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Chiang Mai trip report – the provincial powerhouse of Southeast Asia – I revisited Chiang Mai in 2018, and it still remains for me as a great place to live and work.
Bangkok to Chiang Mai by train – best train times to see some of the highlights of Thailand – There are plenty of flights between Chiang Mai and Bangkok, but by booking the right train you can see some highlights of Thailand on the way.
Songkran in Chiang Mai – The worlds greatest water fight – An amazing festival to experience in Thailand.
52 inspiring Buddhist quotes and sayings on life – Quotes found in the garden of one of the main buddhist temples in the old city.
The joy of Yi Peng, 10000 Lantern Release Festival – Chiang Mai – Alongside Songkran, one of the best festivals I’ve been to.
Coffee Journey: A tour to a remote coffee village in Thailand – While the tour isn’t in Chiang Mai, this trip was organised by the owner of one of the best cafes in Chiang Mai.
Ornamental street signs of Thailand – Many cities of Thailand have unique street signs, including Chiang Mai.
Cafes in Chiang Mai – One of my original cafes list which shows how many cafes there are in this city.
Cost of living Thailand: Living in Chiang Mai for $505 a month – This report from 2012 gives you an idea of how cheap it is to live in Chiang Mai, and why it became such a digital nomad hotspot.
Accommodation
Chiang Mai hotels – Search for discount hotels in Chiang Mai with lowest rates guaranteed.
If you are new to Chiang Mai refer to the where to stay in Chiang Mai guide.
Travel Guides
Chiang Mai – Official travel website for Chiang Mai from TourismThailand.org.
Chiang Mai City Life – Daily news and updates on Chiang Mai.
Chiang Mai Travel Guide – Index of Travelfish travel guides.
1Stop Chiang Mai – Chiang Mai travel guide.
Blogs
My Chiang Mai Everything – A couple living in CM blog about adventuring and exploring: motobikes, waterfalls, national parks, cafes, restaurants, bakeries, and Chiang Mai life.
Blog Posts
Chiang Mai Mass Transit – Details of the proposed 3-line metro/lightrail transit system for Chiang Mai.
50+ things to do in Chiang Mai – tikitouringkiwi.com.
Wat Palad: The secret jungle temple in Chiang Mai I shouldn’t even tell you about – Jeremy Scott Foster visits a temple hidden in a jungle in Chiang Mai.
Chiang Mai Family Friendly Guide – By wagonersabroad.com.
Chiang Mai, Thailand: My favorite things – By thesweetestway.com.
Life in Chiang Mai – By Dean Wickham from theroadtoanywhere.com.
10 things to do in Chiang Mai – By misstamchiak.com.
Chiang Mai – Sunday Walking Street Market & Night Bazaar – By sparklette.net.
Visiting the Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai – By livelearnventure.com.
Food
Where to eat in Chiang Mai? – A guide to Chiang Mai’s eating scene.
Chiang Mai vegan guide – Compared to the rest of Southeast Asia, Chian Mai is vegan travellers paradise, and this guide by mostlyamelie.com lists the best restaurants for vegans in Chiang Mai.
Thai cooking class in Chiang Mai – A review of Siam Rice Thai Cookery School by Rachel from trailingrachel.com.
Guide Books
Lonely Planet Thailand Travel Guide
Photos
Chiang Mai Photo Gallery – Photo gallery of my visits to Chiang Mai.
Wow, thanks for including our guide on Chiang Mai to your list. We spent 3 1/2 months there and loved every minute of it. We are now back in Spain and missing that food from Blessed and many others.