TripSmithChiang Mai
A curated guide to Chiang Mai, Thailand: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.
What to see
- Wat Pha Lat 4.8★ (8,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Wat Chedi Luang 4.7★ (18,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Wat Phra That Doi Suthep 4.7★ (12,000 reviews) · Buddhist temple
- Wat Phra Singh Woramahawihan 4.7★ (17,000 reviews) · Buddhist temple
- Doi Inthanon National Park 4.7★ (3,600 reviews) · National park
- Royal Pavilion 4.7★ (2,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Wat Phantao 4.6★ (2,100 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Wat Umong Suan Putthatham 4.6★ (11,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
Where to eat
- TWENTY MAR 4.9★ (2,200 reviews) · Coffee shop
- Caramellow Cafe 4.8★ (3,400 reviews) · Cafe
- The Baristro Asian Style 4.7★ (3,000 reviews) · Cafe
- Cafe de Oasis & Toby's Pizza 4.6★ (2,400 reviews) · Cafe
- Thaan Aoan 4.6★ (2,600 reviews) · Restaurant
- Fern Forest Cafe 4.4★ (3,500 reviews) · Cafe
- Sweet Home coffee -A little Corner 5.0★ (1,100 reviews) · Coffee shop
- Lamour Cafe & Restaurant 4.6★ (1,400 reviews) · Cafe
Where to drink
- MAI The Sky Bar 4.9★ (1,700 reviews) · Bar
- Zoe in Yellow 4.2★ (4,900 reviews) · Bar
- Surr Bar 4.9★ (855 reviews) · Cocktail bar
- Euphoria Cocktail Lounge 4.9★ (513 reviews) · Cocktail bar
- Nophaburi Bar | Thai Cocktail 4.8★ (504 reviews) · Cocktail bar
A sample 3-day shape
Day 1
- Morning: Wat Pha Lat
- Afternoon: Wat Phra Singh Woramahawihan
- Dinner: TWENTY MAR
- Nightcap: MAI The Sky Bar
Day 2
- Morning: Wat Chedi Luang
- Afternoon: Doi Inthanon National Park
- Dinner: Caramellow Cafe
- Nightcap: Zoe in Yellow
Day 3
- Morning: Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
- Afternoon: Royal Pavilion
- Dinner: The Baristro Asian Style
- Nightcap: Surr Bar
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Frequently asked
How many days do you need in Chiang Mai?
With 24 notable sights and 14 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.