2 . Best Accommodation
The de Chai Hotel and Spa is just outside the square of old town Chiang Mai . It is the perfect home base while exploring this northern city . Friendly and helpful staff make you feel at home . The modern interior and reasonably priced air-conditioned rooms are a great refuge after a long day exploring in the hot sun !
3 . Best Thai Cooking course
Baan Thai Cookery School . Make reservations for a once in a lifetime experience of cooking lessons from local chefs . Before learning to create 4 typical Thai dishes , head to the local market to meander about with a Baan Thai chef and learn to recognize the typical produce used in Thai cooking .
Did you know ? The smallest red chilis used in a lot of Thai dishes is called ‘ mouse sh * t ’ and they say the more you can bare to use in your dish the sexier you are !
4 . Get Dressed and Go out
The Good View Bar & Restaurant has a fantastic view on the Mae Ping River . Locals and tourist alike gather here to dance , drink cocktails and enjoy the two live bands they host every night . At 13 Charoen Raj Rd , Watgate , Muang Chiang Mai .
5 . Best Market
Sunday Night Market Walking Street . Beginning at the Tha Pae Gate and located in the center of the old walled city , the Sunday Night Market runs the full length of Ratchadamnoen Rd . The market closes it ’ s streets to traffic to give visitors a break from looking over their shoulders for motorbikes zipping past . The market is a showcase of the art and craftsmanship of northern Thai people . It ’ s open every Sunday from 4pm to midnight .
If you don ’ t happen to be in Chiang Mai on a Sunday , visit the Night Bazaar , open nightly and runs along Chang Khlan Rd .