Chiang Mai is a welcome reprieve from the commotion of Bangkok. Here, you'll be treated to beautiful, mountainous landscapes and an Old City full of historical temples, such as Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang. Night markets are also a must-do in Chiang Mai, so pencil in time for the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar (one of Thailand's oldest and most well-known night bazaars) and the Sunday Walking Street. And no matter what, leave time for a visit to Elephant Nature Park for some R&R with Thailand's gentle giants.
Food In Chiang Mai
1. Khao Soi (Egg Noodle Curry)Khao Soi is a Burmese-inspired coconut curry noodle soup. You can find this type of food almost everywhere in Chiang Mai. Note that usually the portion is quite small, so you might end up ordering another bowl to fill your stomach.
Available in chicken, beef, pork or vegetarian variation, this mouthwatering dish consists in a rich coconut curry base and boiled egg noodles, and it is garnished with deep-fried crispy egg noodles, pickled mustard greens, shallots, lime and ground chilies fried in oil. Khao Soi should be on every traveler’s ‘must eat’ list in northern Thailand.
2. Red and Green Chili Dip
Northern Thailand is renowned for its chili dips. This green and red chili dip duo is the most well-known among all the northern-style chili dips. Made with roasted chili spur peppers, the green chili dip, or nam prik nume, is fiery and will leave your tongue burning after only the first bite. The red chili dip, or nam prik ong, tastes slightly milder, with a tomato-based paste, mixed with ground pork, chopped coriander, spring onion and dried bird’s eye chilies. Both are usually eaten with crispy pork skin, steamed vegetables, or sticky rice.
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