Timeline
08:30
Grab a coffee and sit outside at Gravity Cafe & Bistro. It opens at 07:00, so arriving by 08:30 lets you claim a spot in the shade while the park is still relatively empty.
09:00
Walk into Nong Buak Haad Park. This is the only public park in the old city where locals gather for yoga and jogging. Enjoy the morning atmosphere and watch the community activity before the midday rush.
09:30
Head to Bowls & Breads for a light lunch or snack. They bake a large variety of breads to order and serve bowls. Order by 10:00 if you want fresh bread, but the kitchen is open until 15:30.
10:00
End with a meal at Vegan Heaven. It is a short walk from the park and offers a wide variety of vegan Thai dishes like khao soi and pad see ew, as well as breakfast items and sandwiches.
Local tip
Nong Buak Haad Park is the central hub for morning exercise. If you want to join in or just observe, the early morning is the most authentic time. The area around the park is full of cafes, so use it as a base to explore the surrounding streets.
Check before you go
- Gravity Cafe & Bistro is open from 07:00 to 22:00.
- Bowls & Breads is open from 08:30 to 15:30.
- Vegan Heaven is open from 09:00 to 22:00.
Worth knowing
- Bowls & Breads is open at 09:30 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).