BEST OF CHIANG MAI (2024) - The Top Things to See and Do

We spent 3 full weeks living in and exploring Thailand's gem of the north, Chiang Mai. It’s our favourite place in Thailand; a destination full of amazing temples, the country's best food and breathtaking nature scenery. Chiang Mai is exactly what you imagine when planning a visit to Thailand. To help you plan your own trip, we’ve created a guide featuring some of the best things to do in Chiang Mai, plus a few less-visited attractions.
We hope you enjoy watching our Chiang Mai travel guide and find it useful. If you have any of your own recommendations, be sure to let us know in the comments section. Next time we visit, we'll spend more time exploring Chiang Mai's jungles and rice fields.
Chiang Mai attractions mentioned in the video are as follows:
0:00 - Intro
1:02 - Chiang Mai Old Town
1:24 - Chedi Luang Temple
2:07 - Three Kings Monument
2:22 - Chiang Mai Lantern Festival
3:03 - Doi Inthanon National Park
3:23 - Wachirathan Waterfall
3:43 - Royal Twin Pagodas
4:29 - Chiang Mai Food Scene
5:18 - Monk's Trail
5:44 - Pha Lat Temple
6:38 - Doi Suthep Temple
7:29 - Chiang Mai Night Market
8:19 - Tha Phae Walking Street
8:53 - Rajapruek Royal Park
10:05 - Phra Singh Temple, Wat Lok Moli Temple, Wat Sri Suphan
11:04 - Chiang Mai Hill Tribe Villages
11:44 - Warorot Market
12:24 - Nimman Neighbourhood
13:00 - Nong Buak Haad Public Park
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[@user-xv3gu4cp8w]

Thailand is the paradise and second home for all visitor !!!

[@ToucanTravellers]

It really is! :)

[@joyyyy777]

Well deserved. Chiang Mai is always outstanding. Good luck for you.

[@BrianaisGoingPlaces]

Wow, the temples you visited were so beautiful, especially the one after the hike.

[@PauliChromatic]

Glad that you included Rajapruek. Many thanks for info guys.

[@TheAlexino2009]

Thank you !! Very interesting 👍

[@albertoynatalie]

Wow. Great video.

[@avednicomateo5181]

I'm learning a lot. Thank you!

[@reddskii]

Nice for Long living ❤❤❤

[@VanInhalin]

nice 1

[@almantula]

Super useful! Thanks 😊

[@alexandrarose92]

What an excellent video, I've just arrived and now have a full itinerary after watching this, thank you!

[@ToucanTravellers]

Hey Alexandra! You're SO welcome. Happy to hear that our video will keep you nice and busy during your travels in Chiang Mai. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions :) Susie

[@keithhea1143]

Yes Chiang Mai is great place for a holiday, would have liked to see the lanterns, great travel video.

[@ToucanTravellers]

Thanks Keith! Well, it's a great excuse to go back again isn't it! :D We'll definitely be back in a few years to explore other less visited areas in Thailand. Stay tuned for our Krabi video coming out next week! Susie

[@Koh-Mata]

I’m so stoked to have come across this vid. Informative and inspiring. Thank you

[@ToucanTravellers]

Thank you so much for the kind comment - it made our day! Hope you found it useful :D

[@petertang1252]

thanks bring us beautiful Thailand, keep going.

[@ToucanTravellers]

Thank you for coming along!

[@Blazjul]

I just stumbled upon your video and I have to tell you that it’s the best one I’ve seen, and I have watched at least two dozen others. I will be in Chiangmai on November 2 and your video has helped so much. Not flashy, just really darn good! Thank you.

[@ToucanTravellers]

Wow, thank you for the wonderful comment! It's really nice to read comments like these, as it takes many hours editing our videos. We created travel videos to help other fellow travellers for their trips, so the fact that we've helped you in some way, that truly makes it worth while for us! Do let us know if you need any other information - always happy to help! Susie

[@cunangki26]

beautiful

[@kevpn30]

Thank you! I enjoyed your video, now I'm really excited to visit Chiang Mai!

[@ToucanTravellers]

You're welcome Kevin :) Hope you have a great time in wonderful Chiang Mai :)

[@user-qu8cc3ly2m]

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[@ToucanTravellers]

ขอบคุณ :)

[@petescott]

My home 😍

[@jodyweikal7596]

Thank you. I am in CM right now, and I forgot some of these things (due to smoky season). Great explanations. Perfect images.

[@ToucanTravellers]

You're very welcome, Jody :) Glad you found it useful. Have the best time in Chiang Mai - wish I was still there! Susie

[@punchaisangdao1650]

Love video and your lovely accent !

[@ToucanTravellers]

Ahh, thanks so much! :D

[@patnewman1]

Nicely done!!! I’ve lived in Chiang Mai for quite awhile and your video has inspired me to get out more, even though I have visited a lot of places, you have pointed out some which I have missed, Cheers.

[@ToucanTravellers]

Hey Pat! Wow, super envious that you live in Chiang Mai! We really miss it. Definitely make the most of what Chiang Mai has to offer and go off exploring. Let us know if we can help with anything! :) Susie

[@diamondsandrust6877]

Same here - well said.

[@jjimena263]

Thank you for this vid! Will be a good guide for my Chiang Mai trip in the future. Subscribed!

[@ToucanTravellers]

Hey! How nice to hear! Thank you to you for watching and supporting us. We wish you a fantastic trip to the wonderful Chiang Mai. Susie

[@srishtitalwar8120]

This video is so so good! Best amongst all the Chiang Mei videos out there

[@ToucanTravellers]

Wow, thank you for the kind words! Hope our video on the wonderful city of Chiang Mai helped 🙂

[@user-ij4gx6if9g]

Great vid! I am going to see in 2024 New Years in Chiang Mai just to experience the floating lanterns

[@ToucanTravellers]

You'll have a great time :) Just be sure to get there with plenty of time, so you can find yourself a lantern.

[@GipsyDean]

I enjoyed your video more than most about Chiang Mai, you included some places that the others didn't mention. I will be there Oct. 1st!

[@ToucanTravellers]

Thank you very much Dean :) I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and hopefully found it helpful. Do give us a shout if you have any questions with regards to Chiang Mai! Susie

[@donaldgrove2249]

I love Nong Buak Haad park and I spend time there every time I am in Chiang Mai. But it's hardly "outside the city". More like "smack dab in the middle of the city." :D

[@userlp66amn09cp]

สวนสาธารณะหนองบวกหาด สวยงามสะอาดตามาก สะท้อนลักษณะคนเหนืออย่างแท้จริง

[@EyouthChakma]

I am from the Chakma tribe in Bangladesh and just mesmerised by the fact that there are so many similarities between the local Chiang mai tribes including religion, contexture method of traditional attire and the housing design, take my ❣️

[@att.atthabhum4175]

Welcome.

[@ToucanTravellers]

Thank you!

[@tejaswadekar]

thank you this was helpful. How did you explore the town ? By own vehicle ? I am visiting CM in May month this year.

[@ToucanTravellers]

Hi Tejas, glad you found it helpful :) We explored by foot most of the time (for attractions that were in the nearby area) otherwise we used taxis too. We recommend using the Grab app. Other budget friendly options is the Songthaew - they're red open-aired trucks that are generally used by locals. It's a cheaper way of getting around compared to getting a taxi, so it entirely depends on your budget too! Hope that helps :)

[@user-ih8xx7wn1e]

Great Video Thanks, is not Wat Phra Singh Woramahawihan and Phra Singh Temple the same temple?

[@ToucanTravellers]

Ahh thank you for pointing that out - I've amended the names in the description box :) Glad you enjoyed watching!

[@NgwekyaiPhyu]

3:9:2023(5:46) The Dahma. the litreature and the knowledge are known very well by the living being

[@VictoriaGarcia-vm2xz]

Hi there! Great video! I'm in Chiang Mai! What is the name of the restaurant where you went at the beginning of the 'Chiang Mai Food scene'? Thanks a lot!

[@ToucanTravellers]

Hey Victoria, it's called the Raming Tea House 😊 it's a quaint little café that does afternoon tea, but they do delicious Thai food for lunch or dinner too!

[@liweiquek7382]

Nice video. May I know what is the name of the temple or Palace on the video home screen?

[@ToucanTravellers]

Hi there, it's Rajapruek Royal Park 😊 www.royalparkrajapruek.org/

[@saifulazam6108]

I am going to Chiang Mai in November 2023

[@ToucanTravellers]

You'll have a great time! :)

[@NgocPham-uc3fq]

Hello, can you share the website to buy lantern festival? thanks in advance

[@ToucanTravellers]

Hi there, the lantern festival was free of charge. You just need to pay a small amount to purchase your own lantern :)

[@Aplusinspiritshawol]

Hi!! May i know where is the location you guys went to release the lanterns!

[@ToucanTravellers]

Hi there. We went to Chiang Mai Gate :) Be sure to find a spot away from the crowds as it gets super busy!

[@ToucanTravellers]

Hi there, I'm not 100% sure to be honest, as I know they've been banned in places that are close to airports. As far as I'm aware, they are still happening in Chiang Mai Gate for NY. Have a double check online to make sure :)@jalovergwynethjenn9087

[@user-om5mi7si6q]

How many days would you say one would need to take in most of Chiang Mai? Including the items on your list.

[@chandanarabha7178]

When in the month of November Lantern festival take place?

[@ToucanTravellers]

Hi there, I just did a quick Google search for you and you can check out the dates on the following website : chiangmaitotravel.com/tours/yi-peng-2023/

[@GrahamQ]

Thanks for this. Would you recommend renting a car for the duration of a visit?

[@ToucanTravellers]

Hi Graham. It depends what you plan on doing in CM and how long you're planning on visiting. We were there for 2 weeks and managed to get around by taxi. I would also advise against driving in the city as it can be a bit chaotic, but if you're visiting places outside of the city where it's less busy, it'll be fine. Susie

[@GrahamQ]

@@ToucanTravellersThank you Susie, just spent 2 + 2 weeks driving in Bangkok and Hua Hin, so this should be a breeze! I think I'll do a joint venture with Hat Yai so will rent the car in CM for the 8 days to give me freedom...its cheap enough anyway!

[@Normalregularhuman]

how long is burn season?

[@ToucanTravellers]

It's usually between the months of February - April

[@user-hz7ci4kq7k]

กรุงเทพฯ เจริญแต่วัตถุนิยม แต่เชียงใหม่คือ จิตวิญญาณชาวพุทธ อารยธรรมล้านนา พุทธศาสนาบริสุทธิ์ที่งดงามและมีลมหายใจ ดินแดนพระโพธิสัตว์มาจุติ บนโลกมนุษย์ เพื่อสืบสานงาน พระศรีอาริยเมตไตรย ในอนาคตกาล เชียงใหม่ในอ้อมกอดของของมหาพระโพธิสัตว์ ทุกพระองค์ ที่ลงมาปกป้อง คำสอนมรรคมีองค์8 และ อริยสัจ4 ให้สืบทอดนานแสนนาน จงภาคภูมิใจ อารยธรรมล้านนาไทย ให้สืบทอดชั่วกัลปาวสาน

[@renateberndl2557]

Hello, please tell me, in which months was your visit?

[@ToucanTravellers]

Hi Renate, we were in Chiang Mai at the start of January 🙂 it's a great time to visit !

[@renateberndl2557]

thank you, we will visit it in November, our first plan was in March, But we decide to chance regarding burning season.

[@ToucanTravellers]

@@renateberndl2557 I think you'll be fine in November. You'll have better weather then, as rainy season ends in October in Chiang Mai.

[@mavluke3633]

Is it a good place for retirement?

[@ToucanTravellers]

Hi there, I am not entirely sure what it's like to live in Chiang Mai as a retiree, but I can say that it's a great place to stay long term. It offers so many things to see and do, places to visit, with ample places to eat. The cost of living is extremely low, and you get a lot for your money there. We saw a few retired expats when we visited earlier this year, so based on that, I think it's definitely a place worth considering :) Susie

[@qhadj5387]

What is the name of the temple at 0:10?

[@ToucanTravellers]

Rajapruek Royal Park 😊

[@b3arwithm3]

I don't like to join tours because we have young children. Scooter is also not an option. What can I use to visit things outside of town? Transportation seems like a big problem in AsEan countries.

[@ToucanTravellers]

The best option is to use a taxi. Try Grab or Bolt (you'll need to download the app on your phone and set up an account). Grab is the most popular option. Bolt is also good, but it can sometimes be more difficult to find a driver, depending on where you want to go. Hope this helps.

[@b3arwithm3]

@@ToucanTravellers would it work on the way back? We would be far outside of town to get a car to pick up.

[@ToucanTravellers]

Yes - you'll just need to go on the app and request a driver when you need picking up.

[@4444beauty]

Can we take baby strollers in royal twin pagodas?

[@ToucanTravellers]

Hi! Yes, absolutely. It's both wheelchair and stroller friendly. There's an escalator and lift to use 😊

[@NgwekyaiPhyu]

3:9:2023(5:40) There are merit and demerit. A person who has only got wisdom can kill or avoide demerit.

[@NgwekyaiPhyu]

3:9:2023(5:37) The Hell and the Nivana (Heaven) are known very well by the lord Buddh. He taught about them to the human being

[@user-om5mi7si6q]

How many days would you say one would need to take in most of Chiang Mai? Including the items on your list.

[@ToucanTravellers]

Hi Robert, thanks for your comment! You can easily spend 5 days in Chiang Mai, but I'd recommend giving yourself a full week to explore it properly. Susie