A concierge that already knows Chiang Mai
NUM holds 34,657 places in and around Chiang Mai. Text it what you want, in any language. It finds three real places that fit, open now, and books the one you pick.
Three of us in the old city tomorrow around noon. Where can we get good khao soi nearby?
Three khao soi spots near the old city that fit three. Want me to check which can seat you at noon?
What is in the Chiang Mai directory
Built from open map data, kept current, and never ranked by who paid, because nobody can pay. Placement is not for sale on NUM. Counted November 8, 2026.
Chiang Mai at a glance
Chiang Mai was founded in the late 13th century as the capital of the Lan Na kingdom. Its square old city, about 1.6 km a side, is ringed by a moat and remnants of brick walls. People come for the temples, the night markets, northern food and the hills around the city.
Known for
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep วัดพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ
The city's best-known temple, on Doi Suthep about 15 km from town, reached by a long naga-lined staircase.
Wat Phra Singh วัดพระสิงห์
Old-city temple dating from 1345 that houses the Phra Singh Buddha image.
Wat Chedi Luang วัดเจดีย์หลวง
Its huge brick chedi was once 82 m tall; an earthquake in 1545 brought down the top 30 m.
Khao soi ข้าวซอย
Northern curry noodle soup with coconut milk, boiled and crispy egg noodles, pickled mustard greens, shallots and lime.
Nimmanhaemin Road ถนนนิมมานเหมินท์
The modern Nimman neighborhood west of the old city, known for cafes, restaurants and design shops.
Getting there
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) is in Suthep subdistrict, just west of the city. Airport shuttle buses leave from the international arrivals area, ground floor. A1 goes to Nimman and the moat around the old city; A2 to the Night Bazaar and Chang Khlan Road. City bus R3 runs red and yellow loops from outside the terminal. Red songthaews also serve the airport.
Getting around
Most visitors use red songthaews (shared pickup trucks), tuk-tuks or ride-hailing apps. The RTC city buses run loops that start and end at the airport.
When to go
The rains fall mostly from about June to October, heaviest in August. Smoke from seasonal burning often pushes air pollution past safe limits from December to April, worst around March. April and May are the hottest months.
Local tip
Come on Sunday evening for the walking street market on Ratchadamnoen Road, which runs from Tha Phae Gate across the old city.
Facts checked November 1, 2026. Transport and openings change, so NUM checks them again.
More of Chiang Mai
Wat Phra That Doi SuthepPhoto: JJ Harrison (https://www.jjharrison.com.au/) · CC BY-SA 3.0 
Wat Phra SinghPhoto: This Photo was taken by Supanut Arunoprayote. Feel free to use any of my images, · CC BY 4.0 
Wat Chedi LuangPhoto: Kingkidton · CC BY-SA 4.0 
Khao soiPhoto: Chainwit. · CC BY-SA 4.0 
Chiang MaiPhoto: FredTC · CC BY-SA 4.0 
Chiang MaiPhoto: whyyan · CC BY 2.0
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Where NUM looks in Chiang Mai
Districts NUM covers here.
- Chiang Mai เชียงใหม่
- Saraphi District สารภี
- San Sai District สันทราย
- Mueang Chiang Mai District
- Hang Dong District หางดง
How NUM works in Chiang Mai
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Text NUM what you want
A table, a massage, a driver, a pharmacy. In your words, in your language.
- 2
Get three real places
Checked, open now, and close to where you are. Nobody paid to be on the list.
- 3
It books the one you pick
The confirmation stays in your thread. A real person is one message away.
Questions about NUM in Chiang Mai
How many restaurants does NUM know in Chiang Mai?
5,324 in and around Chiang Mai, from the open map data NUM builds its directory on. NUM does not list all of them at you. It picks three that fit what you asked for, and says why.
Does NUM cover street food and markets in Chiang Mai?
Yes: 404 street-food spots and 95 markets. Ask it what is open now and it will answer for the hour you are actually in.
Can NUM help me find a hotel in Chiang Mai?
NUM knows 3,207 places to stay here. It finds the one that fits and hands you to the licensed partner who books it, so you always know who you are booking with.
How do I get from the airport to the old city?
Take the A1 airport shuttle from the international arrivals area, city bus R3, a red songthaew or a ride-hailing car.
When is the smoke season?
Roughly December to April, worst around March. Check an air quality app before you go and plan indoor days.
What language can I message NUM in for Chiang Mai?
Whatever you write in. NUM answers in the language of your message, and in the script you used, which for Chinese means Traditional stays Traditional.
Does it cost anything?
Not for travelers. Booking through NUM is free and nothing is added to your bill. NUM Plus and NUM Platinum are optional and only add room.
For businesses in Chiang Mai
If you run somewhere here, list it free. No account needed: add your place or update its details, and NUM checks them before they go live. Taking bookings through NUM is a separate, optional sign-up.
- Free to list, no account needed
- NUM checks every listing before it goes live
- Nobody can pay to be recommended
Chiang Mai eSIM: data on the local networks in Chiang Mai, installed before you land. Thailand eSIM plans.