Thailand
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is Thailand's slow north — temples, mountains, and khao soi in a moated old city.
Chiang Mai is Thailand's cultural north — a moated old city of temples, mountain villages, and the best khao soi in the country. It's slower, cheaper, and cooler than Bangkok; stay a week, take a cooking class, and do a mountain trek. The digital-nomad capital of Southeast Asia.
How long
3–5 days
Practical
Currency
Thai baht (THB). Cash for small places; cards at hotels.
Language
Thai. English common in tourist areas.
Getting around
Walk, Grab, and songthaews; the city is small.
Budget range
฿1,000–2,500 per person per day at mid-range. Excellent value.
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