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Chiang Mai & Northern Thailand

📷 Tevaprapas Makklay Derivative work by Globe-trotter · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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Temples, night markets, cooking classes and jungle-covered mountains.

Northern Thailand’s cultural capital has hundreds of temples, lively night markets and some of the country’s best cooking schools. Nearby are Doi Suthep, ethical elephant sanctuaries, waterfalls and the mountain town of Pai. The cool season from November to February is most pleasant.

Known for

  • Cooking classes
  • Budget
  • Food
  • Culture
Travel guide on Wikivoyage ↗

Best time to visit

The best months for Chiang Mai & Northern Thailand are January, February, November and December.

About €55 per person per day, excluding flights.

Suggested route

8 nights across 3 stops. Jourimo adjusts it to the length of your trip.

  1. 1Chiang Mai · 4 nights
  2. 2Pai · 2 nights
  3. 3Chiang Rai · 2 nights