Guidebook for Sankampaeng
Food Scene
Dash Restaurant and Bar in Chiang Mai draws in big crowds even though it is located down a small lane in a quiet part of the old town. The setting is perfect: a beautiful wooden house with doors open onto a small patio, and tasty Thai food that suits all palates. Add to this the live band that plays in the evenings and they really have a winning combination.
Opening Hours: 09:00 – 00:00
Address: Muang Road Soi 3, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai Tel: +66 53 279 230
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Dash
2 Moon Muang Rd Lane 1Dash Restaurant and Bar in Chiang Mai draws in big crowds even though it is located down a small lane in a quiet part of the old town. The setting is perfect: a beautiful wooden house with doors open onto a small patio, and tasty Thai food that suits all palates. Add to this the live band that plays in the evenings and they really have a winning combination.
Opening Hours: 09:00 – 00:00
Address: Muang Road Soi 3, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai Tel: +66 53 279 230
Dada Kafe in Chiang Mai is a favourite amongst visitors and it’s not just because they have a list of fresh fruit smoothies as long as your arm. They also serve delicious Thai and international dishes that err on the right side of healthy. Dada Kafe is open every day from 09:00 until 21:00, but closes early on Sundays (16:00). Staff speak excellent English and some French and German, as well as Thai.
Opening Hours: From 9:00 till 21:00 except on Sundays, where they close at 16:00
Address: Ratmakka Rd, Phra Sing, Chiang Mai 50200
Tel: +66 53 449 718
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Dada Cafe
1 Ratchamanka RdDada Kafe in Chiang Mai is a favourite amongst visitors and it’s not just because they have a list of fresh fruit smoothies as long as your arm. They also serve delicious Thai and international dishes that err on the right side of healthy. Dada Kafe is open every day from 09:00 until 21:00, but closes early on Sundays (16:00). Staff speak excellent English and some French and German, as well as Thai.
Opening Hours: From 9:00 till 21:00 except on Sundays, where they close at 16:00
Address: Ratmakka Rd, Phra Sing, Chiang Mai 50200
Tel: +66 53 449 718
Drinks & Nightlife
Zoe in Yellow is the number one party venue for every traveller under 35 years old in Chiang Mai. It is a bar with a dance floor, surrounded by seven other bars each offering slightly different music, ranging from dance, pop, hip hop to drum'n'bass, techno and reggae. Zoe in Yellow is located on a street corner right in the middle of the Old City. Everybody knows it, so if you can’t find it you can either ask or follow the music.
Opening Hours: Daily from Sunset – 00:00
Location: Rajvithi road, Old city, Chiang Mai
el: +66 (0) 842228388
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Zoe in Yellow Chiangmai Thailand
Ratvithi RoadZoe in Yellow is the number one party venue for every traveller under 35 years old in Chiang Mai. It is a bar with a dance floor, surrounded by seven other bars each offering slightly different music, ranging from dance, pop, hip hop to drum'n'bass, techno and reggae. Zoe in Yellow is located on a street corner right in the middle of the Old City. Everybody knows it, so if you can’t find it you can either ask or follow the music.
Opening Hours: Daily from Sunset – 00:00
Location: Rajvithi road, Old city, Chiang Mai
el: +66 (0) 842228388
THC Rooftop bar is the original rooftop bar in Chiang Mai offering views of Chiang Mai's old city and Doi Suthep Mountain.While the THC rooftop bar is not the only rooftop bar in the city, it remains popular with backpackers and younger tourists. There is a relaxed atmosphere and customers always talk to people other tables. The THC Rooftop Bar is also a good place to dance with a small dancefloor open all night.
Opening Hours: 18:00 – 00:00
Address: 19/4-5 Kotchasarn Road, opposite Thapae Gate
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THC Rooftop Bar
19 Mun Mueang RdTHC Rooftop bar is the original rooftop bar in Chiang Mai offering views of Chiang Mai's old city and Doi Suthep Mountain.While the THC rooftop bar is not the only rooftop bar in the city, it remains popular with backpackers and younger tourists. There is a relaxed atmosphere and customers always talk to people other tables. The THC Rooftop Bar is also a good place to dance with a small dancefloor open all night.
Opening Hours: 18:00 – 00:00
Address: 19/4-5 Kotchasarn Road, opposite Thapae Gate
Sightseeing
Doi Suthep is a constant part of life in Chiang Mai. A Thai saying goes, "If you haven't tasted Khao Soi or seen the view from Doi Suthep, you haven't been to Chiang Mai." This regal mountain overlooks the city from the northwest, providing commanding views from its summit. Aside from its dominating presence on the horizon, Doi Suthep is the home of some of the most deeply loved symbols in the Kingdom.
Opening Hours: 06:00 - 18:00
Location: Th Huay Kaew, Doi Suthep
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Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep
Doi Suthep is a constant part of life in Chiang Mai. A Thai saying goes, "If you haven't tasted Khao Soi or seen the view from Doi Suthep, you haven't been to Chiang Mai." This regal mountain overlooks the city from the northwest, providing commanding views from its summit. Aside from its dominating presence on the horizon, Doi Suthep is the home of some of the most deeply loved symbols in the Kingdom.
Opening Hours: 06:00 - 18:00
Location: Th Huay Kaew, Doi Suthep
On Wat Chedi Luang's premise are several structures of great cultural significance, including the city pillar (Intakin), main wiharn housing the principal Buddha image and a giant gum tree guarding the temple’s entrance. According to ancient Lanna beliefs, the city pillar is erected at the epicentre of the city, to mark the centre of the universe, which in the past was the Lanna Kingdom.
Opening Hours: 06:00 - 17:00
Location: Phrapokklao Road
Tel: +66 (0) 53 24 8604
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Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara
103 Prapokkloa RdOn Wat Chedi Luang's premise are several structures of great cultural significance, including the city pillar (Intakin), main wiharn housing the principal Buddha image and a giant gum tree guarding the temple’s entrance. According to ancient Lanna beliefs, the city pillar is erected at the epicentre of the city, to mark the centre of the universe, which in the past was the Lanna Kingdom.
Opening Hours: 06:00 - 17:00
Location: Phrapokklao Road
Tel: +66 (0) 53 24 8604
Arts & Culture
Chiang Mai’s National Museum's history as well as the history of the Lanna Kingdom. The Museum is also an important educational center attempting to preserve art and culture from the North of Thailand. The Lanna Kingdom used to rule over Northern Thailand and Chiang Mai was its last capital (the first being Chiang Rai). Admission to the Chiang Mai National museum is 30 Baht and it is located next to Wat Jed Yod. The Tribal Museum is within a 5 minute drive of the Chiang Mai National museum and has the same opening hours so many visitors combine their visits to the two museums.
Opening Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 09.00 - 17.00 Location: Chiang Mai National Museum, Chiang Mai-Lampang .
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Chiang Mai National Museum
Chiang Mai’s National Museum's history as well as the history of the Lanna Kingdom. The Museum is also an important educational center attempting to preserve art and culture from the North of Thailand. The Lanna Kingdom used to rule over Northern Thailand and Chiang Mai was its last capital (the first being Chiang Rai). Admission to the Chiang Mai National museum is 30 Baht and it is located next to Wat Jed Yod. The Tribal Museum is within a 5 minute drive of the Chiang Mai National museum and has the same opening hours so many visitors combine their visits to the two museums.
Opening Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 09.00 - 17.00 Location: Chiang Mai National Museum, Chiang Mai-Lampang .
Shopping
The main venue for shopping in Chiang Mai, indeed all of Thailand, the night bazaar is a can't-miss part of the Chiang Mai experience. Ground zero of this nightly commerce bomb is located at the intersection of Chang Khlan Road and Loi Khro Road but the whole thing spreads out for two blocks in either direction. Set up time is around sunset (usually about 18:00) and shopping goes on unabated until about 22:30 with a few vendors remaining open even later.
Opening Hours: Best time to go: After 19:00
Location: Intersection of Tha Pae and Chang Klang Roads
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Chiang Mai Night Bazaar
Changklan RoadThe main venue for shopping in Chiang Mai, indeed all of Thailand, the night bazaar is a can't-miss part of the Chiang Mai experience. Ground zero of this nightly commerce bomb is located at the intersection of Chang Khlan Road and Loi Khro Road but the whole thing spreads out for two blocks in either direction. Set up time is around sunset (usually about 18:00) and shopping goes on unabated until about 22:30 with a few vendors remaining open even later.
Opening Hours: Best time to go: After 19:00
Location: Intersection of Tha Pae and Chang Klang Roads
Parks & Nature
Spend a day at Doi Inthanon National Park, "the roof of Thailand." Visit the sacred and tranquil Wat Phra That Si Chom Thong, beautiful Wachirathan Falls, jungle trekking at Aang-Ka (Michael's Trail), and see the pagodas of Phra Mahathat Chedi Nophamethanidol and Phra Mahathat Noppholbhumisiri.
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Doi Inthanon uitkijkpunt
Spend a day at Doi Inthanon National Park, "the roof of Thailand." Visit the sacred and tranquil Wat Phra That Si Chom Thong, beautiful Wachirathan Falls, jungle trekking at Aang-Ka (Michael's Trail), and see the pagodas of Phra Mahathat Chedi Nophamethanidol and Phra Mahathat Noppholbhumisiri.
Entertainment & Activities
Nearly 400 different species of animal are kept at the Chiang Mai Zoo, including elephants, tigers, chimpanzees, hippopotami and rhinoceroses. The zoo also features some outstanding special attractions such as the walk through aviary, a fascinating freshwater aquarium and the zoo's stars - Chuang Chuang and Lin Hui, two young pandas who were sent as goodwill ambassadors from China in 2003. Opening Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Address: 100 Huay Kaew Road Tel: +66 53 210 374
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Chiang Mai Zoo
100 Huay Kaew RdNearly 400 different species of animal are kept at the Chiang Mai Zoo, including elephants, tigers, chimpanzees, hippopotami and rhinoceroses. The zoo also features some outstanding special attractions such as the walk through aviary, a fascinating freshwater aquarium and the zoo's stars - Chuang Chuang and Lin Hui, two young pandas who were sent as goodwill ambassadors from China in 2003. Opening Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Address: 100 Huay Kaew Road Tel: +66 53 210 374