokklao Road Tel: +66 (0) 53 24 8604
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Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara
103 Prapokkloa RdWat Chedi Luang's massive chedi (pagoda) was built sometime between 1385 and 1402, during the reign of King Saen Muang Ma, 7th ruler of the Mengrai dynasty and is a distinctive feature of the Chiang Mai skyline. At its peak, the chedi measured 60 metres across at the square base and 80 metres tall and was once the home of the Emerald Buddha, Thailand's most sacred religious relic. Opening Hours: 06:00 - 17:00 Location: Phrapokklao Road Tel: +66 (0) 53 24 8604
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The Arts and Cultural Centre was created as part of the city hall’s initiative to create a source of learning about the heritage and culture of Chiang Mai. They wanted the past to be accessible and interactive for both visitors and residents of Chiang Mai, and the Arts and Cultural Centre has been successful so far in doing that. Opening Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 8:30 – 17:00 Location: Prapokklao Road, Old city, Chiang Mai Tel: +66 (0) 53217793
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Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Center
Prapokkloa RoadThe Arts and Cultural Centre was created as part of the city hall’s initiative to create a source of learning about the heritage and culture of Chiang Mai. They wanted the past to be accessible and interactive for both visitors and residents of Chiang Mai, and the Arts and Cultural Centre has been successful so far in doing that. Opening Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 8:30 – 17:00 Location: Prapokklao Road, Old city, Chiang Mai Tel: +66 (0) 53217793
Shopping
The main venue for shopping in Chiang Mai, indeed all of Thailand, the night bazaar is a can't-miss part of the Chiang Mai experience. Ground zero of this nightly commerce bomb is located at the intersection of Chang Khlan Road and Loi Khro Road but the whole thing spreads out for two blocks in either direction. Set up time is around sunset (usually about 18:00) and shopping goes on unabated until about 22:30 with a few vendors remaining open even later. Opening Hours: Best time to go: After 19:00 Location: Intersection of Tha Pae and Chang Klang Roads
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Night Bazaar Place Chiang Mai
41 Changklan RdThe main venue for shopping in Chiang Mai, indeed all of Thailand, the night bazaar is a can't-miss part of the Chiang Mai experience. Ground zero of this nightly commerce bomb is located at the intersection of Chang Khlan Road and Loi Khro Road but the whole thing spreads out for two blocks in either direction. Set up time is around sunset (usually about 18:00) and shopping goes on unabated until about 22:30 with a few vendors remaining open even later. Opening Hours: Best time to go: After 19:00 Location: Intersection of Tha Pae and Chang Klang Roads
Shopping can be lots of fun, but nowhere is it more cheery than at The House, where Thai brand Ginger display their colourful range of kitchen-ware, Thai-inspired furniture and clothing. The House is a beautifully renovated home that makes the perfect backdrop for the bright cushions and funky clothing on display.They really have fun with their selections and it would be tricky to walk away empty handed. The House Shop can be found on Moon Muang Road at number 199, around a fifteen minute walk from Thae Pae Gate. The shop is open from 10:00 until 22:00 every day.
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174 Prapokkloa RdShopping can be lots of fun, but nowhere is it more cheery than at The House, where Thai brand Ginger display their colourful range of kitchen-ware, Thai-inspired furniture and clothing. The House is a beautifully renovated home that makes the perfect backdrop for the bright cushions and funky clothing on display.They really have fun with their selections and it would be tricky to walk away empty handed. The House Shop can be found on Moon Muang Road at number 199, around a fifteen minute walk from Thae Pae Gate. The shop is open from 10:00 until 22:00 every day.
Entertainment & Activities
Nearly 400 different species of animal are kept at the Chiang Mai Zoo, including elephants, tigers, chimpanzees, hippopotami and rhinoceroses. The zoo also features some outstanding special attractions such as the walk through aviary, a fascinating freshwater aquarium and the zoo's stars - Chuang Chuang and Lin Hui, two young pandas who were sent as goodwill ambassadors from China in 2003. Opening Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Address: 100 Huay Kaew Road Tel: +66 53 210 374
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Zoološki vrt Chiang Mai
100 Huay Kaew RdNearly 400 different species of animal are kept at the Chiang Mai Zoo, including elephants, tigers, chimpanzees, hippopotami and rhinoceroses. The zoo also features some outstanding special attractions such as the walk through aviary, a fascinating freshwater aquarium and the zoo's stars - Chuang Chuang and Lin Hui, two young pandas who were sent as goodwill ambassadors from China in 2003. Opening Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Address: 100 Huay Kaew Road Tel: +66 53 210 374
Prepare delicious Thai fare and ride a riverboat to explore Chiang Mai’s main market with a local professional chef. With a choice of 3 lessons offering different menus, make dishes like mango and sticky rice, curries, Pad Thai or green papaya salad.
Siam Delights featured on Wednesday and Thursday
Activity Location:Aroy Aroy Thai Cooking School
33-12 Charoen Prathet Road Chang Klan Muang Chang
Chiang Mai.
Aroy Aroy Thai Cooking School
Prepare delicious Thai fare and ride a riverboat to explore Chiang Mai’s main market with a local professional chef. With a choice of 3 lessons offering different menus, make dishes like mango and sticky rice, curries, Pad Thai or green papaya salad.
Siam Delights featured on Wednesday and Thursday
Activity Location:Aroy Aroy Thai Cooking School
33-12 Charoen Prathet Road Chang Klan Muang Chang
Chiang Mai.