Mountains & Culture
Chiang Mai
Ancient temples, misty mountains, and a thriving food culture. Chiang Mai is where Thailand's soul lives — and we know the people who call it home.
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See what we love About Chiang Mai
Northern Thailand's cultural heart. Chiang Mai is where ancient Lanna traditions meet cosy coffee culture, mountain trekking and some of the most beautiful temples in Asia.
Chiang Mai Province, Northern Thailand
Mountain Escapes
Misty peaks, rice terraces and hidden hill-tribe villages.
Lanna Culture
Ancient temples, artisan markets and deep local traditions.
Food & Flavour
Khao soi, night bazaars and Lanna cooking lessons.
Cosy City Life
Specialty cafés, boutique stays and a warm, easy pace.
01Where you'll be
Where you'll be in Chiang Mai
02Getting there
How to get there
Chiang Mai has its own international airport (CNX) with direct flights from Bangkok and regional hubs — the easy way in. We'll sort your airport transfer and any trips up into the hills.
03When to come
Best time to visit
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January
Peak cool season. Cool mornings, warm days and clear blue skies — the very best time to visit.
04The people
Meet our local friends in Chiang Mai
05What you can do
Experiences we'd recommend
Every one led by a local friend who knows Chiang Mai inside out.
Stay in Chiang Mai
View all staysHandpicked places to rest, hosted by people we know and trust.
Hahn Haven
Our Local Friend Chiang Mai · Courtyard pool villa
A private four-bedroom courtyard villa with its own plunge pool, a short ride from the Night Bazaar — breakfast and parking included, the whole place yours, hosted by Jane.
From $187 / night ฿5,600
Luxury Hannah Villas
Our Local Friend Hang Dong, Chiang Mai · On the Ping River
Chiang Mai's celebrated Lanna heritage retreat — a riverside estate of 5 teakwood suites with a private pool, tropical gardens and daily breakfast by your private chef. An 8-year Airbnb Superhost, 4.92★, taken as the whole villa.
From $567 / night ฿17,000
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Chiang Mai Local Guide
Book any stay or experience in Chiang Maiand we'll unlock the full local guide — written by the friends who live there — free.
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Tell us where you want to go, what you're into, or what you're not sure about. We reply within 24 hours — from real people who live here.
Book with us and we'll send your personal itinerary & local list before you arrive.