The new Chiang Mai: Nimman
In the northwest corner of the square, you’ll find the “new city” — a city within a city, with its own unique vibe. This area is called "Nimman", and it really comes to life after sunset. It’s known as *the* trendy neighborhood. Chiang Mai is home to several large universities, and students love going out here. In big bars and restaurants with hundreds of seats, you’ll find them hanging out throughout the evening. There are restaurants from all over the world — Italian, Indian, Japanese — you name it.
Thai people don’t really go shopping in regular shopping streets — they go to *the mall*. In Nimman, you’ll find Maya Mall, and just across the road there's a huge complex called "One Nimman". It’s designed to feel like a small Southern European village, complete with a little square, a church tower, and lots of charming little shops.
