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Old City

sightseeing

Historic walled center with ancient temples and Sunday walking street.

Nimman

local

Trendy neighborhood with cafes, boutiques, and art galleries.

Old Chiang Mai

culture

Cultural center near Wararot Market and Ping River.

Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai 2025: Complete Travel Guide to Northern Thailand's Cultural Capital

Chiang Mai is the soul of Northern Thailand, a city where ancient temples stand beside trendy coffee shops, where saffron-robed monks walk past digital nomads on their morning alms rounds. This 700-year-old city was once the capital of the powerful Lanna Kingdom, and its unique culture, distinct from central Thailand, permeates every temple, every dish, and every welcoming smile. If Bangkok is the heart of modern Thailand, Chiang Mai is its spiritual soul.

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November-February (cool season 22-28°C), avoid March-April (burning season, smog)

Elephant Nature Park or Patara—sanctuaries without riding, only observation, bathing, feeding (~2500-3500 THB)

Weather

Average temperature by month

Now

17°

85%6 м/с

Today

28°17°

Tomorrow

28°18°

Thu

30°20°

Fri

30°19°

Sat

30°18°

Sun

31°18°

Mon

31°18°

30°

15°Jan

33°

16°Feb

35°

20°Mar

37°

23°Apr

34°

24°May

33°

24°Jun

32°

24°Jul

32°

24°Aug

32°

23°Sep

31°

22°Oct

30°

19°Nov

29°

16°Dec

Prices

Cost of food, accommodation and services

Cafes & Restaurants

Lunch

414 ฿

~414 $

Street Food

Local dish

173 ฿

~173 $

Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.

Accommodation

Hotels and rental prices

Hostel dorm

690 ฿ / night

~690 $

Hotel 3★

2,760 ฿ / night

~2,760 $

Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.

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widespread

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PromptPayTrueMoneyLINE Pay

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Cash essential for markets, street food, tuk-tuks, temples. Cards accepted in malls, hotels, upscale restaurants. PromptPay popular but needs Thai bank.

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SuperRich (green/orange) on Tha Phae Road BEST rates in Chiang Mai - significantly better than banks. AVOID: Airport CNX exchange poor. ATM 220฿ flat fee brutal for small withdrawals. Old City has many ATMs but weekend nights can run out. Nimman area well-served. Night Bazaar area cambios competitive. Unlike Bangkok, fewer exchange options - SuperRich your best bet.