The Chiang Mai City Guides deal with what every visitor wonders: which khao soi is worth crossing town for, which temples to see beyond the famous few, how to spend an evening with live music instead of a club, and which day trips suit the dry season. Every guide is a short, opinionated list with the area, the reason to go and one practical tip per place, and it opens in your browser as soon as you have paid.
About the Chiang Mai City Guides
- 148 places
- 6 guides
- 13 languages
- Works offline
- Print or PDF
- Instant access
- Free updates
The six Chiang Mai guides
Food guide
24 places
The khao soi bowls worth comparing, northern tables with sausage and chilli dips, night markets and street stalls, plus vegetarian food, coffee and sweets.
Things to do guide
24 places
The Old City temples, forest temples and views beyond the walls, museums around the Three Kings, gardens and hot springs, and an ethical elephant day.
Family guide
23 places
Waterfalls, parks and ethical animal visits, temples and crafts children enjoy, cool indoor plans for hot or smoky afternoons and easy places to eat.
Nightlife guide
23 places
Cocktail and wine bars, rooftops facing Doi Suthep at sunset, Thai craft beer, live jazz and bands, and food once the bars close.
Day trips guide
26 places
Waterfalls and hot springs within an hour, caves and mountains to the north, Lamphun and Doi Inthanon, Lampang and Pai, and where each bus or train leaves from.
Budget guide
28 places
Free or nearly free temples, khao soi and street meals at local prices, markets and walking streets that cost nothing, and the cheapest ways to get around.
Why an interactive guide beats a list
Tick places off
Mark each place as done and watch your progress, so you always know what is left.
Your own notes
Write notes on any place and add your own finds. They stay on your phone.
One tap to Maps
Every place opens in Google Maps, and the day route puts your picks in a sensible order.
Open now, near me
Filter by what is open right now or what is closest to you.
Works offline
Open the guide once with a connection and it keeps working without data.
Print it or save as PDF
On a computer, print any guide or save it as a PDF to take with you.
Three places from the guides
Huen Muan Jai
Soi Ratchaphuek, Chang Phueak
Northern cooking in a teak Lanna house: sai oua sausage, nam prik ong, crisp pork rind and kaeng hang lay curry. For two, the northern platter is the easiest way to try a bit of everything. From the food guide.
Wat Lok Moli
Manee Nopparat Road, north Old City
A dark teak temple on the northern edge of the walls, recorded as early as 1367, with lanterns inside and stone elephants at the door. Locals still pour water over its old chedi. From the things to do guide.
The North Gate Jazz Co-Op
North Gate (Chang Phueak Gate), Old City
A small, packed jazz bar where the jam session runs all night, bands swap in and out and anyone can step up to play. The music gets going around 21:00. From the nightlife guide.
Plan your days in Chiang Mai
Day one: Old City temples in the cool of the morning from the things to do guide, khao soi for lunch from the food guide, then live jazz by the North Gate from the nightlife guide. Day two: an early start for Doi Inthanon or Chiang Dao with the day trips guide, and a night market dinner once you are back. For a hot, smoky or slow day, the family and budget guides line up museums, an air-conditioned mall and a long, lazy lunch.
Chiang Mai guides: your questions
What is inside the Chiang Mai City Guides?
148 places spread over six guides: food, things to do, family, nightlife, day trips and budget. Each entry gives the area, the reason to go, opening notes and one tip that makes the visit easier.
How do I receive the guides once I have paid?
The guide links appear on your order page right after checkout and arrive by email too. Any phone, tablet or laptop browser opens them, so you need no app and no account.
Will the guides work without internet in Chiang Mai?
Yes. Load each guide once online and it stays usable offline, with your ticks and notes saved. Map links do need mobile data.
Which languages can I choose?
The guides open in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Greek, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Arabic. You can switch the language inside the guide at any time.
Can I buy only one Chiang Mai guide?
Yes. A single guide costs €4.99, two cost €8.99, four cost €15.99 and all six cost €19.99.
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