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Chiang Mai

Old city, mountains and the cool season

Destinations

Chiang MaiChiang MaiNorthern Thailand's walled old city, mountain temples and slow-paced food sceneChiang RaiChiang RaiThailand's far north: art temples, tea hills and the Golden TrianglePaiPaiA small valley town of cafes, canyons and hot springs in Mae Hong Son province

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Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai 3-Day Itinerary: Temples, Markets and Doi Suthep

A practical 3-day Chiang Mai itinerary with temples, Doi Suthep, markets, food stops, a day-trip option, costs, safety notes and air-quality advice.

Pai
Transport & connectivity

Chiang Mai to Pai: Minivan, Bus or Motorbike on the 762 Curves

How to get from Chiang Mai to Pai: minivan, bus, car and motorbike options, the 762-curve road, motion sickness, safety tips and approximate costs.

Chiang Rai
Chiang Mai

Chiang Rai White Temple Day Trip from Chiang Mai

How to visit the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) as a day trip from Chiang Mai, with the Blue Temple, Black House, transport options, costs and tips.

Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai

Ethical Elephant Visits in Chiang Mai: How to Choose

How to evaluate elephant sanctuaries near Chiang Mai: animal-welfare criteria, what to avoid (riding, shows), questions to ask and what to expect.

Chiang Mai
Where to stay

Where to Stay in Chiang Mai: Best Areas by Travel Style

Compare Chiang Mai's Old City, Nimman, Riverside, Santitham and more by travel style, with budget ranges, pros and cons and tips for choosing a base.