Called the ‘Rose of the North’, Chiang Mai is located 700km north of the capital city of Bangkok (BKK) and is considered as the second (2nd) largest city in Thailand. However, it only has 200,000 people compared to BKK (which has 9 million) — so, you can imagine how a lot of tourists would prefer to travel here on a holiday especially if they’re looking for a laid-back Thai adventure. (Things to do in Chiang Mai)
Besides, with its rich culture, bustling night scene, friendly locals, and natural heritage, there truly are so many activities to easily fill your itinerary with!
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Come and check out my list of the ‘Best Hotels in Chiang Mai’ which features the top recommended choices for cheap to luxurious accommodation choices.
Chiang Mai Travel Guide
» Best Time to Visit Chiang Mai
The ‘cool’ season is the best time to visit Chiang Mai, especially with how there’s a lower chance of rainfall — however, it’s also the peak season with November being the busiest due to the famous Loy Krathong and Yee Peng Lantern festivals. The hot season can get quite unbearable too but some might enjoy the Songkran Festival held usually in the middle of April.
With that said, visiting during the rainy season is ideal and it’s also the cheapest time; plus, it doesn’t mean that it will rain all day.
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» Getting in to Chiang Mai
By plane. If you’re coming from Bangkok, there are about 16 domestic airlines that will take you to CNX in 70 minutes; alternatively, there are several international carriers that will take you directly to CNX. My go-to platform for grabbing the best flight deal is Skyscanner. But of course, it’s always good practice to first research the budget airlines that exist in the country that you’re currently staying in because they could have rock-bottom prices that are not often visible in the above flight search engines. (For example, in the Philippines, budget airlines like Cebu Pacific and AirAsia have great deals and promos that often set ticket prices at just about $1!).
Take note that Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) is the nearest airport to the city and it handles both domestic and international flights. If you ride a taxi, it will take you 10 to 15 minutes to get to Chiang Mai’s city center and it should cost a flat rate of ฿160 baht for up to 5 passengers for airport taxis or a rate starting from ฿40 baht + ฿50 baht service…
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