--- title: "Chiang Mai" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Chiang Mai." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/chiang-mai" locale: "en" --- # Chiang Mai Primary place hint: Chiang Mai ## Breadcrumbs [Asia](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/asia) > [Thailand](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/thailand) > [Northern Thailand](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/northern-thailand) > [Chiang Mai](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/chiang-mai) ## Hotel Guides No direct source links for this section. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [Lonely Planet](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/thailand/chiang-mai-province/chiang-mai) (lonelyplanet.com) Lonely Planet is a major travel-publishing brand offering professionally edited destination guides, articles, guidebooks, and planning resources. Their Chiang Mai guide gives travelers a strong planning overview, covering temples, night markets, northern Thai cuisine, Sticky Waterfall, and Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. - [Nomadic Matt](https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/thailand-travel-tips/chiang-mai/) (nomadicmatt.com) Nomadic Matt is a long-running budget-travel advice site focused on cheaper, longer, and practical independent travel. Their Chiang Mai budget guide is especially practical for independent travelers, combining things to do, costs, savings tips, transportation, accommodation, and planning basics. - [The Planet D](https://theplanetd.com/best-things-to-do-chiang-mai/) (theplanetd.com) The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog by Dave and Deb, combining destination guides, itineraries, tips, and personal travel stories. Their Chiang Mai things-to-do article is a helpful attraction overview, with temples, the night market, and other major city highlights in focus. - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/chiang-mai/) (viatravelers.com) ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with structured comparison and itinerary tools. Their Chiang Mai travel guide offers a well-rounded look at temples, markets, mountain landscapes, cultural experiences, temple hopping, and elephant sanctuaries. - [The Poor Traveler](https://www.thepoortraveler.net/2018/08/chiang-mai-itinerary/) (thepoortraveler.net) The Poor Traveler is a budget-travel and itinerary site focused on practical planning, logistics, and value-conscious travel advice. Their Chiang Mai itinerary guide is a practical fit for DIY planners, laying out one- to seven-day options with estimated budgets and suggested tours. - [Y Travel Blog](https://www.ytravelblog.com/what-to-do-in-chiang-mai/) (ytravelblog.com) Y Travel Blog is a travel blog covering destination guides, family travel, travel advice, and practical trip inspiration. Their Chiang Mai guide is a helpful overview of what to see, do, and eat, with perspective for both visitors and longer-stay travelers. - [Goats On The Road](https://www.goatsontheroad.com/things-to-do-in-chiang-mai/) (goatsontheroad.com) Goats On The Road is a travel guide site and travel lifestyle resource covering destinations, remote work, and long-term travel. Their list of 21 things to do in Chiang Mai gives visitors a broad, practical starting point for choosing activities around the city. - [As We Saw It](https://www.aswesawit.com/chiang-mai-thailand-travel-guide/) (aswesawit.com) As We Saw It is a travel ideas, itinerary, culture, food, and photography site led by Linda. Her Chiang Mai guide is a well-rounded resource, bringing together things to do, places to stay, getting-around advice, photos, and travel tips. - [NOMADasaurus](https://www.nomadasaurus.com/10-things-to-do-in-chiang-mai/) (nomadasaurus.com) NOMADasaurus is an adventure travel and photography blog with destination guides, sustainable tourism coverage, and visual travel storytelling. Their Chiang Mai article offers a strong mix of cultural sights, temples, scenery, and activities for travelers planning what to prioritize. - [My Adventures Across The World](https://myadventuresacrosstheworld.com/things-to-do-in-chiang-mai/) (myadventuresacrosstheworld.com) My Adventures Across The World is Claudia Tavani's travel blog, focused on destination guides, responsible travel, food, and practical advice. Her Chiang Mai guide is especially practical because it pairs recommended things to do with notes on activities she suggests avoiding. - [Love and Road](https://loveandroad.com/what-to-do-in-chiang-mai-thailand-attractions/) (loveandroad.com) Love and Road is a travel blog by Nat and Rob, focused on destination guides, budgeting, accommodation, food, and couple travel. Their Chiang Mai article gives a useful spread of attractions, markets, temples, nature, accommodation ideas, food, and entertainment. - [The Broke Backpacker](https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/best-places-to-visit-in-chiang-mai/) (thebrokebackpacker.com) The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget travel site focused on backpacking, hostels, gear, travel jobs, and independent trips. Their guide to 12 places to visit in Chiang Mai is a helpful choice for travelers comparing sights across different interests and travel styles. - [The Family Voyage](https://www.thefamilyvoyage.com/best-things-to-do-in-chiang-mai-with-kids/) (thefamilyvoyage.com) The Family Voyage is a family travel site focused on making trips with kids easier through practical destination and planning advice. Their Chiang Mai with kids guide is a practical family-focused resource, covering activities, where to stay, restaurants, and trip-planning context. - [The Travel Hack](https://thetravelhack.com/thailand/an-insiders-guide-to-chiang-mai-thailand/) (thetravelhack.com) The Travel Hack is a weekend-break and short-trip travel blog with practical travel advice for limited free time. Their insider-style Chiang Mai guide is a useful fit for travelers looking for a concise, practical introduction to the city. ## Travel Videos - [Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVctB1ICN1w) (youtube.com) Samuel and Audrey is a YouTube travel channel by Canadian media publishers Samuel and Audrey, featuring guides, food videos, and itineraries. This travel guide video gives a well-rounded introduction to Chiang Mai, covering temples, old city sights, markets, street food, parks, a cooking class, transport, and nearby experiences. - [CJ Explores](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWju0ix8_ek) (youtube.com) CJ Explores is a YouTube travel channel by Charlotte and Cory, creating travel guides and adventure content around the world. This guide video explores top things to do in Chiang Mai, with helpful chapters on temples, accommodation, parks, Nimmanhaemin, Tha Phae Gate, art, night markets, and Doi Suthep. - [World Wild Hearts](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tH3Y-0i5jR8) (youtube.com) World Wild Hearts is a YouTube travel channel by Zac and Ine, who create destination videos and travel guides. This travel video highlights ten worthwhile things to do in and around Chiang Mai, including Elephant Nature Park, a cooking class, a river cruise, and a Doi Inthanon day tour. - [Gabriel Traveler](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxyMa_Te3Do) (youtube.com) Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, featuring travel adventures, practical information, and destination footage. This walking video offers a useful street-level look at Chiang Mai's old town in northern Thailand, capturing the area's everyday atmosphere and travel feel. - [Gabriel Traveler](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-D3d9VPUmLs) (youtube.com) Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, featuring travel adventures, practical information, and destination footage. This travel video tours Chiang Mai through a budget-travel lens, giving viewers a practical sense of the northern Thailand city and its affordability for travelers. - [Gabriel Traveler](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7kheUHkeTA) (youtube.com) Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, featuring travel adventures, practical information, and destination footage. This practical video uses Chiang Mai as a clear example of budget travel in Thailand, showing local exploration alongside how much things cost. - [Creative Travel Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EP3IbnimTA) (youtube.com) Creative Travel Guide is a YouTube travel channel by a British couple sharing vlogs, travel advice, guides, and travel hacks. This guide video gives ten good reasons to visit Chiang Mai, covering old city temples, night markets, street food, mountains, elephant sanctuaries, cafes, and budget tips.