Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai is the biggest City in the north of Thailand. Many people say it's a smaller and better version of Bangkok, because it's a City and has everything you need, but you can also leave the city in a few minutes drive and spend time in the beautiful nature.

Where to stay

The two most popular places are the old town which is a in the City with a square road around it. There are many small alleys in all of the old town. Alternatively Nimman, which is a bit west of the old town, it's a bit more modern, but also has everything you need.

Going for a night out

Some of the best places to party in Chiang Mai are

Zoe in Yellow

Zoe in Yellow is definitly the place you want to go for a night out in the old town, it's a bit of a mix between a club and a bar. At midnight Zoe's closes and that when everybody moves over to "The Spicy"

The Spicy

The Spicy is a nightclub just a few minutes away from Zoe in Yellow, it's pretty empty until about midnight when everybody comes over from Zoe's, but then it's a really good place to party. The Spicy closes at 2 AM.

Warmup Cafe

Warmup Cafe is also a mix between bar and nightclub, when you walk in, there is a huge area with tables and thai life music, but at the opposite side, there is a door to a big nightclub area, with a DJ. Definitly my favourite place to party in Nimman.

Sylvis Add Oil Bar

Sylivis' is a cocktail bar, not far away from "The Spicy" it's on the ground level of a hostel, so there are always a lot of young travellers to socialise with. The barkeeper is truly a master of his trade, he is not only mixing the drinks, but he's also making a show out of it with the use of fire.

Sightseeing

Doi Suthep

Doi Suthep is a temple, located on a mountain just a short drive out of Chiang Mai. On the way up there are many other temples and lookouts, which are all worth a look. Especially my favourite temple Wat Pha Lat, it's a lot quieter there and the view over Chiang Mai is amazing.

Breakfast at CMU Lake

CMU (Chiang Mai University) is a really nice place. It's a huge campus with a lot of green area, parks and also a lake. "Living a Dream" is my favourite spot to get breakfast with a lake view and after your meal, you can go for a walk around the lake.

Elephant Sanctuary

At first i was a bit sceptical about the Elephant Sanctuary. But after i done the trip, I have to say it was really worth it, we had so much fun together, it was a really great trip and definitely worth it.

Night Bazaar

The night bazaar is a shopping street with a lot of shops and markets, so if you're in Chaing Mai definitely go and check it out.