Chiang Mai feels like a compact city that still lets you breathe. The Old City, ringed by crumbling walls and moats, is where you’ll find Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang, both worth a quick stop before you wander into the narrow lanes of the Nimmanhaemin area. That neighborhood pulses with cafés,...
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1- Visit the Acropolis$2-$2
The ancient citadel sits on a rocky outcrop above Athens. Arrive early to beat crowds.
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Where to stay
6Where to eat
9- Khao Soi Khun Yai$2-$3/ppNorthern Thai · Old CityReserve →
- Sunday Walking Market (Tha Phae Gate)$5-$10/ppStreet Food · Old CityReserve →
- Khao Soi Nimman$2-$3/ppNorthern Thai · NimmanhaeminReserve →
- Fah Lai Lanna Cooking Class$35-$35/ppNorthern Thai · Old CityReserve →
- Satay Stall at Sunday Walking Market$1-$2/ppThai (Barbecue) · Old CityReserve →
- Mango Sticky Rice Booth$2-$3/ppThai (Dessert) · Old CityReserve →
January, December, and February are the strongest windows for sightseeing.
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