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Shopping
Suna Living Retail Store
Woodcarving village, a must see in the area.
only 10 minutes away, good for movies, restaurants and all your other shopping needs.
239 locals recommend
CentralPlaza Chiangmai Airport
252-252/1 Thanon Mahidolonly 10 minutes away, good for movies, restaurants and all your other shopping needs.
Big C Hang Dong
Shopping center
Richo has been in Chiang mac forever and is the guru to go-to for any and all of your Harley Davidson needs.
Richco Harley-Davidson Authorized Dealer
Richo has been in Chiang mac forever and is the guru to go-to for any and all of your Harley Davidson needs.
Chiang Mai's best 'Sai Oua" Chiang Mai sausage. A must try when in the north. 350 baht a kg. Lovely with sticky rice and a cold beer (if thats your thing)
54 locals recommend
Mae Hia Fresh Market
ถนน เลียบคลองชลประทานChiang Mai's best 'Sai Oua" Chiang Mai sausage. A must try when in the north. 350 baht a kg. Lovely with sticky rice and a cold beer (if thats your thing)
Kad Farang Village
Night Bazaar Place Chiang Mai
41 Changklan RdTouristy but worth a look
Maya Lifestyle Shopping Center
55 หมู่ที่ 5 Huay Kaew RoadNew shopping mall for those rainy days
Essentials
Rimping Grocery Mali Place
Fully equipped western supermarket and liquor store
Sightseeing
Doi Inthanon National Park
Thailands highest point and lovely scenic area
Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep
Chiang Mai's most famous temple, a must see.
Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara
103 Prapokkloa RdMust see old temple in town
Wat Ram Poeng
ซอย 1Great temple if you are invested in learning meditation
Bo Nam Rae - Bo Nam Ron Hot Springs
บ้าน โป่งน้ำร้อนGanesha Temple Sanpantong
277Namaste
Famous in CM temple scene as the exact replica of The Lord Buddhas first temple in India.
Wat Jed Yod
Jetyod RoadFamous in CM temple scene as the exact replica of The Lord Buddhas first temple in India.
Ping River cruise. Well worth the trip for half a day or a few hours
14 locals recommend
Mae Ping River
133 Charoen Prathet RdPing River cruise. Well worth the trip for half a day or a few hours
Mon Da than Waterfall
Revered Temple in the old city. A Buddhist university on the grounds.
357 locals recommend
Wat Phra Singh
2 Samlarn RdRevered Temple in the old city. A Buddhist university on the grounds.
Wat Umong
Old forest style temple with some interesting features, worth a visit
Parks & Nature
Samoeng
Great mountain area
Ping River
Great for riding bikes along the rivers side roads.
Doi Suthep-Pui National Park
Soi SriwichaiGreat walks and mountain bike trails
Our local beach where the wife and families of the army folks set up shop and serve Thai food and beer while you laze around in bamboo huts overlooking the lake. Nice family day out and very safe for toddlers while swimming
65 locals recommend
Huay Tueng Thao Reservoir
Our local beach where the wife and families of the army folks set up shop and serve Thai food and beer while you laze around in bamboo huts overlooking the lake. Nice family day out and very safe for toddlers while swimming
Water park and restaurants over looking the "once was a quarry now swimming hole"
74 locals recommend
Grand Canyon Chiang Mai
202 ถนนเลียบคลองชลประทานWater park and restaurants over looking the "once was a quarry now swimming hole"
Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary
273 หมู่ 5Great area for hiking, caves, mountain bikes etc
Food Scene
Toni from Australia does great pizza and all sorts of other goodies, and if you are lucky you can hear him jam with his band. Other nights visiting bands are playing too. Good for the whole family.
7 locals recommend
Yummy Pizza family restaurant
Toni from Australia does great pizza and all sorts of other goodies, and if you are lucky you can hear him jam with his band. Other nights visiting bands are playing too. Good for the whole family.
Best pizza in Chiang Mai but only on the weekends. Stephano also makes his own delicious cheeses onsite.
Mediterranean Kitchen
Best pizza in Chiang Mai but only on the weekends. Stephano also makes his own delicious cheeses onsite.
Nana Bakery
Soi Siri Watthana NiwetBest bakery in town, if you can find it. Google maps essential. lol
Pun Pun Vegetarian Slow Food
139 Suthep RdBest vegan food in town
The Duke's Ping River
4-5 Thanon Chiang Mai-Lam PhunBest American style food in CM. Huge portions.
Best eggs benedict in town, great malted milkshakes
33 locals recommend
Butter is Better Diner & Bakery
8-9 Changklan RdBest eggs benedict in town, great malted milkshakes
Best coffee in CM. Beans available here for 600 Baht per kg. From sustainable farming practices.
32 locals recommend
Akha Ama La Fattoria
2 Rachadamnoen RoadBest coffee in CM. Beans available here for 600 Baht per kg. From sustainable farming practices.
Khaomao-Khaofang@ChiangMai
Ratchapruek Roada must visit in CM
The Hideaway cafe&restaurant
Chiang MaiBest banana bread in CM
The Riverside Bar & Restaurant
11 ถนน เจริญราษฎร์a must visit
Love At First Bite
28 Charoen Muang RdBest cakes and coffee in town
Toey Dim Sum
165/2 Kampangdin RdBest dim sum in town in spartan local setting, worth the wait.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great food and live music most nights with the colorful Nicky and Nocky your hosts.
12 locals recommend
Papa Rock Pub and Restaurant
Soi Tha Kham 1Great food and live music most nights with the colorful Nicky and Nocky your hosts.
Catch local legend Boy and his fantastic blues band in the night bazaar area. Great service and great music.
27 locals recommend
BlueSky Bar
Catch local legend Boy and his fantastic blues band in the night bazaar area. Great service and great music.
Oldest bar in CM, a must visit for a pint and some good old fashioned English food
6 locals recommend
The Pub CNX
189 Huay Kaew RdOldest bar in CM, a must visit for a pint and some good old fashioned English food
Arts & Culture
Museum of World Insects and Natural Wonders
72 Siri Mangkalajarn RdStange little quirky museum
Art in Paradise, Chiang Mai 3D Art Museum
9 Changklan Rdmust see 3D the art gallery, great fun
Highland People Discovery Museum
Chotana Road