Chiang Mai Guidebook
Food scene
The downside to this place is that it's so good that it is difficult to ever get a seat. The juices and smoothie bowls are all made-to-order and top-notch. If you want something delicious and healthy for your body, this is your place.
10 locals recommend
Khunkae's Juice Bar / Healthy Jucie By Khunkae
3 Moon Muang 7 A AlleyThe downside to this place is that it's so good that it is difficult to ever get a seat. The juices and smoothie bowls are all made-to-order and top-notch. If you want something delicious and healthy for your body, this is your place.
Some of the tastiest Indian food in the Nimman area. The interior decoration gives an authentic vibe and the food is generally very good.
8 locals recommend
Accha Indian Restaurant & Bar
15 ถนนนิมมานเหมินท์Some of the tastiest Indian food in the Nimman area. The interior decoration gives an authentic vibe and the food is generally very good.
Really trendy location with a chic atmosphere and a fishbowl swimming pool. Food and drinks are pricey by local standards but you are paying for the ambiance and the views.
14 locals recommend
Rise Rooftop Bar
Really trendy location with a chic atmosphere and a fishbowl swimming pool. Food and drinks are pricey by local standards but you are paying for the ambiance and the views.
Pricey but delicious craft beers on tap with a nice rooftop view of Nimman Road down below. Expect to pay 350-500+ Baht for a glass of beer though.
Parallel Universe Of Lunar 2 On The Hidden Moon
5F Nimmanahaeminda RoadPricey but delicious craft beers on tap with a nice rooftop view of Nimman Road down below. Expect to pay 350-500+ Baht for a glass of beer though.
The quality and quantity of the curries here are all up to par. The som tum is one of the best in town and the portion is enough for two people. Fresh smoothies are on the menu as well. Overall an excellent restaurant that will satisfy vegans, vegetarians and even meat eaters.
26 locals recommend
Anchan Vegetarian Restaurant
28 Nimmanahaeminda RoadThe quality and quantity of the curries here are all up to par. The som tum is one of the best in town and the portion is enough for two people. Fresh smoothies are on the menu as well. Overall an excellent restaurant that will satisfy vegans, vegetarians and even meat eaters.
THE HOUSE by Ginger
199 Mun Mueang RdIn my 30+ years of being in Thailand, this place has probably the best Thai food I've ever had. They also have really good Thai red wine. Yes, you read that correctly. Good, red wine made right here in Thailand. On top of it all, it's relatively inexpensive to eat here.
BAAN Landai Fine Thai Cuisine
In my 30+ years of being in Thailand, this place has probably the best Thai food I've ever had. They also have really good Thai red wine. Yes, you read that correctly. Good, red wine made right here in Thailand. On top of it all, it's relatively inexpensive to eat here.
Temples
A collection of some of the most noteworthy temples in Chiang Mai.
Wat Umong
Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara
103 Prapokkloa RdWat Phra That Doi Kham
Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep
Wat Pha Lat Monk's Trail
Wat Chiang Man
171 Ratchapakhinai RdWat Phra Singh
2 Samlarn RdGrocery Stores
This is the closest large shopping complex to the villa. It has a Rimping grocery store (like Whole Foods in the USA), a Watson's Pharmacy, fast food shops, a wine store, and more.
38 locals recommend
Kad Farang Village
This is the closest large shopping complex to the villa. It has a Rimping grocery store (like Whole Foods in the USA), a Watson's Pharmacy, fast food shops, a wine store, and more.
Large Shopping Malls
Maya Lifestyle Shopping Center
55 หมู่ที่ 5 Huay Kaew RoadCentralFestival Chiangmai
99/2 หมู่ที่ 4 ถนน ซุปเปอร์ไฮเวย์ เชียงใหม่-ลำปางThis is a mall that caters more to Thais than foreigners. There are three massage shops on the second floor that give excellent massages for only 150 Baht per hour. Keep in mind that they are not in a "luxury atmosphere" but the quality of the massages is generally high. There is also a good size outdoor street food market directly outside that starts at sundown on several days of the week.
187 locals recommend
Kad Suan Kaew
21 Huay Kaew RdThis is a mall that caters more to Thais than foreigners. There are three massage shops on the second floor that give excellent massages for only 150 Baht per hour. Keep in mind that they are not in a "luxury atmosphere" but the quality of the massages is generally high. There is also a good size outdoor street food market directly outside that starts at sundown on several days of the week.
Sightseeing
If you want to have an elephant experience in Chiang Mai, please do so by booking it through Elephant Nature Park. They are the pioneer in ethical elephant tourism in Thailand. The founder, a woman named Lek, is devoted to the rescue and conservation of these gentle giants.
42 locals recommend
Elephant Nature Park
289If you want to have an elephant experience in Chiang Mai, please do so by booking it through Elephant Nature Park. They are the pioneer in ethical elephant tourism in Thailand. The founder, a woman named Lek, is devoted to the rescue and conservation of these gentle giants.
A newcomer on the ethical elephant experience scene, ChiangChill has changed their business model into observation-only. You get to support a good cause while learning about elephants.
ChangChill
A newcomer on the ethical elephant experience scene, ChiangChill has changed their business model into observation-only. You get to support a good cause while learning about elephants.
Bua Tong Waterfalls
Huay Keaw Waterfall
Royal Park Rajapruek
334Baan Tawai Village
Adventure Experiences
Jungle Flight Chiang Mai
Unnamed RdOne of the best zipline experiences in the Chiang Mai area.
Public Park
A quaint park with outdoor exercise equipment, a running track, some cafes and lots of greenery. It's a nice place to workout for free and spend a portion of an afternoon.
102 locals recommend
Buak Hard Public Park
Thanon ArakA quaint park with outdoor exercise equipment, a running track, some cafes and lots of greenery. It's a nice place to workout for free and spend a portion of an afternoon.