Free Day in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai, Thailand
About This Activity
A free day in Chiang Mai is best spent on a rented scooter or bicycle exploring the moat and beyond. Head to the artsy Nimman neighborhood for Chiang Mai's best specialty coffee, browse the local galleries and design studios on Nimmanhaemin Road, or take a tuk-tuk to the Huay Tung Tao Reservoir for lake-side dining in bamboo huts. Massage shops throughout the Old City offer excellent traditional Thai and herbal massage for 200-400 THB per hour.
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