Every year, we receive many 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 2025.

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.

Here, we explore ten of the most significant festivals and events in Chiang Mai, each with its unique history and experience.

Today, elephant tourism in Chiang Mai has evolved, placing a strong emphasis on the ethical treatment and conservation of these magnificent creatures. Visitors to Chiang Mai can now engage with domesticated elephants in a way that respects their welfare and honors the cultural heritage of the Karen tribe. Here are some notable elephant sanctuaries in Chiang Mai that uphold these ethical standards, reassuring tourists who support responsible tourism.

To get the most out of your trip to Thailand, it's worth visiting both the North and South of the country to experience everything they offer. Thailand is a large country, and you might be wondering how to get around, so we've put together a guide to help. Read on to find out how to get from Chiang Mai to some of the most popular spots in Southern Thailand.

Most 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.

Those of you that look further than the beaches of Thailand know that there is so much more beautiful nature to enjoy here. In Northern Thailand, the mountain- and hill-country around Chiang Mai features amazing trekking trails. Sure, Doi Suthep next to the city gives you a taste, but go a little further and be amazed. This blog is your road-map to where the best trekking and hiking opportunities in Chiang Mai lie.

Each year in January, the mountain peaks surrounding Chiang Mai turn into a sea of pink flowers. The Wild Himalayan Cherry Sakura Blossom will make the hills look like a picturesque winter wonderland. You would expect to find this scenery around Mount Fuji in Japan during the spring, but not in Thailand!

Chiang Mai province has some of the most beautiful jungles in Thailand. Combined with the mountainous areas, this sets the stage for some excellent zipline adventures. There are numerous day-tour ziplines close by Chiang Mai city. But which one is the best? Over the years we've gained experience with many of them, so let us help you make a good choice.

Northern Thailand is elephant country. In the past, the animals were trained and worked in the lumber industry and on public works. Now, these elephants and their descendants are retired and are given a better life in the elephant sanctuaries of the Chiang Mai region. PM Tours values the smaller sanctuaries that give the elephants all the room to move around and that only expose them to small groups of visitors. We have a strict no-riding policy and only offer ethical elephant tours. Here is our top 3 of the best elephant sanctuaries in Chiang Mai.

Chiang Mai province has some of the most beautiful jungles in Thailand. Combined with the mountainous areas, this sets the stage for some excellent zipline adventures. There are numerous day-tour ziplines close by Chiang Mai city. But which one is the best? Over the years we've gained experience with many of them, so let us help you make a good choice.

Chiang Mai and surrounding provinces offer endless road trip opportunities. This time we travel to a part of Thailand less visited by foreign tourists. Phayao and Nan province. While these provinces are close to Chiang Mai, they lack the tourist hordes but are very popular for the Thais from Bangkok looking for fresh mountain air.

The 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.

Chiang 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.

With over 50 different cooking classes in Chiang Mai, you will not have a hard time finding one. But what is the best one? We tried most of them and in this blog we will tell you all about the best one out there.

My parents came to visit me in Chiang Mai, and I was looking for a bicycle tour to show them more of the surroundings without going on a busy touristy trip. I found Joost from Buzzy Bee Bikes offering a bicycle trip that is different than all the others. The bikes that he uses for the tour are fat-tire e-bikes. The fat tires and battery support mechanism make it possible to cover more distance and cycling on terrain that would usually be too tricky turns into a piece of cake.

Kickstarting 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.

Chiang 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!

Around 8 am we got picked up by a minivan from our hostel and left the city of Chiang Mai. On the way, we made a small stop at a market for 20 minutes to buy things like water, toilet paper, and mosquito spray. In the last part of the bus journey, we were approaching the mountains, and I knew; the jungle is not far anymore.

Traveling 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.