Every April, Thailand celebrates its new year with a giant splash. Better known as Songkran or the water festival, the festivities include several days of celebrations that include a lot of water-fighting during some of the hottest days of the year. Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand is THE place to celebrate Songkran. Read on and get the most out of your Songkran experience.
Read MoreThis year's Chinese New Year celebrations are coming up! The Year of the Dragon will officially begin on the 10th of February, 2024. Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is known for its dragon dances and is about getting good luck in the new year. Read on for some more information and tips about Chinese New Year celebrations in Chiang Mai.
Read MorePeople from all over the world travel to Chiang Mai near the end of the cold season to experience the natural beauty and creations of the Chiang Mai Flower Festival. If you are considering coming to Chiang Mai during the winter months, the Flower Festival is a great excuse for a visit. This year, the 47th edition of the Chiang Mai Flower Festival takes place on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th of February (Friday to Sunday) 2024.
Read MoreCelebrating Christmas and New Year's in Chiang Mai is a great idea! The weather is excellent. It is warm but not too hot during the day and cool in the evenings. Even though Thai people are mainly Buddhists, they never say no to a party. So if you visit Chiang Mai during the holidays, you won't have to miss the festive atmosphere back home too much. Whether it is a traditional Christmas dinner at the Duke, shopping for presents at Maya Mall or a local holiday market, or finding a Santa for the kids: read all about your options below.
Read MoreEvery year we get loads of questions about the famous Loy Krathong festival in Chiang Mai. People travel from all over the world to experience it and want to make sure they don't miss anything. When and where are the special events? Where should you go to get the best view of all the floating lanterns? This blog will tell you everything you need to know about the Loy Krathong festivities in 2023.
Read MoreIs it a good idea to visit Chiang Mai during rainy season? Does it rain every day in Chiang Mai? These are just a couple of questions that we hear almost every day and to be honest, we love this time of the year! Rainy season means fresh clean air, lush green jungle, warm weather, impressive waterfalls and rivers. Visiting Chiang Mai during rainy season is a very good idea!
Read MoreDescribed as the Roof of Thailand, the National Park of Doi Inthanon is a breathtaking destination Let us take you on a journey to find out why you should visit Doi Inthanon during your time in Chiang Mai.
Read MoreThe Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden opened its doors in 1993 under the name, Mae Sa Botanical Garden. In 1994, the garden received great honor and was granted Royal permission by H.M. Queen Sirikit to change the name to Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden.
If you a garden and flora enthusiast, then we recommend visiting an entire day to see all the glasshouses, research centers, and nature trails. Most people will probably be most interested in the following three parts of the garden.
Read MoreChiang Mai has thousands of options to spend the night. From budget hostels and quaint guesthouses to five-star hotels and the most jaw-dropping resorts in the mountains just outside of town. You will not have a hard time finding a place to stay in our famous city. From low-budget to high-end, we have made a list of our favorite places to stay in Chiang Mai.
Read MoreChiang Mai, the 'Rose of the North,' is one of the best destinations for the active traveler. There are so many great things to see and do! We have been living in Chiang Mai for over five years and seen a lot of the city and province. By now, we know the best day tours and places to go. Let us take you on a journey of the top activities in Chiang Mai to help you plan the best trip possible!
Read MoreMost people heard of the famous Chiang Mai Sunday Night Market. This weekly night-time shopping paradise in the center of the old city is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Thailand. Locals and tourists alike love to come here in the weekends to shop for bargains and souvenirs. But are there other, more authentic markets? We have created a list for you of all the must-visit markets here in Chiang Mai. From small street side food courts to enormous indoor malls and everything in between.
Read MoreKickstarting your day in Chiang Mai with a delicious breakfast is a must to be able to enjoy all the activities that this city has to offer. To help you choose the right place for the most important meal of the day, we have tested most of the breakfast restaurants in Chiang Mai. Wake up early and check out our favorite places to have breakfast in Chiang Mai.
Read MoreTraveling in Thailand with children can be very rewarding and will be an unforgettable experience if planned well. The Northern Thai city of Chiang Mai has loads of activities for the younger ones. From the 3D Art Museum to Elephant Sanctuaries, Cooking Courses to Waterparks. We have selected our favourite trips and things to do to keep your kids busy.
Read MoreYou might be a bit overwhelmed planning a temple sightseeing tour in Chiang Mai Thailand. There are so many options and of course you want to see the most impressive and beautiful ones. That is why we tried to make you a Top 10 list of temples in Chiang Mai. But we couldn't even cut the list down to 10, so it is actually our Top 11!
Read MoreLantern Festival 2017 in Chiang Mai Loi Krathong festival also know as Yi Peng festival in Northern Thailand is a festival celebrated annually on the evening of the 12 th full moon, following the Thai lunar calendar. This is why the exact date changes every year. Loi Krathong could be translated as floating basket in English.
Read MoreLast night, PM Tours arranged for me to attend a Muay Thai fight-night at the Chiang Mai Boxing Stadium. Tickets were easily arranged a couple of hours before, with the kind help of the lovely Miki. Pim of PM Tours joined me because apparently this night was special; there were a number of belts and prizes being contested that had attracted some really good fighters!
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