Chiang Mai Travel Guide 2026 | Hidden Gems & Local Tips

Chiang Mai Travel Guide 2026 | Hidden Gems & Local Tips Planning a trip to Chiang Mai in 2026? 🇹🇭 In this complete Chiang Mai travel guide, I’ll show you the best things to do in Chiang Mai, where to stay, what to eat, the best temples, local markets, cafés, and the most beautiful day trips around Northern Thailand. As someone who lives in Northern Thailand, I’ll also share honest recommendations, tips to avoid crowds, and places that are actually worth your time. ✨ In this video: Best area to stay in Chiang Mai (Old Town guide) Best temples in Chiang Mai Best night markets & local markets Best cafés & restaurants in Chiang Mai Doi Inthanon National Park Chiang Dao day trip Sticky Waterfall (Bua Tong Waterfall) Ethical elephant sanctuary recommendations Chiang Mai weather & best seasons to visit Why Pai & Chiang Rai are NOT ideal day trips from Chiang Mai Whether you’re visiting Thailand for the first time or returning to explore deeper, this guide will help you plan an unforgettable Chiang Mai trip. 📍 Places mentioned: Old Town Chiang Mai Wat Phra Singh Wat Chedi Luang Doi Inthanon Chiang Dao Sticky Waterfall Ethical Elephant Sanctuaries Night Markets & Hidden Cafés If you enjoy authentic travel, nature, local culture, and off-the-beaten-path experiences in Thailand, subscribe for more videos from Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand 🌿 Yoga in the park :   / 17ybpqwqpy   Around this park, you can find the red trucks who can bring you to Wat Pha Lat and Doi Suthep Temples : https://maps.app.goo.gl/ybvU8vX7jojYc... Wat Pha Lat Trailhead : https://maps.app.goo.gl/oS29zNtCg7zTJ... Here are some additional recommendation :) 🩺 HEALTH INSURANCE WE USE https://safetywing.com/nomad-insuranc.. 📱 CHEAPEST ESIM / MOBILE DATA IN ASIA 🌍 Get 15% OFF your Saily eSIM with my special code: NickGoesAsia 👉 https://saily.com/NickGoesAsia TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:46 Where to Stay in Chiang Mai 01.57 Best Temples 4:43 Best Markets in Chiang Mai 4:57 Chiang Mai Walking Streets 5:28 Chiang Mai Night Bazaar 5:39 Coconut Market 6:15 Chamcha Market 7:08 Baan Kang Wat (Artist Village) 7:27 Bamboo Saturday Market 7:56 Jing Jai Market 8:22 Best Day Trips: Doi Inthanon 14:11 Chiang Dao Adventures 18:23 Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall 18:54 Exploring Hidden Villages 19:43 Elephant Nature Park & Ethics 20:19 Visiting Chiang Rai and Pai 20:59 Best Seasons to Visit Chiang Mai 23:15 The Perfect 3-Day Itinerary (Proper Pace) & Outro #withvan