Lonely PlanetJul 1617 things to know before visiting Chiang Mai, ThailandGet more from Chiang Mai with these tips on eating, transport, shopping, etiquette, safety and more.great for hip places to eat and drink18 things in this storySongkranRestaurantThai New Year celebration in April with parades and water fightsLoi KrathongFestivalcelebrated in November with parades and illuminated lanternsYee PengFestivalnorthern holiday with illuminated paper lanterns released into the skyTalat WororotMarketChiang Mai’s longest-running market, sells home goods and street foodKad LuangMarketalso known as Talat WororotTalat Muang MaiMarketwholesale produce market, busy late at nightChiangmai RamGuest housego-to private hospital for foreigners and localsChang Phuak Gate Night MarketMarkethome to the Cowboy Hat LadyChiang Mai Gate MarketMarketconveniently located night marketLang Mor Night MarketMarketloved-by-students night marketKalare Night BazaarMarketboisterous place to recharge after shoppingNimmanhaemin neighborhoodNeighborhoodgreat for hip places to eat and drinkRiversideNeighborhoodNight BazaarAttractionSaturday Walking StreetMarketSunday Walking StreetMarketTong Tem TohRestaurantHuen PhenRestaurantRead the full piece at Lonely Planet →