Before you go Here are some suggested stays for every wallet size. These are conveniently located near the Nimman area, leaving you spoilt for choice when it comes to cafes and night markets.!

Budget Hotel

USD 30/night and below ● The Nimman Hotel ● Prestige CM

USD 50/ night and below ● Kokotel Nimman ● S17 @Nimman Hotel ● Chiangmai Hill 2000 Hotel

USD 80/night and below ● Art Mai Gallery Nimman Hotel Chiang Mai ● The Craft Nimman

Before leaving the airport, be sure to pick up the following items.

Item Location

Klook DTAC Happy Tourist Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Super 4G SIM 8 Days Klook staff will be waiting at Arrival Hall Gate 11 holding a Klook sign Pick up is available 24 hours

Getting around Chiang Mai:

By Songthaew: You’ll see plenty of these red lorries around and they can take you to your destination but be warned they might overcharge you.

By car: If you prefer travelling around in air-conditioned comfort, pre-book a private car charter on Klook and let the driver show you around! DAY 1 OVERVIEW

Time Activity How To Get There

Upon landing at Chiang Mai International Airport, pick up your 4G SIM card from the Arrival Hall

1100-1200 Have lunch at Khao Soi Maesai

1200-1245 Get picked up by your private car charter and head Klook private car charter off to Queen Sirikit Botanic Gardens

1245-1345 Explore the glasshouses and canopy walkways of the Queen Sirikit Botanic Gardens.

1345-1445 Let the car charter driver take you to Wat Phra Tat Doi Suthep.

1445-1515 Explore the Wat Phra Tat Doi Suthep.

1615-1700 Head over to the Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang.

1700-1800 Check in to your hotel.

1900-2000 Have dinner at Rustic and Blue.

2000 Visit the Kad Na Mor Night Market. DAY 1 | Temples & Botanic Garden

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Upon arrival: Pick up your 4G SIM card

You’ll definitely need a 4G SIM Card this trip because it will surely be filled with picture perfect moments all around.

Upon landing, head to Arrival Hall Gate 11 and look for the staff holding a Klook sign to redeem your SIM.

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1100-1200: Have lunch at Khao Soi Maesai

Khao Soi is one of the most popular dishes in Chiang Mai. This coconut curry based noodle is a Northern Thai dish and one of the best places to have it in Chiang Mai is at Khao Soi Maesai.

This no frills open air dining establishment is brimming with locals and at only THB 40 a bowl, you’ll surely be back for more!

Address: 29/1 Ratchaphuek Alley, Chang Phueak, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50300, Opening Hours: 8am to 4pm daily DAY 1 | Temples & Botanic Garden

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1245-1345: Explore the Queen Sirikit Botanic Gardens

The Queen Sirikit Botanic Gardens is home to beautiful glass bottomed canopy walkways, glasshouses with a huge variety of plants and even hanging gourd walkways.

You’ll feel as if you’ve stepped into a Kinfolk magazine when you head into the glasshouse of succulents! Be sure to take plenty of photos.

#KlookTip: Load up on sunscreen and insect repellent before heading over!

Address: ซอย หมู 1ซอย 9 Mae Raem, Amphoe Mae Rim, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50180, Thailand Opening Hours: 830am to 5pm daily DAY 1 | Temples & Botanic Garden

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1445-1515: Visit the Wat Phra Doi Suthep

The Wat Phra Doi Suthep is one of the most popular attractions in Chiang Mai. One of Thailand’s most sacred temples are surrounded by breathtaking mountain tops and there’s a huge golden spire that you can’t miss!

From the peak of the Doi Suthep Pagoda, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the surroundings and marvel at the splendor of it all.

Address: Su Thep, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand

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1615-1700: Visit Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang

The Wat Phra Singh is the second most revered temple in the area and is dominated by a huge mosaic-inlaid sanctuary. The grounds are dotted with coffee stands and massage pavilions.

Wat Chedi Luang is a towering ruined Lanna style chedi that is home to a Jade Buddha. These beautiful ruins are a result of the

Address: 103 Prapokkloa Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand Opening hours: 8am to 5pm daily DAY 1 | Temples & Botanic Garden

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1900-2000: Dinner at Rustic and Blue

The Nimman area is the hipster area of Chiang Mai and is heaven for those who love visiting cafes. Head over to Rustic and Blue for a hearty first meal in Chiang Mai.

Their farm to table concept promises the freshest goods and extremely yummy food. There are plenty of gluten free and vegan options as well for those of us with dietary restrictions.

Address: Nimmana Haeminda Rd Lane 7, Tambon Su Thep, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand Opening Hours: 830am to 10pm daily

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2000: Kad Na Mor Night Market

The Kad Na Mor Night Market is the place to get your shopping game on! Located near the Chiang Mai university, you can expect trendy clothes, accessories and quirky stationery all at an extremely reasonable price. Don’t forget to load up on some street food as well!

Address: Next to Malin Plaza, Huey Kaew Road, Nimman Opening Hours: 6pm to 10pm Daily DAY 2 OVERVIEW

Time Activity How To Get There

0800 Pick up from hotel

1030-1530 Elephant Jungle Sanctuary full day visit Transport included

1530-1700 Return to hotel to wash up

1700-1800 Let’s Relax Spa Massage at One Nimman Walk from your hotel in Nimman

1830-1930 Dinner at Ginger Farm Kitchen

2000 Dessert and coffee at Graph Cafe One Nimman DAY 2 | Elephant Jungle Sanctuary

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1030-1530: Spend a full day with the elephants!

One of the most unique experiences you’ll have in Chiang Mai is getting to play with the elephants! Forget unethical camps where elephants are forced to put on performances for you. Instead, spend a day with these rehabilitated elephants at the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary!

Start off by getting to know the elephants and the best way to do this is with treats! Say “bon bon” which means up and watch them raise their trunks. You can then proceed to place a sugar cane on their trunks or into their mouths!

Afterwhich, you’ll have lunch (provided) as well as make some treats for them by mashing rice and bananas. They will then line up for their health check where you’ll get to inspect their bodies for bites and scratches.

You’ll also be given brushes and hoses to scrub them clean. Head in to the mud after that and grab a handful to rub on their bodies!

Finally, wash off the mud and splash buckets of water on these gentle giants in the river. It truly takes a village to raise an elephant. DAY 2 | Elephant Jungle Sanctuary

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1700-1800: Unwind at the Let’s Relax Spas

After a long day out and about with the playful elephants, unwind with a relaxing massage at the Let’s Relax Spa!

The masseurs are extremely skilled at releasing all the tension in your muscles. After the treatment ends, you’ll even get a free plate of Mango Sticky Rice!

Do note that you will need to make an appointment before heading over so be sure to give them a call or just walk in to reserve your desired appointment slot.

Address: There are multiple locations in Chiang Mai but the one closest to the Nimman area is located at One Nimman. 1 Nimman Rd., Soi 1 T.Suthep, Muang Chiamg Mai, Chiang Mai 50200

Opening hours: 10am to 12am daily DAY 2 | Elephant Jungle Sanctuary

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1830-1930: Dinner at Ginger Farm Kitchen

The Ginger Farm Kitchen located at One Nimman is an organic farm to table Thai restaurant that serves delicious Thai food in a beautiful rustic looking establishment.

Some dishes to try include the crispy pork belly and the rainbow pad thai for those of you who are vegan!

Address: One Nimman, Nimmanahaeminda Rd, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 50200 Opening Hours: 10am to 11pm daily

Image credit: One Nimman

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1930-2000: Dessert at Graph Cafe

Address: One Nimman, Nimmanahaeminda End off the day relaxing at one of Chiang Mai’s top cafes - Rd, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 50200 Opening Hours: 10am to 9pm daily Graph! With Charcoal Lattes, dirty Matchas and even coffee cocktails, your drink just might be more trendy than you. DAY 3 OVERVIEW

Time Activity How To Get There

0700 Get picked up for the tour. Transport included

0915-1930 Head on the Chiang Rai White Temple, Blue Temple and Black House tour.

1945-2100 Head to Tong Tem Toh for dinner.

2100-2200 Have dessert at Mango Tango. DAY 3 | Chiang Rai

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0915-1930: Go on the White Temple, Blue Temple and Black House Chiang Rai Tour

Chiang Rai is located 3 hours away from Chiang Mai and serves as a good day trip from the city. Home to famous temples like the White Temple, Blue Temple and the Black House, sign up for the Klook tour and get taken to all 3 in a day from Chiang Mai.

The White Temple is probably the most famous of them, with insanely intricate details but with a modern twist. You’ll find motifs of modern day icons like the Minions and the Avengers around the temple!

The Blue Temple, also known as the House of Dancing Tigers draws huge crowds daily for the beautiful carvings and the giant white Buddha in the main hall.

Lastly, the eerie yet serene Black House blends traditional Thai architecture with art displays. Home to creator Duchenne's extensive collection of weird taxidermy and bones, this might make you feel slightly uneasy. DAY 3 | Chiang Rai

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1945-2100: Dinner at Tong Tem Toh

Tong Tem Toh is a restaurant that specializes in Northern Thai cuisine or Lanna cuisine. Set in a modern setting with dark wooden benches and tables and even mist machines to keep you cool, here are some dishes you should try!

Try the Thai Nam Prik - a chilli sauce Credit: Tongtemtoh Facebook made from roasted banana peppers that you can eat with an array of Address: 11 Nimman Haeminda Soi 13, boiled vegetables. Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Opening hours: 11am to 11pm daily The Kaeng Hang Lay is a pork curry stew that pairs perfectly with a bowl of steamed rice.

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2100-2200: Dessert at Mango Tango

No visit to Thailand is complete without a round of mango desserts! Apart from the usual mango sticky rice, Mango Tango serves up a huge variety of other mango dishes.

Our top pick is the Mango pudding with fresh mango and the mango Address:นิมมานเหมินทร 13 ตําบล สุเทพ อําเภอ เมือง เชียงใหม Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand smoothies! Opening hours: 11am to 10pm daily DAY 4 OVERVIEW

Time Activity How To Get There

0700 Get picked up for the Doi Inthanon National Park Transport included tour

1030-1700 Embark on the Doi Inthanon National Park Tour

Get dropped off at Chiang Mai International Airport DAY 4 | Doi Inthanon Tour

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1000-1700: Doi Inthanon National Park Day Tour

The Doi Inthanon Mountains are the highest peaks in Thailand and a must visit in Chiang Mai. The best way to explore the national park is to let the driver and guide take you around!

Start off with a walk on the Angkha trail and take in the beautiful mountain air. It can be pretty chilly up there so be sure to pack a light jacket!

Afterwhich, head to the Royal Twin Pagodas where you can stroll through the beautiful Queen pagoda gardens!

P.S. There are escalators up!

Head to the Vachiratharn Waterfall next and experience the gush of the majestic falls. We wouldn’t recommend heading all the way down because it can be pretty slippery!

Lastly, the Royal Agricultural project is the place to pick up last minute souvenirs! You’ll find plenty of local organic produce.

You can then request for the driver to drop you off at the airport for your flight back home!