Chiang Mai Travel Guide
Thailand
Chiang Mai is a city of 1,213,348 people in northern Thailand, and an important urban centre in the country’s north. It sits inland, so it is not a beach destination and nearby coastal resorts are not part of a visit here.
Most international and domestic visitors arrive through Chiang Mai International Airport, the city’s listed airport. There are no notable beaches within 40 kilometres, so plan around Chiang Mai’s city and northern Thailand setting rather than the coast.
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Weather in Chiang Mai
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Know before you go
Pays in THB
Plug type Type A & Type B & Type C & Type O (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 191
Dial code +66
Tipping: Tipping is not mandatory in Thailand, but it is a customary way to show appreciation for good service. While not always expected, small tips are generally appreciated, especially in tourist areas.
Best time to visit Chiang Mai
Jan
27°3Feb
30°2Mar
34°2Apr
37°3May
34°22Jun
31°27Jul
30°30Aug
30°31Sep
30°26Oct
30°18Nov
28°9Dec
28°3Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Chiang Mai
วัดเชียงมั่น
buddhist place of worship
2.8 km
พระบรมราชานุสาวรีย์สามกษัตริย์
monument
2.8 km
วัดทุงยู
buddhist place of worship
2.4 km
วัดพันอ้น
buddhist place of worship
3.2 km
วัดธาตุคำ
buddhist place of worship
3.4 km
วัดยางกวง
buddhist place of worship
3.6 km
วัดพันแหวน
buddhist place of worship
2.8 km
Buak Hard Public Park
park
2.3 km
Getting there
Chiang Mai International Airport · 2.9 km
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