The cultural capital of Thailand, Chiang Mai is filled with beautiful architecture, historical temples and a distinct Lanna ambience. The city has a personality of Here and a few. You can explain and immerse yourself in the wonders that unfold around you.
Chiang Mai City and Old City: Walk down the Sunday Walking Street or visit the Night Bazaar with its dens warren of shop houses sharing space with a multitude of contemporary and traditional merchandise shops, cafés, spas and riverside restaurants. Go further west from the Old City and you will come to Nimmanhaemin Road which is Chiang Mai & # 39; s hippest area, complete with boutiques, galleries and great dining choices .
Riverside-Wat Ket: There is an element of luxury to the river bank; however, the area is less elitist than the area is dotted with affordable eateries, boutique craft shops and live music venues. Bangkok & # 39; s Chao Phraya and you are more likely to see locals and tourists mingling together.
Nimmanhaemin Road: The road is Chiang Mai & # 39; s hippest area with boutiques, galleries and dining options. You can spend an interesting day rummaging through the various stores, especially those on Soi 1. You can visit the nearby Huay Kaew Road, which packed with students and teenagers shopping for the latest fashions at reduced prices. The road also has several cafés, restaurants and cool bars with live music.
Hang Dong: As one of Chiang Mai & # 39; s main craft center, the area houses Baan Tawai woodcarving village and Muang Kung Pottery Village. Both the villas offer all kinds of hand-carved wooden furniture, home accessories, décor items and custom-made crafts made to order.
Night Bazaar: The area is home The location is alive around sun set and the action continues unabated till around 8 AM in the morning or even later. The area is home to a number of accommodation options from budget guest houses to luxury Thailand villas. If you want to stay in Chiang Mai & # 39; s busiest commercial section, a stay around Night Bazaar would be ideal.
