Chinatown
Chiang Mai
Popular places to visit
Chiang Mai Night Bazaar
Enjoy the lively ambiance among the lights, music and enticing aromas of this iconic night market specializing in portrait paintings.
Tha Phae Gate
You can find out about the history of Sri Phum when you stop by Tha Phae Gate. Discover the lively festivals and shops in this culturally rich area.
Nimman Road
During your trip to Huay Kaew, you can do some window-shopping at Nimman Road. While in this trendy area, you can savour the cafes and bars.
Chiang Mai University
Explore the campus of Chiang Mai University during your trip to Su Thep. Discover the lively festivals and temples in this culturally rich area.
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
See the pagodas, bells and museum of this fascinating and ornate Buddhist complex, the holiest shrine in northern Thailand, in a mountainous national park.
MAYA Lifestyle Shopping Center
During your trip to Huay Kaew, you can search for that perfect souvenir at MAYA Lifestyle Shopping Center. Take in the lively festivals and mountain views in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
From Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai's Temples Exploration Day Trip
From Chiang Mai: Doi Saket Hiking Tour with Lunch
Chiang mai Hike & Downhill Bike Adventure –Suthep National Park
Chiang Mai: Bua Tong Sticky Waterfall, Huge Cave,Thai Buffet
Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park and Pha Dok Siew Trail Trek
Chiang Mai: White, Black & Blue Temples Day Tour with Lunch
Top hotels in Chinatown
Melia Chiang Mai
Everything was perfect. EXCELLENT BREAKFAST with Excellent employees. Convenient location to walk to the old city. Room was clean with amenities we expected.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Centara Riverside Hotel Chiang Mai
Room was very clean, junior sweet is a very nice size with a big bathroom. Staff is lovely, when I went to the airport, Anek one of their bell men helped with my very heavy bag. Would stay again. Great place.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Shangri-La Chiang Mai
Proper 5* experience. Was lucky enough to be on premium club 11th floor amazing service
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Icon Park Hotel Chiang Mai
The property is very nice and the staff is very professional and accommodating. I will defiantly stay again.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
U Nimman Chiang Mai
Besides the fact that our room was not ready until 1800 (6pm!!!), we enjoyed everything else. We were comped the daily breakfast, which I think was a nice touch due to the room not being ready.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
SYN Boutique Hotel
Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Room was huge, clean and modern. There is a free shuttle that goes to Maya shopping mall. Lots of choices for breakfast. I will stay again.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Chinatown
Thapae
Historical sites, shopping and coffee shops are just a few things travellers enjoy about Thapae. Check out Riverside or Wat Mahawan while you're exploring the area.
Chang Moi
Unique features of Chang Moi include the historical sites and shopping. Make a stop by Mae Ping River or Warorot Market while you're exploring the area.
Ban Wiphawadi
Check out the shopping, historical sites and mountain views while spending some time in Ban Wiphawadi. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Chiang Mai Night Bazaar or Wat Chiang Man.
Old City
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Sunday Walking Street Market to Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Center – discover Old City, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Wua Lai
Wua Lai is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Saturday Walking Street Night Market or Mae Kha Canal Village.
Chumchon Fa Ham
Sacred temples interesting history and top sights from Mae Ping River to Mae Kha Canal – discover Chumchon Fa Ham, a destination also famous for its shopping.
