Are you on your way already? Maybe you're on the night train or a bus heading to Chiang Mai? Or waiting to check in for your flight? Or perhaps you're planning your big trip months in advance? Whatever stage you're at — you’re in the right place.

Make the most of your stay with the tips on these pages. The best hostels, whether you’re looking for a party vibe or a quiet budget hotel with more privacy. Live music at the coolest jazz bars in town. The big Sunday Night Market, or the more low-key markets where mostly locals go. How to get to Pai — and what’s the best way to travel there? How to reach the Sticky Waterfalls? Do you need a motorcycle license to rent a scooter? And of course: the best places to eat in Chiang Mai — both in the city and just outside it.