YeahβΌοΈ SiennyLovesDrawing π©π» really enjoying her travels πβοΈ to Thailand πΉπ on an annual basis. In this blogging π©π»βπ»π, she would like to sharing about her recent winter βοΈ travel πβοΈ to the Northern Thailand πΉπ
Yes β , it’s winter βοΈ season @ Northern Thailand πΉπ between Oct to Feb every year, also her 1οΈβ£st comfy happy π flight βοΈπΊexperience with Thai Airways πβοΈπΉπ, do check out her flight βοΈ review vlog π₯πΉ being captured for sharing ya π€
Warm clothing π§₯π§£π§€is advisable to be packed in your luggage πΌππ if you’re travelling to Pai & Mae Hong Son as in Dec, the temperature wil be around 13 degree & even 8 degree at the night time ππ
Ohh ya…Do enjoy reading π her story about her travel to Mae Taeng District of Chiangmai, Northern Thailand πΉπ via π https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2019/04/09/mae-taeng-hidden-gem-north-thailand/
Where to VisitββοΈ
She π©π» is gonna sharing π©π»βπ»π more about Chiangmai, π https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Chiang_Mai
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SiennyLovesDrawing π©π» has read π from travel magazines, if travel to Chiangmai, must enjoy shopping ππ at its many night markets, so which night marketsββοΈ
Anusarn Night Market & Chiangmai Night Bazaar
Anusarn night Market is in a covered area, off the main street & quite spacious to shopping ππ
It has food stalls, restaurants π½π΄& show entertainment. SiennyLovesDrawing π©π» & her travelmates π«ππ¬ were having dinner π½π΄ inside this market, read on below ππ
According to tour guide ππ»ββοΈ, the prices π± in Anusarn Market are generally cheaper as compared to the street night market, also you will find lots of handmade items here π
You may explore the other night bazaars & underground markets nearby too π
However, do get ready to bargain/ negotiate π£π₯π€ for at least 50% lower β¬οΈ from the price being offered by the local Thai vendors ya πΉπππ¬π«
Most of the tourists ππ«π¬ enjoy shopping ππ for souvenirs ππ π΄π₯₯ etc.
Addressπ: 149/24, 149/27-28 Chang Khlan Road, Chiang Mai 50100, Northern Thailand
Operation hoursπ: 6pm to midnight & free admission ππ
Websiteπ: https://www.tripadvisor.com.my/ShowUserReviews-g293917-d1957598-r729255694-Anusarn_Market-Chiang_Mai.html
Chiangmai Wualai Walking Street (aka Saturday Night Market)
Only available β on Saturday night ππ & hence famous known as Wualai Saturday Night Market with approximately 1οΈβ£km shopping walk πππΆπ»ββοΈπΆπ»ββοΈ
It’s linked βοΈ to Thipanet Road i.e. near the south of the old city walls, a few steps π£ from Pratu Chiang Mai (Chiang Mai Gate) & within 10/ 15 mins walking πΆπ»ββοΈπΆπ»ββοΈdistance to the highly intact Tha Phae Gate
Quite happening with the street performers π€πΌπΉπ₯π·πΈπΊ, as well as potrait drawing services βοΈ
You can shopping ππ for hill tribe souvenirs ππ, locally-made & handicraft products, famous “I Love β€οΈ Thailand πΉπ ” t-shirt ππ, fashions & accessories from local designers, tasty snacks ππ€€, traditional Thai sweets π¬ made from coconut π΄π₯₯ , beverages πΉπ₯€, Thai restaurants π½π΄& etc.
Do plan your old city walls, Silver Temple β© (read ππ more below) & this Sat night market on a half day afternoon/ evening trip π
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Addressπ: Wua Lai Road, Tambon Hai Ya, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50100, Northern Thailand
Operation hoursπ: 5pm to midnight, Saturday only & free admission ππ
Websiteπ: https://www.tripadvisor.com.my/Attraction_Review-g293917-d2233777-Reviews-Saturday_Night_Market_Walking_Street_Wua_Lai_Road-Chiang_Mai.html
Wat Sri Suphan Aram ΰΈ§ΰΈ±ΰΈΰΈ¨ΰΈ£ΰΈ΅ΰΈͺΰΈΈΰΈΰΈ£ΰΈ£ΰΈ
A must visit to this unique π€© Silver Temple β© which is located on the Wualai Road, yes β , a Lanna-style Buddhist temple β© which was originally built during the Mangrai dynasty. It’s an entire temple β© which being covered its both interior & exterior in impressive ππ€©hand crafted silver decoration & fully litπ‘up in some fantastic colours that changed every few mins at night ππ
Do click inππ»above to enjoy her IG photos πΈπΈ album with this unique π€© Silver Temple β©, amazingly beautifulππβΌοΈ
It’s 1οΈβ£ of the oldest Thai temple β© which originally built in the 16th century during the Mangrai Dynasty i.e. the 11th King π€΄π»of Lanna Kingdom, Phra Muang Kaew who ruled the Thai Kingdom between 1495 to 1525 π
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About 30millions THB of construction costs π°spent & has been rebuilt & renovated over the different historical periods by the silver craftsman in the surrounding Wua Lai community π«ππ¬ with impressive ππ€©knowledge of fine metalwork over many generations
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According to the Lanna Belief, ladies πππare not β allowed to enter the Ubosotha/ the main shrine. Beneath the base of Ubosotha in the monastic boundary, many precious things, incantations, amuiets & other holy objects were buried 500 years ago. Entering this area may deteriorated the place/ otherwise the lady π herself π€
Noteπ: Night captures credited to IG @tish_musher
You are welcome π€ to greet ππ» the monks in this temple β© & every Saturday night ππ, there will be a monk chat π£π₯π€ around 5οΈβ£pm to 7οΈβ£pm where all visitors ππ¬π« can ask questions ββοΈ about Buddhism & meditate π§π»ββοΈπ§π»ββοΈ with the monks 7οΈβ£pm to 9οΈβ£pm. Donation π° is welcome ππ»π€
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There are silver making workshop available with a fee πβ
Proper dress code is required β before entering to visit this temple β©
Bo Kaeo Pine Tree π²π² Garden
It’s a beautiful π man-made forest π²π² with hundreds of pine trees π²π² as a result of reforestation π efforts in 1960s by the Department of National Parks, Wildlife & Plants Conservation
Well known ππ» for its pine trees π²π² in tidy lines. There are different species of pine trees π²π² from Thailand πΉπ , Australia π¦πΊ , South Africa πΏπ¦ & Taiwan πΉπΌ
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Best to visit during winter βοΈ season for its dreamy misty surrounding π«
Ohh ya…Surely a great ππ» OOTD spot similar to the Korea π°π·‘s famous Nami Island as captured in Korean movies & dramas π°π·π₯π½ππΏ Do enjoy her IG album shared below ya πΈπΈ
Opposite the garden, there are plenty of cozy cafes βοΈπ΅ for you to drop by for a cuppa & relax ππ
Where to EatββοΈ
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It also served rice with dishes π , yellow πsticky rice, fried noodles π too
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Do drop by to enjoy your morning breakfast here whenever you are at Chiangmai ya ππ€€
π https://www.facebook.com/357819538382818/photos/a.357829505048488/357829485048490/
π https://www.facebook.com/357819538382818/photos/a.357829505048488/607381686759934/
Addressπ: Srijundon Rd, Chang Khlan Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50100, Northern Thailand
Operation hoursπ: 7am to 6pm daily, except Wednesday
FBπ: https://www.facebook.com/Zam-Zam-Halal-Food-357819538382818/
Takawa Halal Cuisine
A halal β Thai restaurant πΉππ½π΄with its locationπvery near to Chiang Mai international airport βοΈ
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She π©π» has enjoyed her dinner π½π΄ with her travelmates πππ« here after touched down, a satisfied tasty dinner ππ»ππ€€π½π΄, πΉπ https://www.facebook.com/Takawahalal/videos/1328447670666029/
Highly recommended ππ»ππ» to order below dishes,
(1) The fried water spinach π₯ served with its homemade spicy πΆ sauce ~ So so crispy addictive delicious to enjoy ππ€€
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(2) The spicy πΆ lemon π steamed sea bass π ~ So fresh, appetitive tasty to enjoy ππ€€
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(3) Curry steamed seafood π₯ served in a coconut π΄π₯₯ ~ Love β€οΈ the light coconut π₯₯ fragrant while enjoying the fresh seafood items π¦ππ¦
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Addressπ: 416/5 Chiang Mai Land 10 Alley, Tambon Chang Khlan, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50100, Northern Thailand
Operation hoursπ: 10am to 9pm daily
Contact No.πβοΈπ±: +66 882676660
FBπ: https://www.facebook.com/Takawahalal/
A halal β Thai restaurant πΉππ½π΄located πinside the Anusarn Market, so you can enjoy your meal 1οΈβ£st before your shopping πππ https://www.facebook.com/212642732476480/photos/a.262326907508062/632638727143543/
It’s famous ππ» for its grilled duck π¦ & grilled chicken ππ
However from her recent trip, she π©π» really enjoyed the chicken dumpling π₯ & fried fish π with homemade chilies πΆ sauce served here ππ€€
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π https://www.facebook.com/212642732476480/photos/a.212644159143004/212644139143006/
Addressπ: 149/24, 149/27-28 Chang Khlan Road, Chiang Mai 50100, Northern Thailand
Operation hoursπ¦: 11.30am to 12am daily
Contact No.πβοΈπ±: +66 53 819 153
FBπ: https://www.facebook.com/Roummit-2-%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%A32-%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B8%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3-%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%8A%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%87%E0%B9%83%E0%B8%AB%E0%B8%A1%E0%B9%88-212642732476480/
Where To StayββοΈ
Romena Grand Hotel
It’s within walking πΆπ»ββοΈπΆπ»ββοΈdistance to Wualai Night Market, a strategic locationπ& very convenient to stay at this hotel π’
A comfy clean hotel π’ with simple buffet breakfast provided to all hotel guests π«ππ¬
Halal β breakfast set is available for Muslim hotel guests βͺοΈπ¬π«π
Duangtawan Hotel Chiang Mai
Almost all females πππ will love π this hotel π’ as it’s within walking πΆπ»ββοΈπΆπ»ββοΈdistance to Anusarn Market & Chiangmai night bazaar
A spacious room & well equipped to ensure a comfy stay ππ
She π©π» loves β€οΈ her room view with beautiful π sunrise π the next morning π π, yeahβΌοΈ
siennylovesdrawing 
Thailand is on my list of places to visit. Thank you for sharing your recommendation.
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Most welcome Jackline & always my pleasure to share my own travel experiences π€π
Thailand πΉπ is always on top of my to travel list & my yearly must travel destination β€οΈπππ
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Chiang Mai was my favorite city when we traveled across Thailand. Were you able to make it to the sticky waterfall?!
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Yeah!! Love ChiangMai’s cooling weather towards the year end π
Nope, I haven’t visited to Bua Thong Waterfall, the sticky waterfall that you have mentioned. Hmm…Should have included during my 2018 trip to Mae Taeng, ChiangMai π Will plan it in the future as I wish to climb the sticky waterfall π yeah!!
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I love Chiang Mai, or I did years ago. From this post, it seems it’s changed a lot since I went. I guess it’s time to return. I would love to try every single food you mentioned. Yum!
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Do plan your revisit to ChiangMai, wishing you a good trip & enjoy the foods ya ππ€ππ€€
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We did not make it to Chiang Mai, but have wanted to visit. Thanks for the great recommendations.
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Always can travel to ChiangMai, do plan it for 2020 ππ€π
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Looks like the place to add to my bucket list! I love the architecture of the buildings and the statues. The pictures of the banana bread and fried spinach look yummy! Thanks for sharing.:-)
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Do plan your trip to ChiangMai, am sure you will enjoy your travel to appreciate the local cultural & food there ππ»ππ
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I went backpacking to Chiang Mai in 1996 – it looks like it’s changed a whole lot since then.
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wowβΌοΈ in 1996, that’s so long ago, it’s time for your revisit, surely you will enjoy ChiangMai again ππ€
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Love the food recommendations, would love to explore them if I ever visit Thailand
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Thanks so much for letting me know that you love my Chiang Mai food recommendations, do plan your Chiang Mai travel & enjoy ya π
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There is so much good info here! I too love markets. And that silver temple looks absolutely beautiful. I hope I can get back to Chiang Mai one day.
Alison
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Absolutely agreeable to you, night markets in Thailand really amazing way of shopping, also the creative handcrafted by local Thais : )
The Silver Temple really amazing unique, the detailed craftmanship really impressive π
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It’s been years since I went to Chiang Mai, I’d love to go back.
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Yeah!! Do revisit Chiang Mai, surely you will enjoy it or it’s nearby villages π
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