Old City Chiang Mai Explained: What You Need to Know

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  • See a map of Old City Chiang Mai with explanations on where everything is and how it is set up. Also enjoy some recommendations for some restaurants in this area of Thailand. What to do in Chiang Mai.
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ความคิดเห็น • 78

  • @alexandraforse
    @alexandraforse 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I really enjoyed the visuals of the map in this video! Very well done!

  • @sharonla8071
    @sharonla8071 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    My daughter and I stayed at Hotel M last November. It was dated but nice. Staff were great. Very handy to the Sunday market. Sunsets were incredible from our room. There was something very cool about sitting eating breakfast across from a thousand year old wall.
    We loved the city. Can't wait to return.

  • @mr.g1683
    @mr.g1683 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Yahoooooooooo Finaly found a video that is well done with a detail map step by step what and where things are located on a map grid system. Good job out of you sir.

    • @TheNarrowGate
      @TheNarrowGate  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad you enjoyed!

  • @philsummers579
    @philsummers579 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Yep! Another great informative vid, worth a coffee that one🙂

  • @mangostickyrice555
    @mangostickyrice555 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thumbs up 👍 Tony, I’ll have to check some of those out when I’m up there

  • @rutornnopakun7198
    @rutornnopakun7198 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    Tony, I have some Thai pronunciation tips that you might find useful. When you see "ph" at the beginning or the end of a word (whether it be a common word or a name), forget about the "h". It''s always silent. (So, "Huen Phen" is pronounced "HUEN-PEN,"" not "HUEN-FEN.") For "th," it's the same: the "h" is always silent. "Kh" is pronounced exactly the same as "k." Now, "ch" is a tricky one. Most of the time, it's pronounced like a "j". For example, "Chatuchak" (the name of Bangkok's popular weekend market) is pronounced "JA-DTU-JAK." "Chamchuree" (the rain tree) is pronounced "JAM-JU-REE." Sometimes, however, "ch" is pronounced the way it looks. For example, "Chonburi" (one of the eastern provinces) is pronounced "CHON-BU-REE" and not "JON-BU-REE." "Chiang Mai" is, of course, not pronounced "JIANG-MAI." (unless you're a native of Northern Thailand and speak the Northern dialect). This one you have to take it on a case-by-case basis. I hope you find these tips useful. I always enjoy watching your videos. Keep up the good work!

    • @TheNarrowGate
      @TheNarrowGate  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you 🙏

    • @sharonla8071
      @sharonla8071 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for this.

    • @bernardridge2348
      @bernardridge2348 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Very helpful. Thank you

  • @davidkutz2402
    @davidkutz2402 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Chiang Mai is my favorite place on the planet. I've visited 4 times for a total of probably 35-40 days. I've never been to ANY of the restaurants you showed in this vid... and they all looked awesome. I have so much more exploring to do. I can't wait to get back to Chiang Mai. Great vid, love the use of the map.

    • @norrisbethke7770
      @norrisbethke7770 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Anytime spent in CM will give you many favorite restaurants both Thai and other 👏

    • @noorur
      @noorur 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've only been in Chiang Mai for only 4 days now (got 2 days to go) and it's already my favourite place on the planet. I've been watching this video in my hotel room and writing this reply at the Roseate Hotel.

  • @smouvemouves
    @smouvemouves 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this well-made and handy video! I'm planning a cycling trip to Chiang Mai and researching the best places to stay while visiting there. While there, I'll be cycling far outside Old City up into the hills north and west of the city.
    I settled on staying in Old City but wasn't sure what to expect until I saw this video. This video was very informative!!

  • @carolweekly148
    @carolweekly148 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We visited the park you mentioned and it is a very charming park. They also play Sepak Takraw (foot volleyball) there. It is a fun game to watch.

  • @norrisbethke7770
    @norrisbethke7770 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Stayed just inside Chiang Mai Gate at Smith Residence in my initial trips to CM and the moat there has a large concrete section where in the evening is full of vendors, would get a salmon dinner for about 100 baht..anyway, always nice to see the bits and pieces of CM..kop 🙏🏻👏🇹🇭

    • @norrisbethke7770
      @norrisbethke7770 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SoiDog23 moderately priced and moderate in most other aspects also..very good location for needs and wants, a pleasant place to stay short or longer term 🙏🏻🇹🇭

  • @nanwithabackpack
    @nanwithabackpack 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi it was wonderful to meet you on the flight.
    I wish I had known about your channel when I was in Chiang Mai. Loved the video great information. I will definitely be checking out more of your content before I return to Chiang Mai. 🥰

    • @TheNarrowGate
      @TheNarrowGate  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It was nice to meet you as well!

  • @ExploreTheSights
    @ExploreTheSights 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing your tips for Chiang Mai! Such a helpful video! Really appreciated seeing the tips on the map!

    • @TheNarrowGate
      @TheNarrowGate  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful! 🇹🇭😊

  • @GringoNation
    @GringoNation 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video! Thanks for the info. 🙂

    • @TheNarrowGate
      @TheNarrowGate  6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @portlanddba8082
    @portlanddba8082 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video! Very helpful for planning a trip. Now, just to decide on what all to see when we go. Thank you!

  • @SherryPotter-ww6tb
    @SherryPotter-ww6tb 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    AWESOME full of great info - we will be arriving November 1st looking for residence and secure banking. A new life A new start in our youthful 70's!!!!!!!!

  • @blencarr
    @blencarr 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for sharing. Thus is great for helping me plan my Chiang Mai trip

    • @TheNarrowGate
      @TheNarrowGate  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @ChucknMcNuggets
    @ChucknMcNuggets 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was there in 2019 and had a great stay at Saran Boutique hotel in one of the suites. I noticed one of my favorite places for Khao Soi closed during the pandemic ;( "Mr. Kai". I would say 3-4 days is all you need in Chiang Mai if you are on vacation for 10-20 days. You can see most of the usual tourist attractions in the mountains on a full day tour. Sticky Waterfalls as well as others, Doi Suthep, Hilltribe Village, Bhubing Palace, and some great mountain viewpoints overlooking Chiang Mai city. Chiang Rai is a must visit too if you like Chiang Mai. It actually has way more impressive temples, and access to places like the Tham Luang Cave (where the soccer kids were trapped), The Golden Triangle, tea plantations, and Longneck Hilltribe village.

  • @iriswoohoo
    @iriswoohoo 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such a helpful video!! Loved seeing it on google maps for orientation

    • @TheNarrowGate
      @TheNarrowGate  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @lmw0803
    @lmw0803 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I will go to old city chiang mai. Your video will be of great help in my journey. Thank you

    • @TheNarrowGate
      @TheNarrowGate  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @umangasarathchandra717
    @umangasarathchandra717 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really informative video. Thanks!

  • @mr.g1683
    @mr.g1683 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Chiang Mai downtown /Old City. Do you have a video detail with map grid layout showing weight room/gym, groccery stores, home/apartment with 1 bedroom, bathroom, laundry wash machine to rent for a month under $400.00

  • @roblacyclist1170
    @roblacyclist1170 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks Tony, nice job on explaining and navigating Old City.

    • @TheNarrowGate
      @TheNarrowGate  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @vs9873
    @vs9873 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really great, well put together guide. Thanks.

    • @TheNarrowGate
      @TheNarrowGate  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @yellow100
    @yellow100 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing video well explained ! Been looking everywhere and this one solved all my doubts !

    • @TheNarrowGate
      @TheNarrowGate  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you liked it!

  • @randyc754
    @randyc754 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well I have my Chaing Mai itinerary!

  • @thomashawkinson373
    @thomashawkinson373 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It’s more important to be the right person than find the right person

  • @musoal1
    @musoal1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We enjoyed the vlog around the old town. When we come we stay about 3 minutes walk from Fern Forest one of our favourite places. Goodsouls vegan restaurant is awesome too. We're visiting in the middle of October and can't wait. Thanks for sharing. Alan and Lillian in OZ.

    • @TheNarrowGate
      @TheNarrowGate  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That is awesome!

  • @healhubb
    @healhubb 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi welcome to CNx ka ^^

  • @Hansblinkers
    @Hansblinkers 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I lived n Chiang Mai on and off from 2004-2019 I never really heard people calling it “Old City” we always just said the “inside of the moat”

  • @cameronpickard7456
    @cameronpickard7456 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i sold chicken wraps at tha pae gate back in 2000

  • @davidparker2173
    @davidparker2173 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For some reason I like Old City; too bad to hear it is more expensive there, but I don't go out much anyway. Your video was aimed at the tourist, but I'm wondering if the city's center has any good economical shopping, and if there are decent economy apartments.

  • @Brandon-yr9jb
    @Brandon-yr9jb 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video! If you wouldn't mind, could you share more information about how you were able to move your two dogs all the way from the USA to Thailand? I am moving early next year, and I had basically assumed it was impossible. Details like whether you boarded them in cargo or carried them on, how many legs of flights you had, the airline(s) names... all would be great. VERY MUCH appreciated if you can share. Thanks!

    • @TheNarrowGate
      @TheNarrowGate  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      th-cam.com/video/DNAeOEMF82Y/w-d-xo.html

    • @TheAlphacad
      @TheAlphacad 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've just recently made a visit to Chiang Mai from the US with my Chihuahua. You'll need domestic and international flight certificates, pet health and fit to fly documents, a permit from the USDA, a pet entry to Thailand permit and current health records from your vet. Some destinations, like Japan, Saipan and others might require an additional type of rabies testing that can take some time for the results. Airlines, also require you to sign forms, which must be submitted and approved prior to your arrival at the ticket counter, stating you will be responsible for any damage and that your pet is able to behave and to relieve itself in a sanitary manner, we use a doggy diaper for longer flights and most international airports have service dog restrooms available to use during layovers. It's really not that difficult,look up the pet entry to Thailand requirements online or tell your vet what country you will be traveling to and they should be able to get you everything you need. My travel dog companion and I have been able to fly in cabin together to many countries by simply beginning the process well in advance of boarding day. It's not impossible, not too costly and just a bit of time and paperwork. Some pets may be too large and need to be placed in the cargo hold but I have no experience with that mode of pet travel. Good luck and give your dog an ear scratch for me.

    • @gipsytraveler
      @gipsytraveler 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you need to bring your dogs with you, you are not a good candidate for living here!

  • @joyaclub
    @joyaclub 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Some hotels are tucked in dark alleys in Tha Phae. I’m wondering how safe it is to walk the street at night?

  • @enough1494
    @enough1494 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hola!
    Because of you I am enrolling in the Lanna school! What would be a good hood to look into for a years lease? I plan on staying in an Airbnb for a week and look for a more long term space. Love all the info, thanks y’all so much, big hug from Cajun Land!

    • @TheNarrowGate
      @TheNarrowGate  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That depends on what you are looking for.....

    • @enough1494
      @enough1494 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheNarrowGate a short easy w
      K to from school and primary needs like shopping, doctors etc. not a party animal, well use to be. I do have a friend close to Fang. But, she is not very familiar with Chaing Mai. She shops in Chaing Rai. Should I take an Airbnb for longer and feel the city out? I don’t want to put you on the spot, and promise I won’t blame you for mishaps…lol.
      I truly appreciate all your videos! Thanks

    • @TheNarrowGate
      @TheNarrowGate  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@enough1494 you might like Hang Dong.

  • @timjensen6968
    @timjensen6968 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That driving looked very dangerous at 11:04.

  • @lahipster3172
    @lahipster3172 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tourist traps restaurants Chiang Mai oldtown

  • @ejwrigley
    @ejwrigley 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What happened to bill is he still around ?

  • @jada1230
    @jada1230 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    hello we got 3 days - what tours do you recommend? 🙏😊

    • @TheNarrowGate
      @TheNarrowGate  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Elephant friends, Mon Jam

  • @nightrider12soul
    @nightrider12soul 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do we need McDonal when there are Good Italian restaurants,French bakeries.
    If you want nice food go too Why Not,Happy Frog.ten minuets ride too Niman.

  • @TheBuddyShowWorldwide
    @TheBuddyShowWorldwide 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I lived in Chiang Mai for a year before coming to Pattaya. I can't wait to get back at the end of my lease. I wasn't interested at the time but is there anyplace to rent tuk-tuks?

    • @TheBuddyShowWorldwide
      @TheBuddyShowWorldwide 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Fern Forest was my choice for first dates. I could walk home from there.

    • @TheNarrowGate
      @TheNarrowGate  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Anywhere in downtown.

    • @TheBuddyShowWorldwide
      @TheBuddyShowWorldwide 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I mean to drive. I have two hip replacements and can't do anything with two wheels.@@TheNarrowGate

    • @TheNarrowGate
      @TheNarrowGate  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      As far as I am aware, the Tuk Tuk’s are only a ‘for hire’ service, you can’t rent one and drive it yourself.

  • @mrekin2146
    @mrekin2146 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Watch out for the road blocks, coppers pull over Farang and check for helmets and international licence checks

    • @hobo1704
      @hobo1704 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Welcome to Thailand..

  • @David-Chiang-Mai
    @David-Chiang-Mai 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Be very careful when renting a scooter there. The rental companies are not the problem. I never had a problem with rentals but during the day there are almost always two police checkpoints setup. If you are a farang on a rental bike you will be stopped. You need to have a Thai Motorcycle license or international drivers document (with motorcycle endorsement). In two weeks I was stopped about 8 times. Also wear a helmet. Fine is next to nothing. I forgot my Thai license one time and it was 200 thb.

    • @David-Chiang-Mai
      @David-Chiang-Mai 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Location varies but one inevitably on inside of moat and old wall (usually near the park). The other one is on the way to the mountains (between the big mall and the college)

  • @lidhanei
    @lidhanei 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Remember when we called „expats“ „Immigrants“?