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Colorful Lamp Festival and Lantern in Loi Krathong at Wat Lok Moli is a beautiful old temple in Chiang Mai.

Colorful Lamp Festival and Lantern in Loi Krathong at Wat Lok Moli is a beautiful old temple in Chiang Mai.

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The former seat of the Lanna kingdom is a blissfully calm place to relax and recharge your batteries – in a city still firmly Thai in its atmosphere and attitude.

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Best Things to Do

You can visit fascinating temples, taste delicious cuisine and even climb a sticky waterfall. Here are the top things to do in Chiang Mai.

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Best Time to Visit

With rainy and smoky seasons, it can be tricky to choose the right time to visit Chiang Mai. Here are our tips.

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Things to Know

From tuk-tuk (autorickshaws) and rót daang to walking and buses, it's easy to get around Chiang Mai. Here's how to do it.

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Transportation

From tuk-tuk (autorickshaws) and rót daang to walking and buses, it's easy to get around Chiang Mai. Here's how to do it.

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Free Things to Do

Chiang Mai's known for being budget-friendly with lots to see and do for free. Here's a guide to exploring without spending a Bhat

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Best Neighborhoods

Read on to discover the best of Chiang Mai, neighborhood by neighborhood.

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Day Trips

The region around the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai is ripe for exploration. These five day trips will show you the best of the area.

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Best Road Trips

The region around the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai is ripe for exploration. These five day trips will show you the best of the area.

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Money and Costs

Find out how to make your bhat stretch further with these budget travel tips for Chiang Mai, Thailand's “Capital in the North.”

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Traveling with Kids

You’ve seen the photos: hundreds of floating fire lanterns lighting up the sky as small banana leaf boats with flowers, incense and candles drift down the…

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5 Shops

If you're planning to shop in Thailand, Chiang Mai is the place to bring an empty suitcase. The Rose of the North's reputation for shopping extends back…

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Accessibility

From tuk-tuk (autorickshaws) and rót daang to walking and buses, it's easy to get around Chiang Mai. Here's how to do it.

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