Is Chiang Mai, Thailand worth visiting?
I am delighted to share my travel experience in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Chiang Mai is a city located in the northern part of Thailand, known for its temples, cuisine, and cultural activities. During my trip, I explored the attractions in the city center and surrounding areas, and tried the local food and cultural activities.
Day 1: Arrive in Chiang Mai.
I flew from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, with a flight time of about one and a half hours. When I arrived at Chiang Mai airport, I rented a small motorcycle and prepared to start my journey. After checking in at a hotel near the city center, I visited the Chiang Mai Old City located in the city center. There are many temples and historical buildings here, and I really like the atmosphere and culture here. I visited the Chiang Mai Night Market and bought some local handicrafts and souvenirs. At night, I tried some local cuisine in the city center, including fried spring rolls and stir-fried rice noodles.
Day 2: Temple and cultural activities
The next morning, I visited one of the most famous temples in Chiang Mai - Wat Rong Khun. There are many beautiful golden towers and sculptures here, which are very spectacular. Then, I went to the nearby Chiang Mai Zoo and saw some unique Thai animals, including elephants and tigers. In the afternoon, I attended a local cooking class and learned how to make Thai cuisine at a traditional Thai farm. I learned how to make some traditional dishes, such as green curry and Thai fried rice.
Day 3: Elephant Camp and Waterfall
On the third day, I went to an elephant camp near Chiang Mai and participated in elephant riding and feeding activities. I also went to a nearby waterfall, where there was clear water and beautiful scenery. In the evening, I participated in the local night flower lantern festival and saw many gorgeous lanterns and candles.
Day 4: Exploring the outskirts of Chiang Mai.
On the morning of the fourth day, I rode a motorcycle to a small village in the suburbs of Chiang Mai. There are many local handicraft shops and restaurants here, and I bought some specialty products such as textiles and wooden crafts. In the afternoon, I went to a floating market where I saw many locals selling fruits, vegetables, seafood, and handicrafts on boats. It was a very interesting experience, and I enjoyed cruising along the canal and exploring the local culture.
Day 5: Hiking and hot springs.
On the fifth day, I participated in a hiking activity to the mountains around Chiang Mai. There are many beautiful landscapes and natural scenery here, and I also saw some wild animals such as monkeys and birds. In the afternoon, I went to a hot spring to relax. There are many pools of spring water with different temperatures here, which makes people feel very comfortable.
Day 6: The last day.
On the sixth day, it was my last day in Chiang Mai. I visited a famous handicraft market where there were many local handicrafts such as lacquerware and pottery. I also went to a local café and tasted local coffee and desserts. In the evening, I attended a traditional Thai dance performance, which was a very exciting show showcasing Thai culture and art.
Finally, I left Chiang Mai and returned to Bangkok. I was deeply impressed by this trip and grateful for Thailand's beautiful scenery, rich culture, and delicious food. I hope to have the opportunity to come back to this beautiful city again and continue to explore and discover.
Since during daytime it can be hot it is very convenient to go out at night for shopping. There are all kinds of handicrafts. clothes, souvenirs, street foot. It is a great place to have fun.
Chiang Mai Night Market is the birthplace of all Chiang Mai tourist shops. Every day from sunset to 23:00, it is bustling and not lively. Most local specialties can be bought here. There are many mountain tribal artists who open stalls here, wearing their own special costumes, very well recognized. The sidewalks on both sides of the road are full of stalls filled with various ethnic characteristics.
Mr. Tian Yucheng praised the Lin'an Night Market in the Song Dynasty in "West Lake Tour Zhiyu": "No matter Tongyuwei Lane, the star cloth beads are hanging, like the day, noisy and dadan." The Changkang Road Night Market in Chiang Mai also gave me the same feeling, strolling among them to choose three or two favorite decorations, Find a bar with friends to drink youth, tired to choose a massage place to enjoy the beauty of life, here, it is really a good place.
Chiang Mai Sunday Night Market is the largest and busiest night market in Chiang Mai. Every Sunday at 4 p.m., from Tapeimen, the east gate of Chiang Mai ancient city, a kilometer around Ratchadamnoen Road becomes a pedestrian street. Many tourists arrived in Chiang Mai on Sunday to visit the night market. There are all kinds of food, drink, play and shopping in Sunday night market. The bustling scene will last until midnight. At that time, there will be not only pavements on both sides of the road, but also stalls in the middle of the road. Besides souvenirs, food and so on, there will also be many small things created by young local designers that integrate classical and modern Thai aesthetics. Some goods can even be DIY, which is very suitable for selecting handletters. The night market will play the National Anthem around 18:00, when the whole boiling night market will suddenly quiet down, and after the national anthem is played, the former lively appearance will be restored, so we also have to do as the Romans do not speak. Handicraft - "Chiang Mai is the most effective area of the "One Village, One Specialty" support program implemented by the Queen of Thailand, which enables many Thai people living in the countryside to produce very exquisite and personalized handicraft. There are woodcarving, lacquerware, silver ornaments, porcelain, hand-painted paper umbrellas, bamboo products, embroidery bags, Tess, Tamar and so on. Most of them are elegant in shape, brilliant in color, exquisite in workmanship, and cheap in quality. Local delicacies - "Night markets are more about eating than buying. Here is a collection of all Thai cuisine, you can eat enough open belly, such as the famous mango glutinous rice, fresh tropical fruit, refreshing juice, attractive barbecue, etc., must eat addiction home ah. It's worth mentioning that there are hardly any trash cans or bags on the road, but Thai people will take the initiative to ask you to bring the trash and throw it in their own trash bags, which is really very commendable. Open time - "Sunday 16:00-24:00 how to arrive - "from Chiang Mai ancient city walking. If you can take two cars outside the city, let the driver take you to Tapemen.
Tapemen Walking Street Night Market on Sunday, because traffic is prohibited, the order is much better, and the sanitary condition of the goods sold is better than that of Chiang Maimen Night Market on Saturday. Although it is a pedestrian street, there is very little rubbish on the road. When vendors see you holding empty boxes, they will take the initiative to ask you for collection. There are also student volunteers collecting along the street with big rubbish bags. After receiving the rubbish, they will smile and thank you very much. It is lovely. This night market has a large number of small commodities, but less exquisite. Walking along, I suddenly found that people around me stopped their work and stood up with a serious expression. It was the national anthem that had been played before they continued their work after the national anthem was over. This is quite different from the domestic situation.
Out looking for food, I came across a weekend night market in Chiang Mai, and Sunday Market around Tapemen on Sunday evening. A long street is totally different from what we used to do in the daytime. The streets are full of snacks and food, big and small. From Tapeimen Square in the east across the main street in the center of Chiang Mai ancient city to the Paxin Temple in front of Chiang Mai gate in the west of the city, it has actually traversed the whole ancient city of Chiang Mai, and the ancient city is full of markets. Ice cream rolls and local glutinous rice sausages taste good.
One word! Eat, eat, eat, eat and eat! Ha-ha. Too much delicious and cheap! Regret not having lunch is not enough! There are also many small handicraft products with clear price tags and street performances.
Changkang Road night market is very lively, every day is open, in the grass night market food stalls, there are a lot of food, and music singers sing.