Chiang Mai offers old-city temples, neighbourhood cafés and excursions into the surrounding hills. Separate a city day from a longer outing beyond the centre.
Planning your days
The Old City suits a temple-focused stay, while Nimman offers a different café and shopping base. Doi Suthep is an outing into the hills. Arrange the return journey before leaving rather than treating it as a city walk.
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