Timeline
08:30
Centre for Thai Studies, Chiang Mai University Language Institute
Arrive at the Centre for Thai Studies. The campus is best enjoyed in the morning light when it is quietest. Use this time to orient yourself and enjoy the academic atmosphere.
08:45
Walk 3 minutes to Bowls & Breads for a quick coffee and fresh bread. They bake a large variety of breads to order, and the café is open from 08:30, making it the perfect early stop.
09:15
Head to Nong Buak Haad Park (43-minute walk from the university, or check the route for a shorter path). By this time, the park is alive with locals doing yoga, jogging, or playing sepak takra. Find a spot at the cafe inside the park to rest and watch the morning routine.
10:00
End your morning with a sweet treat at Khom Chocolatier House (10-minute walk from the park). Browse their handmade chocolates while the shop is open, capping off a relaxed morning in the city.
Local tip
The walk from the university to the park is long (43 mins). Consider checking the local transport route if you prefer not to walk the full distance.
Check before you go
- Bowls & Breads opens at 08:30 on most days (Mo-Tu, Th-Su).
- Khom Chocolatier House closes at 18:00, so your morning visit fits well.
- Nong Buak Haad Park is open to the public; cafes inside operate during daylight hours.
Worth knowing
- Bowls & Breads is open at 08:45 only on Mo, Tu, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Chiang Mai (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).