Things to do in Chiang Mai

My Chiang Mai Google Map List. Most of them I have already reviewed them so you can check my google review for my thoughts and pictures!

I super love Chiang Mai in December it has winter! 15°C . So I decided to compile my Chiang Mai plans in case anyone is interested and needs help with planning their Chiang Mai trip. The last time I went I travelled by Train. The new first-class train is quite comfortable and you will arrive overnight (I will add my experience of buying the train ticket later). I usually rent a car(Avis) if am planning not to stay in the city. If I am just chilling in the city then renting a scooter is best.

Things to do

1. West Side
   • Mountain Hiking (Kew Mae Pan)
2. East Side
   • Meteor Shower ( Organised by Thailand Observatory yearly in Mid December at Huai Lan Reservoir)
     • Usually on December 14 Geminid Meteor organised by NARIT
     • Under the programme called Dark Sky
   • Paramotor
3. North Side
   • Zipline & Jungle Coaster
   • Shooting Range (333)
   • Dine IN The River there are a many choices but this is the one I went
4. General multiple areas
   • Elephants ( There are many research one where they treat the elephants humanely)
   • ATV
   • Rock Climbing
   • White water rafting
5. City Area
   • MUST VISIT* Cocktail OMAKASE [Intangible]
   • MUST VISIT* Food Khao Soi
   • if you are a fan of Pizza you have to try Adirak Pizza
   • Nice massage place – Srimantra Spa
   • River side Dining in the city – I just saw this on the last day didn’t get to visit it yet.

I recommend planning your activities first then plan your accommodation closest to the activities. Here is something to help understand the different regions.

1. Center Square is the heart of Chiang Mai. I would not stay in the centre though. Traffic is terrible.
2. South West is where the mountain hiking is. Accommodations are scarce and not great.
3. North is where most of the activities and great hotels are.
4. Deep in the East is where you can find super luxury splurging-type accommodations. A good blog post here. The East side is also where the Paramotors are.

Places to stay.

• Close to the city : ZZZIESTA or Gateega
• Beautiful : Proud Phu Fah and Woo Ma Ca Moo

All information here can be found in my Google map list.