Timeline
16:20
Grab an early coffee and pastry at Gravity Cafe & Bistro. It opens at 07:00, so you have plenty of time to settle in before the evening crowds arrive. The café is just an 8-minute walk from Nong Buak Haad Park.
16:50
Walk to Nong Buak Haad Park. This is the only public park in the old city where locals gather for sepak takra, jogging, yoga, and evening dancing. Find a spot near the cafe or massage shop inside the park to watch the day wind down.
17:35
Watch the golden light hit the park. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a warm glow over the local activity. This is the perfect moment to enjoy the atmosphere before it gets too crowded.
18:20
End your evening with dinner at Vegan Society. Located just a 6-minute walk from the park, this vegan restaurant and homestay is open until 21:30, giving you time to relax after the sunset.
Local tip
Nong Buak Haad Park is lively in the evenings. If you prefer a quieter experience, arrive before the local dancing starts, which usually begins after the golden light fades.
Check before you go
- Gravity Cafe & Bistro is open 07:00-22:00.
- Vegan Society is open 12:00-21:30 daily.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Chiang Mai (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).