Songkran, Chiang Mai

Lonely PlanetJul 16

Get more from Chiang Mai with these tips on eating, transport, shopping, etiquette, safety and more.

Thai New Year celebration in April with parades and water fights

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SongkranRestaurantThai New Year celebration in April with parades and water fights
Loi KrathongFestivalcelebrated in November with parades and illuminated lanterns
Yee PengFestivalnorthern holiday with illuminated paper lanterns released into the sky
Talat WororotMarketChiang Mai’s longest-running market, sells home goods and street food
Kad LuangMarketalso known as Talat Wororot
Talat Muang MaiMarketwholesale produce market, busy late at night
Chiangmai RamGuest housego-to private hospital for foreigners and locals
Chang Phuak Gate Night MarketMarkethome to the Cowboy Hat Lady
Chiang Mai Gate MarketMarketconveniently located night market
Lang Mor Night MarketMarketloved-by-students night market
Kalare Night BazaarMarketboisterous place to recharge after shopping
Nimmanhaemin neighborhoodNeighborhoodgreat for hip places to eat and drink
RiversideNeighborhood
Night BazaarAttraction
Saturday Walking StreetMarket
Sunday Walking StreetMarket
Tong Tem TohRestaurant
Huen PhenRestaurant

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