Chiang Mai
ASIA · SIESTA · LANNA MORNINGS
Thailand's northern capital: moated old town, misty temples, and coffee grown on the mountain next door.
The plan
Doi Suthep at dawn
Ride up the mountain for the golden stupa before the tour vans wake.
Old town temple walk
Wat Chedi Luang to Wat Phra Singh on foot — saffron robes and morning bells.
Ethical elephant day
Choose a sanctuary that bans riding — feed, walk, and wash them instead.
Sunday Walking Street
The night market that swallows the old town: crafts, khao soi, lantern light.
Khao soi pilgrimage
The north's curry noodles — crispy top, pickled mustard greens, lime.
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