Jia's guidebook CXN (updated on 3rd Oct 2024)
CHAPTER OF LOCAL MARKET
open for sunday only.
souvenirs, local street food, massage,and people
64 locals recommend
Sunday Night Market
Rachadamnoen Roadopen for sunday only.
souvenirs, local street food, massage,and people
Saturday Night Market Chiangmai
69 Wua Lai Rdyes, you got it~
open for weekend
local hand craft, bags, clothes for woman, and musician to liven up the place. Must visit before noon or they starts to close shop, bought eggs, veggie, honey etc here from the farmers
don’t skip on the fried chicken and thai sweets. Go early, best the crowds and heat.
53 locals recommend
JingJai Market Chiang Mai
46 Thanon Atsadathonopen for weekend
local hand craft, bags, clothes for woman, and musician to liven up the place. Must visit before noon or they starts to close shop, bought eggs, veggie, honey etc here from the farmers
don’t skip on the fried chicken and thai sweets. Go early, best the crowds and heat.
every day market for the people who will miss Sunday or Saturday market
12 locals recommend
Kalare Night Bazaar
2 Changklan Rdevery day market for the people who will miss Sunday or Saturday market
Best morning Chinese market in Chiang mai, you can get fresh veg and fruits here, never miss the chicken noodles in the market, and steam buns
Friday Mornings Yunnan Market
Best morning Chinese market in Chiang mai, you can get fresh veg and fruits here, never miss the chicken noodles in the market, and steam buns
CHAPTER OF COFFEE SHOP
Japanese styles for indoor interior (but big space), good for reading and relaxation especially in this situation not crowded people. Online payment available
8 locals recommend
The Baristro x Ping River
Japanese styles for indoor interior (but big space), good for reading and relaxation especially in this situation not crowded people. Online payment available
The garden forest design just perfect!Various style of food, drinks and dessert
25 locals recommend
CHOM CAFE AND RESTAURANT
13 ม.2 Somphot Chiang Mai 700 Pi RoadThe garden forest design just perfect!Various style of food, drinks and dessert
Amazing latte art,signature coffee is the best for mild coffee lovers,creativity and quality!
42 locals recommend
Ristr8to Lab
14 Nimmanahaeminda RoadAmazing latte art,signature coffee is the best for mild coffee lovers,creativity and quality!
Akha Ama La Fattoria
2 Rachadamnoen RoadTop one coffee in Chiangmai.
The food and drinks are just as delicious as the ambiance. The BLT, Scrambeggcon croissant sandwich, cappuccino, cafe mocha, and mango honey shake were all delicious!
Wooden Door
217 Changklan RdThe food and drinks are just as delicious as the ambiance. The BLT, Scrambeggcon croissant sandwich, cappuccino, cafe mocha, and mango honey shake were all delicious!
Nice cozy area with some background jazz music…. Nice chill out place, I’m pretty sure you’ll love its Japanese architecture
The Baristro Asian Style
Nice cozy area with some background jazz music…. Nice chill out place, I’m pretty sure you’ll love its Japanese architecture
CHAPTER SPA & MASSAGE
reservation request!
high quality and service!
21 locals recommend
Oasis Spa (Chiang Mai, Siri Mangkalajarn)
102 Siri Mangkalajarn Rdreservation request!
high quality and service!
The staff is friendly, professional and well trained. Before you get the massage you need to fill in a short health survey how you would like to have the massage
reservation is needed
8 locals recommend
Green Bamboo Massage
1 Moon Muang Rd Lane 1The staff is friendly, professional and well trained. Before you get the massage you need to fill in a short health survey how you would like to have the massage
reservation is needed
Massage salon is within the compound of a buddist temple. Came by randomly and was amazed by the exceptional good service. The salon itself is very basic. One big room with about 8 mats. It is run by elderly ladies but they all very experienced. If you want a real Thai massage with a real good value for money then this is the place to go
Wat Pan Whaen Thai Massage
50 Phra Pok Klao Road Soi 4Massage salon is within the compound of a buddist temple. Came by randomly and was amazed by the exceptional good service. The salon itself is very basic. One big room with about 8 mats. It is run by elderly ladies but they all very experienced. If you want a real Thai massage with a real good value for money then this is the place to go
The place is very relaxing with a rice field view ( not rice but some kind of plant). Then, a foot cleanse with brown sugar and honey.
8 locals recommend
Sense Garden Massage & Spa
33/2 Sri Poom RdThe place is very relaxing with a rice field view ( not rice but some kind of plant). Then, a foot cleanse with brown sugar and honey.
CHAPTER OF SPORT
The Bear Fight Club
technique, practical muay thai training and great trainers!
The Onsen is about 42C and cold pool 12C, there's plenty of nature around and sun throughout the day to put you in a state of peace and healing.
Looper Swimming Pool
The Onsen is about 42C and cold pool 12C, there's plenty of nature around and sun throughout the day to put you in a state of peace and healing.
The Arrow Rest
A place where you can clear your head and get some mental rest.
Cheap kayaking, either towards the city or towards more nature. Water is very still which makes it easy to kayak.
Chiang Mai Kayaking Center at Fah Ham temple's pier
Cheap kayaking, either towards the city or towards more nature. Water is very still which makes it easy to kayak.
CHAPTER OF SHOPPING MALL
TOP 1
Popular mall in the North East part of Chiang Mai, Central Festival offers a good range of shops, with all the usual popular chain shops. It also features a department store although a bit pricey as well as a supermarket in the G floor (with a lots of imported products, a good deli selection both Thai and Western cuisines and a large selection of wines and liquors). It tends to get very crowded in the weekends.
356 locals recommend
CentralFestival Chiangmai
99/2 หมู่ที่ 4 ถนน ซุปเปอร์ไฮเวย์ เชียงใหม่-ลำปางTOP 1
Popular mall in the North East part of Chiang Mai, Central Festival offers a good range of shops, with all the usual popular chain shops. It also features a department store although a bit pricey as well as a supermarket in the G floor (with a lots of imported products, a good deli selection both Thai and Western cuisines and a large selection of wines and liquors). It tends to get very crowded in the weekends.
TOP 2 the reason i named it top2 is because the toilet was amazing, 555555, and ground floor has a rimping supermarket, don't miss the organic eggs and fresh veggies there!
646 locals recommend
Maya Lifestyle Shopping Center
55 หมู่ที่ 5 Huay Kaew RoadTOP 2 the reason i named it top2 is because the toilet was amazing, 555555, and ground floor has a rimping supermarket, don't miss the organic eggs and fresh veggies there!
Traveler advice
Customs and culture
Before you visiting a temple
1. don't show your strong or beautiful arms and legs, long sleeves, long .....
2. take off your shoes ( respect local culture )
3. no matter where, bring mosquito repellent ( smiling face)
Getting around
Which way is better to go there?
1. call a taxi ( use app: grab Uber idrive ). ( if you stay 1-3 days, middle distance, best way)
2. rent a car or motorbike ( any rental place, map it), price should be 1000bath (car) and 150-250bath (motor) ( if you stay more than a week ) !!! 👉key point here: if you don't have international or thai driver licence, skip this choice, otherwise fine 2000bath+)
3. walking and bicycle in the old city only( best way !)
4. red bus ( 30-50 bath per each, good way to explore the city)
5. find a agency ( map any agency, they will arrange pick up/drop off for your activities)
Customs and culture
Remember to Tip
20bath to your massage lady, handsome doorman
50bath+ to your favorite restaurant
Useful phrases
Useful Phrases
put this ค่ะ (female) ครับ (male) at end of every single sentences or questions, i for female is ฉัน, for male is ผม
1. hello, greetings, bye 👉 สวัสดี
2. thank you 👉 ขอบคุน
3. sorry 👉 -ขอโทษ
4. can you speak English? 👉 พูดภาษาอังกฤษได้ไหม
5. can i have cheaper price ? 👉 ลดราคาหน่อยได้ไหม
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