Chiang Mai City Municipality Travel Guide

A legendary, no-frills local eatery famous for its authentic Northern Thai curry noodle soup, Khao Soi. Expect a queue during peak hours.

Offering a wide range of traditional Lanna dishes in a charming, rustic setting. It's popular with both locals and tourists for its authentic flavors.

Set in a beautiful wooden house, Dash! serves delicious Thai classics and some Western dishes with a great atmosphere, often featuring live music.

A vibrant and concentrated area of bars and clubs in the Old City, known for its energetic atmosphere, live music, and DJ sets.

A highly popular and intimate jazz bar located near the North Gate of the Old City, famous for its nightly live jazz performances.

A long-standing and popular local club outside the Old City, known for its diverse music, multiple zones, and lively crowd.

Showcases the history, culture, and art of the Lanna Kingdom and Northern Thailand from prehistoric times to the present day.

Located in a beautiful colonial-style building, it provides insights into the traditional Lanna way of life, customs, and craftsmanship.

A popular 3D art museum where visitors can interact with large-scale illusionary paintings, perfect for fun photos.

A modern cinema complex located within Central Festival shopping mall, showing a wide range of Thai and international films with comfortable seating and multiple screens.

Another branch of Major Cineplex, situated in CentralPlaza Chiang Mai Airport, offering a similar selection of films and amenities.

A significant annual festival dedicated to Chiang Mai's city pillar, involving elaborate ceremonies, parades, and offerings to bring prosperity and protection to the city.

Important Buddhist holidays marking the first sermon of Buddha and the beginning of the three-month 'Buddhist Lent' (Rains Retreat). Temples across the city hold special ceremonies and candlelight processions.

A unique waterfall where you can climb directly up the rocks due to their 'sticky' texture, caused by mineral deposits. It's a fun and refreshing experience.

A small, easily accessible waterfall located near the base of Doi Suthep, popular for a quick dip and picnic.

Located within Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, this multi-tiered waterfall is beautiful, especially after heavy rains, and offers several pools for swimming.

The iconic mountain overlooking Chiang Mai, home to the revered Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple, offering panoramic views of the city.

Thailand's highest peak, part of Doi Inthanon National Park. It features stunning waterfalls, lush forests, the Royal Pagodas, and unique cloud forests.

A well-known international chain gym with extensive equipment, group classes, and personal training options.

A popular local gym favored by expats and locals, offering a good range of weights, machines, and a friendly atmosphere.

A large water park built into an old quarry, offering various pools, slides, ziplining, and inflatable obstacle courses.

Many hotels in Chiang Mai, like the Anantara Chiang Mai Resort or Akyra Manor Chiang Mai, offer luxurious swimming pools, often with day passes available for non-guests.

An adventure park built around a former quarry, featuring a large water park with slides, inflatables, wakeboarding, and cliff jumping.

A large-scale water park with various zones, including a wave pool, lazy river, and numerous slides, designed with a space theme.