Explore the Heart of Chiang Mai in a Hotel Near the Night Bazaar

David Banks
Authored by David Banks
Posted Monday, December 28, 2020 - 3:00pm

When you book a hotel near the Night Bazaar in Chiang Mai, you’ll be right in the heart of ‘Old Town’, the ancient part of this Northern Thailand city. You’ll also be in the perfect location to explore everything that makes this city such a must-see destination. 

Chiang Mai is actually considered the ‘other’ capital city of Thailand. It has been in existence for much longer than Bangkok has and was the capital city of the Lanna Kingdom. The city offers a completely different experience than Bangkok. The art and culture of the hill tribes in the mountains around the city are some of the reasons for this colour and diversity. 

Explore the Vibrant Night Bazaar

By booking a hotel near Chiang Mai’s Night Bazaar, you’ll be able to experience all that the city has to offer from a location at its very heart. The Night Bazaar is a vibrant hub of activity once the sun goes down. The neighbourhood lights up, and mobile street stalls magically appear in every available nook and cranny. They offer mouth-watering aromas that entice passers-by with promises of a delicious meal. 

The bazaar is a melting pot of everything that makes Chiang Mai such a special place to visit. You can explore the Lanna culture in the goods offered in the bazaar as well as the ancient buildings of the Old Town. You can snap up the excellent silver jewellery, colourful woven clothing and wood crafts of the hill tribes as well. Or you can go shopping to pick up the latest in gadgets and phone accessories along with jeans, tee-shirts and footwear. 

And all the time you’re browsing, you’ll be surrounded by the most delicious aromas as the food stalls will constantly beckon to you with the vast range of spicy, savoury and sweet dishes they offer. 

The Heart of the Action

When you book a hotel near the Night Bazaar in Chiang Mai, you won’t have to worry about arranging for transportation to explore the Old Town area. The area within the ancient walls that designate the Old Town area of the city is small enough to walk to all the attractions it offers. 

Besides the Night Bazaar, there is a Lanna Folklife Museum that will show and tell you what life was once like in this northern capital city. There is also the Chiang Mai City Art and Cultural Centre that explains how the town grew into the modern metropolis it is today.

But in touring the city on foot, you’ll need to make several stops for drinks and refreshments to keep your energy and just for the pleasure of sampling what’s available. The Old Town area of the city is full of charming and eclectic cafes and coffee shops that you’ll enjoy discovering. 

Booking a hotel near the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar provides you with the ideal accommodation to quickly realise what makes this ancient and modern city so unique. 

 

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