{"id":451700,"date":"2026-10-15T11:01:08","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T09:01:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/chiang-mai-thailand-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-10-15T11:01:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T09:01:08","slug":"chiang-mai-thailand-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/chiang-mai-thailand-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Chiang Mai, Thailand: 21 Tips for What to See and Do in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Chiang Mai, the metropolis of northern Thailand<\/strong>, has a completely different atmosphere than bustling Bangkok or the beach-focused south. For many travelers, this city is the main reason they keep returning to the country. It’s a city of hundreds of ancient temples<\/strong>, outstanding street food, green mountains, and the ever-present laid-back vibe that attracts digital nomads from around the world. If you’re planning a trip here, you can look forward to a fantastic combination of the rich history of the Lanna kingdom and modern coffee culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you start planning your itinerary, there’s one thing you need to know that can seriously mess up your entire holiday: when to actually come. \ud83d\ude09 In Chiang Mai, it’s not so much about what you want to see, but rather about which month you arrive. Northern Thailand has its dreaded burning season<\/strong>, which lasts roughly from mid-February to the end of April. During this period, farmers burn their fields on a massive scale, forest fires add to the problem, and the city in the valley becomes shrouded in dense toxic smog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The air quality index during these months regularly exceeds the unhealthy threshold of 150 and on the worst days climbs above 300<\/strong>. Just to give you an idea, on March 4, 2026, Chiang Mai was among the ten most polluted cities in the world<\/strong>, and throughout March it repeatedly appeared at the top of this sad ranking. Instead of mountain views, you might face nothing but a scratchy throat, headaches, and irritated eyes. The cheapest flights are often found for March or April, but it’s really worth avoiding this period<\/strong>, or at least planning activities exclusively in air-conditioned interiors with air purifiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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