Summary:
I visited Chiang Mai, exploring the moat-ringed central area, night markets, and Wat Phra Singha. I enjoyed a cabaret show and rooftop dinner overlooking the Sunday night market. I noted changes, like the closure of the Gaps House.
After breakfast at a restaurant near the Chiang Mai train station, I headed to the moat-ringed central Chiang Mai. I stopped at the east gate, Pratu Tha Phae, and continued to the Hillda Guesthouse in the far northwest corner of the moat area.
To capture these pictures, a fellow tossed grain for pigeons and used a megaphone to encourage them to fly as photographers took the shots. This spot is a favorite for Thais to wear fancy outfits for photographs.
In 2012 and 2018, I stayed at the Gaps House in Chiang Mai, which also had a cooking school. It’s now a vacant lot that was demolished during COVID, a reminder of the changes I’ve noticed when returning to places I enjoyed.
Thailand’s night markets are among the largest. Some are open nightly, while others have separate Saturday and Sunday markets on different streets in the Old City. The Sunday market stretched over a mile from Pratu Tha Phae gate to Wat Phra Singha. Nearby Wats also opened their courtyards for vendors, including food and entertainment.
I dined on the rooftop of a restaurant overlooking the bustling Sunday night market, its vibrant lights and numerous vendors.
The nightly market along Th Chang Khlan street, including Soi Anusan, featured the nightly Chiang Mai Cabaret Show.
This 2-hour show, priced at 390 Baht including a drink, features dazzling transgender performers in feathered and sequined outfits, accompanied by an updated light show. Familiar show tunes, including a Taylor Swift ladyboy lookalike, are included.
In Chiang Mai, I visited the large Wat Phra Singha, adorned with gold stupas and buildings. Monks blessed many worshippers.
In my hotel room, I saw a live feed of Moo Deng, the viral pygmy hippo on social media.
The hotel called a Grab car instead of a tuk-tuk to the Chiang Mai airport. It cost ฿175, about ฿25 less, and was more comfortable.
When checking in for my AirAsia flight to Hanoi, I opted to let them select my seat instead of paying extra. I ended up with a window seat in the 10 A row. On board, they charged for everything, including water and soft drinks.
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