Guidebook for Chiang Mai
Food Scene
Left hand side when walking North on the main road. Great setting on the river, affordable and interesting Thai and some western food, coffee, smoothies and cakes. Great place.
6 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Mamia Coffee
62 Thanon Chiang Mai-Lam PhunLeft hand side when walking North on the main road. Great setting on the river, affordable and interesting Thai and some western food, coffee, smoothies and cakes. Great place.
Go here if you get homesick for Western food. Steaks, ribs, burgers, pizza and tex mex. Just past Duke's though there are several Thai restaurants, including an excellent noodle soup shop.
28 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
The Duke's Ping River
4-5 Thanon Chiang Mai-Lam PhunGo here if you get homesick for Western food. Steaks, ribs, burgers, pizza and tex mex. Just past Duke's though there are several Thai restaurants, including an excellent noodle soup shop.
There are several popular restaurants here along the river, serving Thai food and some international options. Most have a live band, and can get very busy on weekends. Dinner cruise also available.
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The Riverside Bar & Restaurant
11 ถนน เจริญราษฎร์There are several popular restaurants here along the river, serving Thai food and some international options. Most have a live band, and can get very busy on weekends. Dinner cruise also available.
If the big riverside restaurants North of Nawarat Bridge are too busy, try this quieter option. Also serves typical local Chiang Mai dishes. There is a noodle soup restaurant across the road from here
7 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Antique House
1 Thanon Chiang Mai-Lam PhunIf the big riverside restaurants North of Nawarat Bridge are too busy, try this quieter option. Also serves typical local Chiang Mai dishes. There is a noodle soup restaurant across the road from here
Khao Soi Islam Noodles
24 Soi Charoen Prathet 1Several Thai-Muslim eateries are down this soi.
Love At First Bite
28 Charoen Muang RdCharming coffee and cake shop in a garden setting.
Excellent little restaurant serving various noodle soup dishes and more. It's relative nice and up-market as far as noodle shops go, but still very affordable at 40-60 baht for most dishes.
11 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
VT Namnueng
49/9 Thanon Chiang Mai-Lam PhunExcellent little restaurant serving various noodle soup dishes and more. It's relative nice and up-market as far as noodle shops go, but still very affordable at 40-60 baht for most dishes.
Up-market Thai and Thai-Fusion food in a spacious riverside restaurant. Under same ownership as Duke's.
34 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
The River Market Restaurant
12 Charoen Prathet RdUp-market Thai and Thai-Fusion food in a spacious riverside restaurant. Under same ownership as Duke's.
Anusarn Market has many small restaurants and nighttime food stalls. Can be touristy but there are some good places here.
28 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
ตลาดอนุสาร
14-15 Changklan RdAnusarn Market has many small restaurants and nighttime food stalls. Can be touristy but there are some good places here.
Small North-Eastern Thai (Issan) restaurant with good Som Tam (spicy green papaya salad), grilled chicken and other favorites. Opposite Tara Bar. There is a Noodle Soup restaurant a bit further down.
Chiang Mai Christian Clinic
133 Thanon Chiang Mai-Lam PhunSmall North-Eastern Thai (Issan) restaurant with good Som Tam (spicy green papaya salad), grilled chicken and other favorites. Opposite Tara Bar. There is a Noodle Soup restaurant a bit further down.
Le Spice
Great and affordable place for Indian food.
French bakery serving great pastries, croissants and so on. Also light meals, sandwiches, etc.
Japanese-style pub GUDEN-GUDEN
98/3 Sridonchai RdFrench bakery serving great pastries, croissants and so on. Also light meals, sandwiches, etc.
Great place for breakfast or lunch with a very American diner vibe.
33 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Butter is Better Diner & Bakery
8-9 Changklan RdGreat place for breakfast or lunch with a very American diner vibe.
Ros Nung Restaurant
46/5-6 เจริญประเทศ Charoen Prathet RdGreat Pho and other quick Vietnamese food. The baguettes are great, too.
Lovely and cheap Thai food, specifically 'Khao Soi' Chiang Mai noodles in curry and Thai rice dishes. It's opposite the Gymkhana Golf & Sports Club at the big tree.
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Lovely and cheap Thai food, specifically 'Khao Soi' Chiang Mai noodles in curry and Thai rice dishes. It's opposite the Gymkhana Golf & Sports Club at the big tree.
Green Trails
Great espresso machine and light meals, including breakfast, sandwiches, etc.
Street pizza is not actually on the street, but upstairs in a really cool old building. Find the stairs at the back of the antique/souvenir shop below.
24 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Street Pizza
15 Thapae RdStreet pizza is not actually on the street, but upstairs in a really cool old building. Find the stairs at the back of the antique/souvenir shop below.
"Jao Hostel" is also a cosy bar and small restaurant. Basic western breakfast is available, but Thai lunch dishes are probably better. In the evenings they have good deals on draft beer.
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"Jao Hostel" is also a cosy bar and small restaurant. Basic western breakfast is available, but Thai lunch dishes are probably better. In the evenings they have good deals on draft beer.
This is a very nice, new and very close restaurant located on the river. Prices are reasonable (especially for a riverside restaurant), nice views and great Thai food, a lot of it spicy!
Restaurant Pickdae & Homnuan
This is a very nice, new and very close restaurant located on the river. Prices are reasonable (especially for a riverside restaurant), nice views and great Thai food, a lot of it spicy!
High-end cafe-restaurant in a renovated historical wooden building.
9 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
The Chocolate Factory Chiangmai
95 Charoen Prathet RdHigh-end cafe-restaurant in a renovated historical wooden building.
Sightseeing
You can walk through this Buddhist temple on the way to the nearest fresh market, laundry shops, etc. This connection is not shown on Google Maps, but it's two left turns out of the gate.
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Tha Satoi RoadYou can walk through this Buddhist temple on the way to the nearest fresh market, laundry shops, etc. This connection is not shown on Google Maps, but it's two left turns out of the gate.
This is Chiang Mai's biggest market area. Locally called "Kad Luang" (Main Market), it's as much an attraction as a place to shop. It goes on 24/7, see it by day and in the evening hours.
210 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
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This is Chiang Mai's biggest market area. Locally called "Kad Luang" (Main Market), it's as much an attraction as a place to shop. It goes on 24/7, see it by day and in the evening hours.
Be sure to walk past the flower market along the river when visiting the big market area in the evening hours.
8 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
ตลาดดอกไม้เมืองเชียงใหม่
90 Wichayanon RdBe sure to walk past the flower market along the river when visiting the big market area in the evening hours.
Thapae Gate is Chiang Mai's main city gate and entrance to the old town area within the city moat. The Sunday Walking Street market begins here and is not to be missed if you're here on a Sunday.
286 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
ประตูท่าแพ
Tha Phae RoadThapae Gate is Chiang Mai's main city gate and entrance to the old town area within the city moat. The Sunday Walking Street market begins here and is not to be missed if you're here on a Sunday.
There are two large night bazar buildings / areas on either side of Chang Klan road here. The one on the Eastern side also has a food center and some cultural shows.
18 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Night Bazaar
163 Loi Kroh RdThere are two large night bazar buildings / areas on either side of Chang Klan road here. The one on the Eastern side also has a food center and some cultural shows.
This neighborhood is an interesting area with ancient temple ruins scattered around the present-day village.
82 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Wiang Kum Kam
Ban Sao Hin Soi 10This neighborhood is an interesting area with ancient temple ruins scattered around the present-day village.
Essentials
Best supermarket in Chiang Mai is a short walk away. Also a big range of imported foods. Fruits and vegetables are much cheaper at the nearby fresh market though. Several small restaurants nearby too.
76 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Rimping Supermarket Nawarat Branch
129 Thanon Chiang Mai-Lam PhunBest supermarket in Chiang Mai is a short walk away. Also a big range of imported foods. Fruits and vegetables are much cheaper at the nearby fresh market though. Several small restaurants nearby too.
Get your laundry done cheaply along this road. There are coin operated shops, as well as full service laundy shops that will wash, dry, iron and fold (or hang) your clothes.
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Get your laundry done cheaply along this road. There are coin operated shops, as well as full service laundy shops that will wash, dry, iron and fold (or hang) your clothes.
Two little shops here at the entrance to Rim Ping supermarket. One traditional Thai massage shop and one a manicure/pedicure nail salon.
Nakorn Ping Palace
471/9 Thanon Chiang Mai-Lam PhunTwo little shops here at the entrance to Rim Ping supermarket. One traditional Thai massage shop and one a manicure/pedicure nail salon.
The Chiang Mai TAT office is back in their original location across from the Iron Bridge, in a big new office. Lots of free maps and brochures to be had.
Mawin Hotel
113 Thanon Chiang Mai-Lam PhunThe Chiang Mai TAT office is back in their original location across from the Iron Bridge, in a big new office. Lots of free maps and brochures to be had.
Very good hospital. Can be expensive so best if you have insurance.
70 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Chiangmai Ram Hospital
8 Thanon Bunrueang RitVery good hospital. Can be expensive so best if you have insurance.
Shopping
Large fresh market. You can walk through the temple behind the house to get there, avoiding the main road. Fruits and vegetables are cheaper here than at the supermarket.
6 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
San Pa Khoi Market
218 Charoen Muang RdLarge fresh market. You can walk through the temple behind the house to get there, avoiding the main road. Fruits and vegetables are cheaper here than at the supermarket.
Shopping mall with mostly technology related stores. Good place to get SIM cards, cameras and computer/phone supplies.
32 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Pantip Plaza Chiang Mai
152/1 Changklan RdShopping mall with mostly technology related stores. Good place to get SIM cards, cameras and computer/phone supplies.
An older mall, but still one of the best in Chiang Mai.
239 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
CentralPlaza Chiangmai Airport
252-252/1 Thanon MahidolAn older mall, but still one of the best in Chiang Mai.
The newest shopping mall in Chiang Mai. Also has a cinema, restaurants, etc.
356 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
CentralFestival Chiangmai
99/2 หมู่ที่ 4 ถนน ซุปเปอร์ไฮเวย์ เชียงใหม่-ลำปางThe newest shopping mall in Chiang Mai. Also has a cinema, restaurants, etc.
Arts & Culture
Kantoke dinner is where you sit on low tables and eat while watching traditional dancing and cultural performances. You can book a trip to one of the big ones, but this place is more charming.
ร้านอาหารเฮือนข้าเจ้า
6 Soi Ban Chiang Saen 5 Mu 2Kantoke dinner is where you sit on low tables and eat while watching traditional dancing and cultural performances. You can book a trip to one of the big ones, but this place is more charming.
There are actually two museums here, across from each other with the Three Kings Monument in between.
14 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Chiang Mai Historical Centre
Prapokkloa RoadThere are actually two museums here, across from each other with the Three Kings Monument in between.
This is just one of dozens of temples all over town. I picked this one to include here but there are many more, and most of them offer something unique. You can just walk around the old town area and visit a bunch of them.
410 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
วัดเจดีย์หลวงวรวิหาร
103 Prapokkloa RdThis is just one of dozens of temples all over town. I picked this one to include here but there are many more, and most of them offer something unique. You can just walk around the old town area and visit a bunch of them.
Drinks & Nightlife
There are several bars all along Loy Kroh road. Most of them not in very good taste. ;)
7 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Number 1 Cafe Bistro
2 Loi Kroh Soi 1There are several bars all along Loy Kroh road. Most of them not in very good taste. ;)
This cluster of bars has a boxing ring where Thai Boxing demonstrations are held several times a week.
Small World Bar
Loi Kroh Road Lane 3 AThis cluster of bars has a boxing ring where Thai Boxing demonstrations are held several times a week.
Several basic, reggae themed bars are located here, many with live music. Popular with Western backpackers as well as Thais looking for an alternative scene.
223 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Zoe in Yellow Chiangmai Thailand
Ratvithi RoadSeveral basic, reggae themed bars are located here, many with live music. Popular with Western backpackers as well as Thais looking for an alternative scene.
Good place to watch sports events in HD and with commentary. World Cup, English Premier League, Formula 1 and other English / Aussie sports.
Downunder Pub & Bistro
Good place to watch sports events in HD and with commentary. World Cup, English Premier League, Formula 1 and other English / Aussie sports.
Boy Blues Bar is a great place for after dinner drinks. With live blues, classic rock and friendly staff, everyone mingles with one another to create a good vibe.
27 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
BlueSky Bar
Boy Blues Bar is a great place for after dinner drinks. With live blues, classic rock and friendly staff, everyone mingles with one another to create a good vibe.
Bus Bar
79/1 Loi Kroh RdReally basic bar but with a great view of the river.
'Straight-friendly' gay night spot that's very friendly and has a fun cabaret show nightly.
27 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Ram Bar
48 Soi Chareonprathet Lane 6'Straight-friendly' gay night spot that's very friendly and has a fun cabaret show nightly.
Getting Around
At the corner near the Meridien hotel are small shops that rent bicycles (50 Baht/Day) and Motorcycles (150-200 Baht/Day). Alternatively, near the moat are more rental shops.
Duangtawan Hotel Chiang Mai
132 Loi Kroh RdAt the corner near the Meridien hotel are small shops that rent bicycles (50 Baht/Day) and Motorcycles (150-200 Baht/Day). Alternatively, near the moat are more rental shops.