Why go
- City in Thailand.
- Served by Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).
History
Chiang Mai is the largest city in northern Thailand, the capital of Chiang Mai province and the second-largest city in Thailand by urban population. It is 700 km (435 mi) north of Bangkok in a mountainous region called the Thai highlands, and has a population of approximately 127,000 within the city municipality and an urban population of about 1.2 million as of 2023.
Where to stay
2 Singharat Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand · 99theheritagehotels.com
9 ถนน Suriyawong 1 Alley, Tambon Hai Ya, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand · bed.co.th
8 4-5 Samlan Rd Soi 1, Phra Sing, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand · leechianghotel.com
เลขที่ 6 Kotchasarn Rd Lane 3, Chang Khlan Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand · facebook.com
56 Samlarn Rd, Tambon Phra Sing, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand · the-insidehouse.com
73/1 Rachadamnoen Rd, Tambon Si Phum, เมือง Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand · aksaraheritage.com
115 1-5 Rachadamnoen Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand · burirattanahotel.com
55 Singharat Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand · 9suiteluxuryboutiquehotel.thailandhotels.site
9 Soi Arnuban 2, Tambon Chang Phueak, เมือง Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand · b2hotel.com
6, 3 Thapae Rd Soi 4, Tambon Chang Moi, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand · colonial-chiangmai.dechaihotel.com
67/8 Na Wat Ket Alley, Tambon Chang Moi, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand · kmaisonboutique.com
18 Phra Pok Klao 8 Alley, Tambon Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand · makka.co.th
51/2 Arak Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand · therimchiangmai.com
21 Tha Phae Rd Soi 6, Tambon Chang Moi, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand · atgatehotel.com
46 Rotfai Alley, Tambon Wat Ket, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand · atthetrainhotel.com
18 Moonmuang Rd. soi 6, Sri Poom Rd, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand · chadamantrahotel.top
A, 181 Chareonraj Rd T.Wat Kate, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand · facebook.com
7, 77 หมู่ที่ 2 Huay Kaew Rd, Chang Phueak, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand · all.accor.com
136/6 Ratchapakhinai Rd, A.Muang, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand · facebook.com
12 Moonmuang Rd Lane 5, Tambon Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand · viyalodge.com
Nong Pa Khrang, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand · briquehotel.com
Thapae Rd Soi 5, Tambon Chang Moi, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand · deco-chiangmai.dechaihotel.com
199 42 Changklan Rd, Chang Khlan Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand · empresshotels.com
99 Intrawarorot Road Soi 2, Tambon Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand · facebook.com
Indoor
28 Singharat Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand · decharmehotel.com
166, 26 Pracha Samphan 2 Alley, Chang Khlan Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand · facebook.com
132 Loi Kroh Rd, Tambon Chang Khlan, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand · duangtawanhotelchiangmai.com
153 Ratchamanka Rd, Tambon Phra Sing, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand · t-heritagehotel.com
211 Huay Kaew Rd, Tambon Su Thep, เมือง Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand · chiangmaihillhotel.com
1, 1 Prapokklao Road, Tambon Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · A lot of icea creams, almost 100. Ice cream with a (V) mark are without milk. Opening hours: Mon-Sun 13:00-20:30 Features: vegan options · facebook.com
Thai, Cafe · Stylish cafe and restaurant Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · baanmaechiangmai.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese Restaurant Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · jiarestaurant.com
Spanish, Chicken, Cena, Comida, Restaurant · drinks : vino_español;wine Opening hours: Tu-Sa 16:00-23:30 · 9 Soi 2, Prasingha, Chiang Mai, 50200 · facebook.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, air conditioning · 150/2 หมู่ที่ 3 ตำบลป่าบง อำเภอสารภี,… · facebook.com
Cafe · A Cafe and Restaurant with dedicated Co-working Space. Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-21:00 · 326/3 Wat Ket, Chiang Mai - Lamphun Road, Mueang Chiang Mai,… · fellowshipcnx.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa,Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · kfc.co.th
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · mcthai.co.th
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa,Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 1112.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · oishifood.com
American, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-21:00 Features: step-free access · 333/499 M.3 ถนนสมโภชเชียงใหม่ 700 ปี, 50210 · route66chiangmai.com
Middle Eastern, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: delivery · 19 ถนนคชสาร ซอย 5, เชียงใหม่, 50100 · sababacm.com
International, Thai, Burger, Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 14:00-00:00 Features: halal · 26/7 ถนนห้วยแก้ว, 50300 · tawansycnx.github.io
Salad, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00 · 50200 · thesaladconcept.com
Burmese, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: closed Features: takeaway, delivery, vegan options · 62/4 ถนนมณีนพรัตน์, Chiang Mai, 50200 · jaymaijamjay-vegetarian-vegan-food.business.site
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 10:30-16:30 Features: reservation required · ถนนนิมมานเหมินท์ ซอย 7 · blackitch.com
Burmese Food, Noodle, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Fr 10:30-20:00 Features: outdoor seating · 8/8 Ratchaphruek Road, Chiang Mai, 50300 · amm.uniquehms.com
German, Coffee Shop, Cake, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-14:00, 16:30-21:00 · 1, 3 Rat Uthit Road, 50000 · chiangmaiambassador.com
Tea, Cake, American, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa-Su 08:00-18:00 · m.facebook.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:00-22:00 · jazzmecnx.com
Breakfast, Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo 08:00-17:00 · ถนนสามล้าน ซอย1, 50200 · maisonmaisoncafe.com
Sandwich, Breakfast, Ice Cream, Tea, Sausage, Coffee Shop, Asian, American, Pancake, Fish And Chips, Curry, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su… · mountainview-guesthouse.com
French, International, Thai, Fine Dining, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-22:30 · 369/1 ถนนเจริญราษฎร์, เชียงใหม่, 50000 · facebook.com
Pasta, Salad, Seafood, Dessert, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 · Mu Ban Lanna Villa Alley, 50300 · facebook.com
Fries, Thai, Western, European, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 16:00-23:59 · 2/1 ถนนชัยภูมิ ซอย 1, 50300 · nomadsrestopub.com
Steak House, Seafood, Pizza, Burger, Sandwich, Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: step-free access · wherestheduke.com
Steak, Seafood, Pizza, Burger, Sandwich, Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:30 · 49/4-5 เชียงใหม่-ลำพูน · wherestheduke.com
Cake, Coffee Shop, Ice Cream, Japanese, Cafe · Opening hours: 24/7 · Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200 · wakeup24hrs.com
Bubble Tea, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-17:00 · cha-thai.com
อาหารลาวเหนือ, อาหารอีสาน, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-21:30 Features: takeaway, air conditioning · ถนนราษฎร์อุทิศ, 50000 · facebook.com
Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · facebook.com
Seafood, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-00:00 · facebook.com
Asian, Burmese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-19:00 · 120 12-13 ถนนเชียงใหม่-หางดง, 50100
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 16:00-22:00 Features: vegan options · Loi Kroh Road
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-18:00 · 50300
Donut, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mon-Sun 07:00-21:00 Features: vegan options
Italian Pizza, Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-23:00 · ถนนราชวิถี ซอย 1, 50200
Ice Cream, Ice Cream Crepe, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 · 84 ซอย 5 บ้านใหม่หลังมอ, Mueang Chiang Mai District
Western, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-23:30 Features: outdoor seating · 360/1 Charoenprathet Soi 1
Europran, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 123
Scandinavian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-22:30 · 139, 50000
Juice, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-19:00 · 346/1 Moot 3 T San Phak Wan, Hang Dong District, Chiang Mai, 50230
Barbecue, International, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-22:00 · ถนนซุปเปอร์ไฮเวย์, Meuang Chiang Mai, 50300
Noodle, Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:00-15:00,17:00-20:00 · 124 ถนนสันทรายสายเก่า, 50210
Teochew Cuisine & Steamboat, Restaurant · Opening hours: 16:00 - 22:00 · Soi Suriyawong 3, Tambon Hai Ya, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50100…
355 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) 3.8 km to the centre
Chiang Mai, 50, TH — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 32 airlines (Thai AirAsia, Zambia Skyways, Bangkok Airways, Air China…) · direct flights to 26 destinations incl. Bangkok, Hong Kong, Singapore, Seoul, Shanghai… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 32 airlines, 26 direct destinations
- Thai AirAsia FD (A320) · 7 routes: Bangkok, Hangzhou, Hat Yai, Hong Kong, Krabi, Macau, Phuket
- Zambia Skyways K8 (CNC) · 4 routes: Mae Hong Son, Nan, Pai, Phitsanulok
- Bangkok Airways PG (A319, A320) · 3 routes: Bangkok, Ko Samui, Singapore*
- Air China CA (A320, 737-800) · 2 routes: Beijing, Wuhan
- Cathay Pacific CX (A320, A319) · 2 routes: Bangkok*, Hong Kong
- China Eastern Airlines MU (A320, 737) · 2 routes: Kunming, Shanghai
- Nok Air DD (737-800) · 2 routes: Bangkok, Udon Thani
- Thai Airways International TG (A320, A330-300, 734, 747, 777-300, 777…) · 2 routes: Bangkok, Phuket
- Air Bagan W9 (ATR 72) · 1 route: Yangon
- Air France AF (A320) · 1 route: Bangkok*
- AirAsia AK (A320) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- British Airways BA (A319, A320) · 1 route: Bangkok*
- BusinessAir 8B (767-300) · 1 route: Seoul
- China Southern Airlines CZ (737-700) · 1 route: Guangzhou
- China SSS 9C (A320) · 1 route: Shanghai
- Dragonair KA (A320) · 1 route: Hong Kong
- Etihad Airways EY (A319, 32S) · 1 route: Bangkok*
- Hong Kong Express Airways UO (A320) · 1 route: Hong Kong
- Jin Air LJ (737-800) · 1 route: Seoul
- Juneyao Airlines HO (A320) · 1 route: Shanghai
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (A320) · 1 route: Bangkok*
- Korean Air KE (777-200) · 1 route: Seoul
- Lao Airlines QV (ATR 72) · 1 route: Luang Prabang
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (AB6) · 1 route: Bangkok*
- Malaysia Airlines MH (A320) · 1 route: Bangkok*
- Qantas QF (A319) · 1 route: Bangkok*
- Qatar Airways QR (A319, A320) · 1 route: Bangkok*
- Shandong Airlines SC (737-800) · 1 route: Chongqing
- SilkAir MI (A320) · 1 route: Singapore
- Singapore Airlines Cargo SQ (A320) · 1 route: Singapore*
- Tiger Airways TR (A320) · 1 route: Singapore
- TransAsia Airways GE (A321) · 1 route: Taipei
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Ban Thi Airport 18 km to the centre
Ban Thi, 50, TH
Nok Airfield 18 km to the centre
50, TH
Lamphun Airport 27 km to the centre
51, TH
Chiang Mai Airsports 17 km to the centre
San Kamphaeng, 50, TH
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CNX has direct flights to 26 destinations on 32 airlines (incl. Bangkok, Hong Kong, Singapore, Seoul, Shanghai…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Chiang Mai. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
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Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
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Tours & experiences
Sightseeing