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Huen Phen in Chiang Mai

Huen Phen

    A local favourite for northern Thai food and Khao Soi Huen Phen is one of those places that feels like it’s been part of Chiang… Read More »Huen Phen

    The Good View in Chiang Mai

    The Good View

      The Good View is a long-established restaurant on the riverside bank, and many locals come here for dinner. The view is not fantastic, but the atmosphere with live music is fun and very casual, plus the local dishes are good and not expensive

      Kiti Panit Restaurant in Chiang Mai

      Kiti Panit Restaurant

        Kiti Panit is a superbly renovated old Chiang Mai shop converted into an excellent restaurant. The building was abandoned for a very long time and in relatively poor condition when one of the young family members decided to return it to its former glory and turn it into an elegant but casual restaurant

        Wat Suan Dok in Chiang Mai

        Wat Suan Dok

          Wat Suan Dok, which means the temple of the flower garden, was built in 1373 and is unique because of the many white mausoleums containing the remains of the previous rulers of Chiang Mai

          Wat Lok Moli in Chiang Mai

          Wat Lok Moli

            An ancient temple with a massive chedi and royal history Wat Lok Moli is one of those temples people often notice without planning to visit.… Read More »Wat Lok Moli

            Wat Phra Singh in Chiang Mai

            Wat Phra Singh

              Wat Phra Singh is a significant one. It looks modest and darker than most other wats from the outside but is superb inside. Walk to the back to admire another temple and a shiny golden stupa

              Wat Phan On in Chiang Mai

              Wat Phan On

                Wat Phan On is on the side of the Walking Street Market, with a golden Chedi and a beautifully decorated main Temple. On Sundays, the temple is occupied by food vendors and tables for customers to enjoy.

                Wat Chedi Luang in Chiang Mai

                Wat Chedi Luang

                  Wat Chedi Luang is the largest and most spacious, with an immense and majestic central stupa. The square brick shape of the main chedi with elephants surrounding it is very iconic

                  Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai

                  Doi Suthep

                    Doi Suthep is the most iconic landmark of Chiang Mai, but it takes about an hour by car to reach from the downtown city centre

                    Tha Pae Sunday Walking Street Chiang Mai

                    Tha Pae Sunday Walking Street

                      Tha Pae Sunday Walking Street is similar to the Sunday walking street market in Phuket, but on a much larger scale: approximately 1 kilometre long and extending to adjacent streets