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Chiang Mai
budget
temples
night markets
elephants
cooking
budget

Chiang Mai

Thailand · Asia
Avg Daily
$22
Safety
5/5
Language
Thai
Currency
THB

Northern Thailand hub with temples, night markets, cooking classes, elephant sanctuaries, and mountain vibes.

Best Time to Visit

NovDecJanFeb

Average Flight Prices

From US
$1000–$1400

Estimated · round-trip

From Europe
$1000–$1400

Estimated · round-trip

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Daily Cost Breakdown

ExpenseBudgetMid-RangeLuxury
Hotel / night
$8$25$80
Meal
$1.5$5$18
Beer
$1.5$1.5$1.5
Coffee
$1.5$1.5$1.5
Transport / day
$4$4$4

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Getting Around

Songthaew

฿30-50

Red trucks

Scooter Rental

฿150/day

Popular option

Grab

Cheap

Ride-sharing

Where to Eat & Drink

Khao Soi Khun Yai

Thai$

Northern curry noodles

Must try:Khao soi

SP Chicken

Thai$

Grilled chicken

Must try:Gai yang

David's Kitchen

Fine Dining$$$

French-Thai fusion

Must try:Tasting menu

Top Activities & Experiences

Doi Suthep Temple

$2

Mountain temple

Night Bazaar

Free

Nightly market

Cooking Class

$30

Thai cooking

Elephant Sanctuary

$65

Ethical elephant visit

Sticky Waterfall

$3

Climbable waterfall

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