Thailand · 18.79° N / 98.98° E1.2M people · $ · GMT+7

Chiang Mai

Slow mornings, mountain air.

The Chiang Mai index
your money goes far95
sun most of the year90
an easy pace90
energy30
safety80
transit30
food85
culture55
nightlife50
affordability95
nature85
slow living90
0–100, relative to the other 100 cities on WHERE. Some scores are measured, some are our judgment. How we score →

Chiang Mai is great if you want

Serious eating
Your money goes far
Wild places within reach
An easy pace
Sun most of the year

Think twice if you need

×The sea nearby
×Good public transport
×Career momentum
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