Is Chiang Mai worth visiting? After our 4th trip to this incredible city in northern Thailand, we can definitively say YES! Join us for an immersive 28-minute journey through Chiang Mai Old Town as we show you exactly why we keep coming back to what has become our absolute favorite city in all of Thailand.
This isn’t a quick “top 10 things to do” list – this is a real, unfiltered look at what makes Chiang Mai special. We’re walking you through the ancient temples that took our breath away, the vibrant markets where locals and travelers come together, the street food that made us fall in love with Thai cuisine all over again, and the neighborhoods we’ve explored across four different visits.
You’ll see Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Singh through our eyes, experience the energy of the Sunday Walking Street Market and Night Market, and discover why we believe Chiang Mai offers something even Bangkok can’t match. We’re also sharing real accommodation options with actual prices so you can plan your own adventure with confidence.
🌟 PERFECT FOR:
First-time visitors wondering if Chiang Mai should be on their Thailand itinerary, travelers comparing Bangkok vs Chiang Mai, digital nomads considering a longer stay, or anyone planning their northern Thailand adventure.
🇹🇭 After four visits spanning different seasons, we’ve fallen deeply in love with this city’s perfect blend of ancient temples, vibrant culture, incredible food scene, and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re planning your first trip to Thailand or you’re a seasoned Southeast Asia traveler, Chiang Mai offers something truly special.
📍 Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand – The cultural heart of Thailand and our favorite city in Southeast Asia.
💬 HAVE YOU BEEN TO CHIANG MAI? We’d love to hear about your experiences or answer any questions about planning your visit! Drop a comment below and let’s chat about this amazing city!
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We've now visited Chiang Mai FOUR times, and honestly, we love it more with each visit! 🇹🇭✨ This city has completely stolen our hearts – from the stunning ancient temples to the incredible street food to the warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel at home immediately.
What surprised us most? How different Chiang Mai feels from the rest of Thailand. It has its own unique vibe that we just can't get enough of. Whether you're planning your first trip or wondering if it lives up to the hype – we're here to answer any questions!
Have you been to Chiang Mai? What did you love most? Or if you're planning to visit, what are you most excited about? Let's chat! 👇
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Chris & Jim | Midlife Travel Bug
its really hard to find a chill travel channel like this. All the others are just annoying
one of the better chiang mai travel videos, keep it up!
We loved Chiang Mai too. It’s feels so peaceful there. That was interesting about the zodiac signs, I am also a tiger. 🐯
Great video friends!! We cannot wait to visit Chiang Mai one day!! OMG when Jim's coin didn't work for the bathroom!!!…….😂
Great video, friends! Thailand is definitely on our bucketlist!
Silver Temple that I went to was amazing. I think it is somewhat near the Saturday night narket. The wife and I have been to CM twice…but never on a Sunay night. 😢 This year, we went in February ad got the see the Flower Show and parade…it was awesome! Great video…brings back good memories.
No Scorpion Jim, wtf?! 😆
Looks like a very comfortable city to visit. So beautiful and not totally chaotic. Sadly we had to cut Thailand from our trip in April. Thank you for sharing your visit.
You Guys are getting so professional ❤😊 the best of the New years ❤
We definitely have to get to Chiang Mai on one of these trips to Thailand! It looks amazing 🙂
Love Chiang Mai so much!!