Start your day with authentic Thai-style breakfast featuring soft-boiled eggs and freshly brewed coffee at this classic, long-standing café open from 6:00am to 2:00pm.
Explore the majestic Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, an iconic cultural and spiritual site open from 8:30am to 3:30pm. Admire intricate architecture and historical treasures.
Enjoy some of the best Pad Thai in Bangkok at this famous restaurant open 5:00pm to 1:00am; however, for lunch consider a similar nearby place like Pad Thai Mae Am (open 9:00am–5:00pm) for a well-rated alternative.
Take a ferry across the Chao Phraya River to visit Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, known for its stunning porcelain-covered spires, open 8:00am to 5:30pm.
Wander through the bustling streets of Chinatown, discovering markets, street food stalls, and gold shops; open all day but especially lively in the afternoon and evening.
Experience Michelin-starred street food at Jay Fai, famous for crab omelet and drunken noodles, open 3:00pm to midnight. Reservations recommended due to popularity.
Visit temples such as Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Singh, taking in the historical atmosphere of Chiang Mai’s ancient heart, open generally from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Explore Chiang Mai Night Bazaar for shopping, handicrafts, and street food. The market operates from 6:00pm to midnight, but nearby streets start lively earlier.
Shop thousands of vendors offering everything from clothes to art and food at one of the world’s largest markets, open Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00am to 6:00pm.
Tour the traditional Thai house and museum dedicated to Jim Thompson, the American silk entrepreneur, open from 9:00am to 6:00pm. Book tickets in advance.