BEST OF CHIANG MAI (2024) - The Top Things to See and Do

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  • Опубліковано 15 тра 2024
  • We spent 3 full weeks living in and exploring Thailand's gem of the north, Chiang Mai. It’s our favourite place in Thailand; a destination full of amazing temples, the country's best food and breathtaking nature scenery. Chiang Mai is exactly what you imagine when planning a visit to Thailand. To help you plan your own trip, we’ve created a guide featuring some of the best things to do in Chiang Mai, plus a few less-visited attractions.
    We hope you enjoy watching our Chiang Mai travel guide and find it useful. If you have any of your own recommendations, be sure to let us know in the comments section. Next time we visit, we'll spend more time exploring Chiang Mai's jungles and rice fields.
    Chiang Mai attractions mentioned in the video are as follows:
    0:00 - Intro
    1:02 - Chiang Mai Old Town
    1:24 - Chedi Luang Temple
    2:07 - Three Kings Monument
    2:22 - Chiang Mai Lantern Festival
    3:03 - Doi Inthanon National Park
    3:23 - Wachirathan Waterfall
    3:43 - Royal Twin Pagodas
    4:29 - Chiang Mai Food Scene
    5:18 - Monk's Trail
    5:44 - Pha Lat Temple
    6:38 - Doi Suthep Temple
    7:29 - Chiang Mai Night Market
    8:19 - Tha Phae Walking Street
    8:53 - Rajapruek Royal Park
    10:05 - Phra Singh Temple, Wat Lok Moli Temple, Wat Sri Suphan
    11:04 - Chiang Mai Hill Tribe Villages
    11:44 - Warorot Market
    12:24 - Nimman Neighbourhood
    13:00 - Nong Buak Haad Public Park
    If you’d like more inspiration on things to do and places to visit in Chiang Mai, check out the following blog post on our website:
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 89

  • @EyouthChakma
    @EyouthChakma Місяць тому +1

    I am from the Chakma tribe in Bangladesh and just mesmerised by the fact that there are so many similarities between the local Chiang mai tribes including religion, contexture method of traditional attire and the housing design, take my ❣️

  • @user-xv3gu4cp8w
    @user-xv3gu4cp8w 9 місяців тому +8

    Thailand is the paradise and second home for all visitor !!!

  • @joyyyy777
    @joyyyy777 2 місяці тому +2

    Well deserved. Chiang Mai is always outstanding. Good luck for you.

  • @TheAlexino2009
    @TheAlexino2009 8 місяців тому +2

    Thank you !! Very interesting 👍

  • @avednicomateo5181
    @avednicomateo5181 10 місяців тому +2

    I'm learning a lot. Thank you!

  • @alexandrarose92
    @alexandrarose92 8 місяців тому +7

    What an excellent video, I've just arrived and now have a full itinerary after watching this, thank you!

    • @ToucanTravellers
      @ToucanTravellers  8 місяців тому

      Hey Alexandra! You're SO welcome. Happy to hear that our video will keep you nice and busy during your travels in Chiang Mai. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions :) Susie

  • @BrianaisGoingPlaces
    @BrianaisGoingPlaces 10 місяців тому +2

    Wow, the temples you visited were so beautiful, especially the one after the hike.

  • @albertoynatalie
    @albertoynatalie 8 місяців тому +1

    Wow. Great video.

  • @PauliChromatic
    @PauliChromatic 11 місяців тому +2

    Glad that you included Rajapruek. Many thanks for info guys.

  • @VanInhalin
    @VanInhalin Рік тому

    nice 1

  • @reddskii
    @reddskii 9 місяців тому +2

    Nice for Long living ❤❤❤

  • @patnewman1
    @patnewman1 Рік тому +18

    Nicely done!!! I’ve lived in Chiang Mai for quite awhile and your video has inspired me to get out more, even though I have visited a lot of places, you have pointed out some which I have missed, Cheers.

    • @ToucanTravellers
      @ToucanTravellers  Рік тому +1

      Hey Pat! Wow, super envious that you live in Chiang Mai! We really miss it. Definitely make the most of what Chiang Mai has to offer and go off exploring. Let us know if we can help with anything! :) Susie

    • @diamondsandrust6877
      @diamondsandrust6877 8 місяців тому

      Same here - well said.

  • @almantula
    @almantula 2 місяці тому +1

    Super useful! Thanks 😊

  • @cunangki26
    @cunangki26 2 місяці тому

    beautiful

  • @kevpn30
    @kevpn30 9 місяців тому

    Thank you! I enjoyed your video, now I'm really excited to visit Chiang Mai!

    • @ToucanTravellers
      @ToucanTravellers  9 місяців тому +1

      You're welcome Kevin :) Hope you have a great time in wonderful Chiang Mai :)

  • @petescott
    @petescott 4 місяці тому +1

    My home 😍

  • @Blazjul
    @Blazjul 7 місяців тому +3

    I just stumbled upon your video and I have to tell you that it’s the best one I’ve seen, and I have watched at least two dozen others. I will be in Chiangmai on November 2 and your video has helped so much. Not flashy, just really darn good!
    Thank you.

    • @ToucanTravellers
      @ToucanTravellers  7 місяців тому +1

      Wow, thank you for the wonderful comment! It's really nice to read comments like these, as it takes many hours editing our videos. We created travel videos to help other fellow travellers for their trips, so the fact that we've helped you in some way, that truly makes it worth while for us! Do let us know if you need any other information - always happy to help! Susie

  • @punchaisangdao1650
    @punchaisangdao1650 7 місяців тому +2

    Love video and your lovely accent !

  • @GipsyDean
    @GipsyDean 9 місяців тому +2

    I enjoyed your video more than most about Chiang Mai, you included some places that the others didn't mention. I will be there Oct. 1st!

    • @ToucanTravellers
      @ToucanTravellers  9 місяців тому

      Thank you very much Dean :) I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and hopefully found it helpful. Do give us a shout if you have any questions with regards to Chiang Mai! Susie

  • @keithhea1143
    @keithhea1143 Рік тому +1

    Yes Chiang Mai is great place for a holiday, would have liked to see the lanterns, great travel video.

    • @ToucanTravellers
      @ToucanTravellers  Рік тому

      Thanks Keith! Well, it's a great excuse to go back again isn't it! :D We'll definitely be back in a few years to explore other less visited areas in Thailand. Stay tuned for our Krabi video coming out next week! Susie

  • @Koh-Mata
    @Koh-Mata Рік тому

    I’m so stoked to have come across this vid. Informative and inspiring. Thank you

    • @ToucanTravellers
      @ToucanTravellers  Рік тому

      Thank you so much for the kind comment - it made our day! Hope you found it useful :D

  • @user-ij4gx6if9g
    @user-ij4gx6if9g 8 місяців тому +1

    Great vid! I am going to see in 2024 New Years in Chiang Mai just to experience the floating lanterns

    • @ToucanTravellers
      @ToucanTravellers  8 місяців тому

      You'll have a great time :) Just be sure to get there with plenty of time, so you can find yourself a lantern.

  • @srishtitalwar8120
    @srishtitalwar8120 4 місяці тому +1

    This video is so so good! Best amongst all the Chiang Mei videos out there

    • @ToucanTravellers
      @ToucanTravellers  4 місяці тому

      Wow, thank you for the kind words! Hope our video on the wonderful city of Chiang Mai helped 🙂

  • @petertang1252
    @petertang1252 3 місяці тому

    thanks bring us beautiful Thailand, keep going.

  • @jjimena263
    @jjimena263 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for this vid! Will be a good guide for my Chiang Mai trip in the future. Subscribed!

    • @ToucanTravellers
      @ToucanTravellers  5 місяців тому

      Hey! How nice to hear! Thank you to you for watching and supporting us. We wish you a fantastic trip to the wonderful Chiang Mai. Susie

  • @jodyweikal7596
    @jodyweikal7596 Рік тому +2

    Thank you. I am in CM right now, and I forgot some of these things (due to smoky season). Great explanations. Perfect images.

    • @ToucanTravellers
      @ToucanTravellers  Рік тому

      You're very welcome, Jody :) Glad you found it useful. Have the best time in Chiang Mai - wish I was still there! Susie

  • @user-qu8cc3ly2m
    @user-qu8cc3ly2m 9 місяців тому

    ถ่ายทอดและนำเสนอออกมาได้สวยงามมากค่ะ ต้องขอขอบคุณ ขอบคุณมากๆค่ะ สวยมาก

  • @donaldgrove2249
    @donaldgrove2249 8 місяців тому +1

    I love Nong Buak Haad park and I spend time there every time I am in Chiang Mai. But it's hardly "outside the city". More like "smack dab in the middle of the city." :D

  • @vroom6902
    @vroom6902 3 місяці тому

    สวนสาธารณะหนองบวกหาด สวยงามสะอาดตามาก สะท้อนลักษณะคนเหนืออย่างแท้จริง

  • @tejaswadekar
    @tejaswadekar Рік тому +2

    thank you this was helpful.
    How did you explore the town ? By own vehicle ? I am visiting CM in May month this year.

    • @ToucanTravellers
      @ToucanTravellers  Рік тому +1

      Hi Tejas, glad you found it helpful :) We explored by foot most of the time (for attractions that were in the nearby area) otherwise we used taxis too. We recommend using the Grab app. Other budget friendly options is the Songthaew - they're red open-aired trucks that are generally used by locals. It's a cheaper way of getting around compared to getting a taxi, so it entirely depends on your budget too! Hope that helps :)

  • @att.atthabhum4175
    @att.atthabhum4175 7 місяців тому

    Welcome.

  • @liweiquek7382
    @liweiquek7382 9 місяців тому

    Nice video. May I know what is the name of the temple or Palace on the video home screen?

    • @ToucanTravellers
      @ToucanTravellers  9 місяців тому

      Hi there, it's Rajapruek Royal Park 😊 www.royalparkrajapruek.org/

  • @NgwekyaiPhyu
    @NgwekyaiPhyu 7 місяців тому

    3:9:2023(5:46)
    The Dahma. the litreature and the knowledge are known very well by the living being

  • @VictoriaGarcia-vm2xz
    @VictoriaGarcia-vm2xz Рік тому +2

    Hi there! Great video! I'm in Chiang Mai! What is the name of the restaurant where you went at the beginning of the 'Chiang Mai Food scene'? Thanks a lot!

    • @ToucanTravellers
      @ToucanTravellers  Рік тому +2

      Hey Victoria, it's called the Raming Tea House 😊 it's a quaint little café that does afternoon tea, but they do delicious Thai food for lunch or dinner too!

  • @user-om5mi7si6q
    @user-om5mi7si6q 2 місяці тому

    How many days would you say one would need to take in most of Chiang Mai? Including the items on your list.

  • @user-ih8xx7wn1e
    @user-ih8xx7wn1e Рік тому

    Great Video Thanks, is not Wat Phra Singh Woramahawihan and Phra Singh Temple the same temple?

    • @ToucanTravellers
      @ToucanTravellers  Рік тому

      Ahh thank you for pointing that out - I've amended the names in the description box :) Glad you enjoyed watching!

  • @Aplusinspiritshawol
    @Aplusinspiritshawol 8 місяців тому

    Hi!! May i know where is the location you guys went to release the lanterns!

    • @ToucanTravellers
      @ToucanTravellers  8 місяців тому

      Hi there. We went to Chiang Mai Gate :) Be sure to find a spot away from the crowds as it gets super busy!

    • @ToucanTravellers
      @ToucanTravellers  7 місяців тому

      Hi there, I'm not 100% sure to be honest, as I know they've been banned in places that are close to airports. As far as I'm aware, they are still happening in Chiang Mai Gate for NY. Have a double check online to make sure :)@@jalovergwynethjenn9087

  • @saifulazam6108
    @saifulazam6108 6 місяців тому

    I am going to Chiang Mai in November 2023

  • @NgocPham-uc3fq
    @NgocPham-uc3fq 10 місяців тому

    Hello, can you share the website to buy lantern festival? thanks in advance

    • @ToucanTravellers
      @ToucanTravellers  10 місяців тому

      Hi there, the lantern festival was free of charge. You just need to pay a small amount to purchase your own lantern :)

  • @GrahamQ
    @GrahamQ 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for this. Would you recommend renting a car for the duration of a visit?

    • @ToucanTravellers
      @ToucanTravellers  9 місяців тому +2

      Hi Graham. It depends what you plan on doing in CM and how long you're planning on visiting. We were there for 2 weeks and managed to get around by taxi. I would also advise against driving in the city as it can be a bit chaotic, but if you're visiting places outside of the city where it's less busy, it'll be fine. Susie

    • @GrahamQ
      @GrahamQ 9 місяців тому

      @@ToucanTravellersThank you Susie, just spent 2 + 2 weeks driving in Bangkok and Hua Hin, so this should be a breeze! I think I'll do a joint venture with Hat Yai so will rent the car in CM for the 8 days to give me freedom...its cheap enough anyway!

  • @chandanarabha7178
    @chandanarabha7178 9 місяців тому

    When in the month of November Lantern festival take place?

    • @ToucanTravellers
      @ToucanTravellers  9 місяців тому

      Hi there, I just did a quick Google search for you and you can check out the dates on the following website : chiangmaitotravel.com/tours/yi-peng-2023/

  • @Normalregularhuman
    @Normalregularhuman 11 місяців тому

    how long is burn season?

    • @ToucanTravellers
      @ToucanTravellers  11 місяців тому

      It's usually between the months of February - April

  • @mavluke3633
    @mavluke3633 9 місяців тому

    Is it a good place for retirement?

    • @ToucanTravellers
      @ToucanTravellers  9 місяців тому +1

      Hi there, I am not entirely sure what it's like to live in Chiang Mai as a retiree, but I can say that it's a great place to stay long term. It offers so many things to see and do, places to visit, with ample places to eat. The cost of living is extremely low, and you get a lot for your money there. We saw a few retired expats when we visited earlier this year, so based on that, I think it's definitely a place worth considering :) Susie

  • @NgwekyaiPhyu
    @NgwekyaiPhyu 7 місяців тому

    3:9:2023(5:40)
    There are merit and demerit. A person who has only got wisdom can kill or avoide demerit.

  • @renateberndl2557
    @renateberndl2557 4 місяці тому

    Hello, please tell me, in which months was your visit?

    • @ToucanTravellers
      @ToucanTravellers  4 місяці тому

      Hi Renate, we were in Chiang Mai at the start of January 🙂 it's a great time to visit !

    • @renateberndl2557
      @renateberndl2557 4 місяці тому

      thank you, we will visit it in November, our first plan was in March, But we decide to chance regarding burning season.

    • @ToucanTravellers
      @ToucanTravellers  4 місяці тому +1

      @@renateberndl2557 I think you'll be fine in November. You'll have better weather then, as rainy season ends in October in Chiang Mai.

  • @user-hz7ci4kq7k
    @user-hz7ci4kq7k 4 місяці тому

    กรุงเทพฯ เจริญแต่วัตถุนิยม แต่เชียงใหม่คือ จิตวิญญาณชาวพุทธ อารยธรรมล้านนา พุทธศาสนาบริสุทธิ์ที่งดงามและมีลมหายใจ ดินแดนพระโพธิสัตว์มาจุติ บนโลกมนุษย์ เพื่อสืบสานงาน พระศรีอาริยเมตไตรย ในอนาคตกาล เชียงใหม่ในอ้อมกอดของของมหาพระโพธิสัตว์ ทุกพระองค์ ที่ลงมาปกป้อง คำสอนมรรคมีองค์8 และ อริยสัจ4 ให้สืบทอดนานแสนนาน จงภาคภูมิใจ อารยธรรมล้านนาไทย ให้สืบทอดชั่วกัลปาวสาน

  • @b3arwithm3
    @b3arwithm3 Місяць тому

    I don't like to join tours because we have young children. Scooter is also not an option. What can I use to visit things outside of town? Transportation seems like a big problem in AsEan countries.

    • @ToucanTravellers
      @ToucanTravellers  Місяць тому +1

      The best option is to use a taxi. Try Grab or Bolt (you'll need to download the app on your phone and set up an account). Grab is the most popular option. Bolt is also good, but it can sometimes be more difficult to find a driver, depending on where you want to go. Hope this helps.

    • @b3arwithm3
      @b3arwithm3 Місяць тому

      @@ToucanTravellers would it work on the way back? We would be far outside of town to get a car to pick up.

    • @ToucanTravellers
      @ToucanTravellers  Місяць тому +1

      Yes - you'll just need to go on the app and request a driver when you need picking up.

  • @4444beauty
    @4444beauty 6 місяців тому

    Can we take baby strollers in royal twin pagodas?

    • @ToucanTravellers
      @ToucanTravellers  6 місяців тому

      Hi! Yes, absolutely. It's both wheelchair and stroller friendly. There's an escalator and lift to use 😊

  • @NgwekyaiPhyu
    @NgwekyaiPhyu 7 місяців тому

    3:9:2023(5:37)
    The Hell and the Nivana (Heaven) are known very well by the lord Buddh. He taught about them to the human being

  • @user-om5mi7si6q
    @user-om5mi7si6q 2 місяці тому

    How many days would you say one would need to take in most of Chiang Mai? Including the items on your list.

    • @ToucanTravellers
      @ToucanTravellers  2 місяці тому

      Hi Robert, thanks for your comment! You can easily spend 5 days in Chiang Mai, but I'd recommend giving yourself a full week to explore it properly. Susie