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Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai (เชียงใหม่) is the hub of northern Thailand. On a plain at an elevation of 316 m, surrounded by mountains and lush countryside, it is much greener and quieter than the capital and has a cosmopolitan air and a significant expatriate population, all factors which have led many from Bangkok to settle permanently in this "rose of the north".

See
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Do
46
Eat
42
Drink
37
Buy
23

10 places match

  1. Eat

    Cafe de Siam

    Continental breakfast and American breakfast offered. It's hard to find an early-morning breakfast in Chiang Mai due to the number of tourists on hotel package deals, but this place does. Free Wi-Fi.

    Closed · opens 6:30 am

  2. Drink

    Chapter 2W0

    A gem of a cafe set in a sprawling garden. Excellent coffee and juice concoctions. Mouthwatering breads and desserts.

    Daily 06:00-17:00

  3. Drink

    J. Ju Coffee

    Run by "Oil", this little place has excellent espresso-based drinks, free Wi-Fi, or ten minutes on the computer with your coffee. Very modern design; seating in the front is open-air while the back is air conditioned. Oil speaks excellent English and is happy to give you the low-down.

  4. Do

    Nong Buak Haad Park

    Suan Buak Hat

    The only public pack in the old city where locals gather for sepak takra, jogging, yoga, and dancing in the evening and morning. You can also chill out at the cafe or massage shop in the park.

    05:00–21:00

  5. Drink

    Number 1 Bistro/Cafe

    Great expat bar. Free Wi-Fi with electrical outlets spaced at one metre intervals under the bar. They specialise in Belgian beer as well as having eight draught beers on tap, including domestic and Guinness. Excellent kitchen serving Thai and farang food, although the latter can be pricy: pad Thai is 80 baht, while the cheeseburger is expensive at 250 baht (July 2015). Number 1 is a refuge in Chiang Mai's red light district as it has no bar girls hassling you for a drink. And it's one of the few places on Loi Kroh where you can comfortably take a date. Two excellent pool tables, 20 baht per game (July 2015).

    Closed · opens 3 pmSmall Leo beer 80 baht

  6. Drink

    Ristr8to

    A trendy art cafe featuring an award-winning barista (world champion latte art 2017), choices of single-origin beans and a varied drink menu. Very friendly atmosphere at much higher standard than is normally seen in Thailand.

    Closed · opens 8 am89 baht for a doppio ristretto

  7. Drink

    Sky Café

    Nice situation on a busy road with across that road a pond where often horses are bathed around 11:00. Espresso is brewed very well, using good coffee beans.

  8. Drink

    The Baristro Coffee Roaster

    Small local chain of coffee places, this one is at the river with garden seats direct at the river. See their website for the other locations.

    Closed · opens 8 am

  9. Drink

    Cool Muang

    Using 100% Thai Arabica coffee beans.

  10. Drink

    Mali Cat Cafe & Bar

    The biggest cat cafe in Chiang Mai.

    10:00-midnight