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Chiang Mai Province, ThailandCulinary & nightlife

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Chiang Mai: Authentic Thai Cooking Class and Farm Visit

1. Chiang Mai: Authentic Thai Cooking Class and Farm Visit

Learn how to make authentic Thai dishes with this fun, small-group cooking class in Chiang Mai as you prepare classic dishes using ingredients from a local market. Choose between a half-day class during the morning or the evening and cook three or four dishes, or go for the full-day class to cook an extra two courses! Get picked up at your hotel in Chiang Mai, then meet up with the rest of your group and choose what you want to cook from the menu. Visit a local market and buy the necessary ingredients. The highlight of this trip is the organic farm tour. Our instructor will take you to walk through the farm to get to know Thai herbs and vegetables, pick some fresh vegetables and collect eggs for your dishes, feeding the chicken. Once you're done, head to the classroom and prepare your individual cooking stations for the lesson. Follow the instructions of your professional English-speaking guide as you cook a variety of authentic Thai dishes such as mango sticky rice, pad thai, and curry, and make curry paste with your own two hands! Enjoy the fruits of your labor by sharing a meal with your group. Exchange stories as you sample each others' cooking before you head back to your accommodation.

Chiang Mai: Evening Cooking Class, Visit Local Market

2. Chiang Mai: Evening Cooking Class, Visit Local Market

Let the Galangal Cooking Studio of Chiangmai, add to your authentic Thailand experience by letting us instruct you on the skills of the Thai Kitchen and enlighten you to the joys of traditional Thai Cuisine. Menu Please select one dish from each category (Indicate your 5 choices in the comment box of the booking page). Stir-fried Pad Thai (Fried noodles Thai style) Pad See Ew (Stir-fried chicken with fresh noodles) Kai Pad Med Mamuang Him Ma Pan (Chicken cashew nut) Pad Kaphao Kai (Minced chicken with holy basil) Soup Tom Yum Kung (Hot and sour prawn) Tom Kha Kai (Chicken in coconut milk) Tom Kha Je (Vegetarian/ vegan in coconut milk) Tom Zap Kai (Hot and sour with chicken) Appetizer Som Tam (Papaya salad) Por Pia Thod (Spring roll) Larb Kai (Chicken salad) Yam Woon Sen (Glass noodle salad) Curry ( and making curry paste ) Kaeng Massaman (Massaman curry) Kaeng Kieaw Wan Kai (Green curry) Kaeng Panaeng Kai (Panang curry) Khao Soi (Chiangmai noodle with chicken) Kaeng Ped (Red curry) Kaeng Karee (Yellow curry) Pad Prik Kaeng (Dry red curry) Main activity features : 3:30-4:00 pm: Pickup service from your place (within Chiang Mai or the town center) 4:00-4:30 pm: Visit the local market, see fresh ingredients and vetgetables and visit our organic garden, take a stroll through an organic farm and witness how herbs and vegetables are cultivated in Thailand. Hand-pick ingredients for your desired dish and receive a quick introduction to herbs. 4:30 pm: Learn how to cook 5 Thai dishes; stir-fried, soup, appertizer, curry and making curry paste 8:30 pm: End of the session and return to Hotel

Chiang Mai: Evening Local Street Food Market Tour

3. Chiang Mai: Evening Local Street Food Market Tour

Begin by being greeted at your Chiang Mai accommodation by your local guide, and then meet your fellow foodies. For a more personal experience the group size is limited to eight people Follow a route that will take you to two evening food markets, where you will try a wide variety of dishes, from kannon jin (Chinese noodles) to northern Thai speciliaities, coconut dumplings, stewed pork leg, and if you still some space, finishing with some of Thailand's distinctive desserts and sweets. This is a perfect time to learn some basic Thai phrases from your guide, and then practice ordering dishes in Thai. You'll receive a short leaflet highlighting some of the most popular street food dishes, and with this and your new language skills you can continue to explore the wonderful street food for the rest of your stay in Thailand. With a small group and an experiened guide, you'll have plently of time to ask questions about unfamiliar foods, ingredients and how to eat some of Thailand's more exotic dishes as well as learn about the role of certain dishes in Thai culture. After you have tasted your way through both food markets, you'll hop back into your transport for the return trip to your accommodation, where the tour concludes.

We Cook Thai Home Garden Cooking School

4. We Cook Thai Home Garden Cooking School

Learn to cook Thai food at local home for half day (5 hours) starting with local market visits, where you will interact with local vendors and learn about spices and other flavorful ingredients. Then, join a cooking class where you can select 1 dish per category, a total 6 dishes in one cooking class. Morning Course - Time: 9:00 am. - 2:00 pm. - Pick up time: 8:30 am. - 9:00 am. Evening Course Time: 4:30 pm. - 9:00 pm. Pick up time: 4:00 pm. - 4:30 pm. Accompanying person who don't cook e.g. children under 120 cm are welcome as Visitors (THB300/person) and they can enjoy free 2 dishes in 1 cooking course.

Chiang Mai Traditional Khan Toke Meal & Cultural Performance

5. Chiang Mai Traditional Khan Toke Meal & Cultural Performance

Experience the enchanting traditions of Chiang Mai with the Khum Khan Toke Cultural Experience. Begin your evening by being welcomed into a traditional Lanna-style setting, where you'll savor a sumptuous Thai meal featuring authentic northern dishes. Delight in the flavors of local cuisine as you dine on a low bamboo table, seated on floor mats, just like the locals. As you indulge in the delectable feast, prepare to be entertained by a mesmerizing cultural performance showcasing the vibrant music, elegant dance forms, and traditional customs of the region. Marvel at the graceful movements of Thai dancers, the rhythmic beats of traditional musical instruments, and the captivating storytelling that brings the rich history of Chiang Mai to life. Throughout the evening, immerse yourself in the warm hospitality and friendly atmosphere that characterizes the region. Engage with local performers and learn about their traditional arts and crafts, such as umbrella painting and handicraft making. Capture memorable moments with photo opportunities in traditional attire, creating lasting memories of your cultural journey. The Khum Khan Toke Cultural Experience concludes with the option to be dropped off at your hotel or explore the lively city center of Chiang Mai, where you can further immerse yourself in the local culture and vibrant night markets.

Chiang Mai’s Highlights: Sightseeing Night Bike Tour

6. Chiang Mai’s Highlights: Sightseeing Night Bike Tour

Begin your laid-back evening bike tour at 6.00 PM by heading towards the old city wall’s eastern gate, passing many of Chiang Mai’s quaint lanes. Arrive at the first stop, Tha Phae Gate, which was once the entrance through which traders brought their wares into the city. Learn more about Chiang Mai's history as a trading hub at this beautifully restored gate.  Continue your ride through the spaghetti streets of the old city to the temple Wat Intakhin, with its serene 700 hundred year old white Buddha and the Three Kings Monument, where you will hear about the founding of Chiang Mai. Proceed with the tour to the city moat. Leaving the bikes by the side of the moat, walk across to Wat Lok Molee with its beautifully illuminated stupa and ornate wooden prayer hall. At this time of day you have a good chance of hearing the monks chanting their prayers.  The next stop is Chiang Mai’s grandest monument: Wat Chedi Luang was built to house the ashes of a king and was once the home of the Emerald Buddha, now housing the City Pillar and 3 auspicious dipterocarp trees which provide protection to the city. Cycle to Chiang Mai’s Gate Market for the last stop and wander through the bustling night market. Walking through the market, your guide will point out the different types of street foods available. After selecting some food to sample, sit down with a drink and enjoy the night market atmosphere.

Chiang Mai Traditional Khan Toke Meal & Cultural Performance

7. Chiang Mai Traditional Khan Toke Meal & Cultural Performance

05.00 p.m. Start picking up to begin the 4-hour activity with a first visit to the Muang Mai wholesale market. Marvel at the variety of fresh produce on offer before heading to the Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center. Experience a traditional northern Thai dinner served on a small round table called a Khan Toke. Also enjoy watching the northern cultural performances such as Thai Fingernail Dance, Thai Sword and Thai Candle Dance, and Thai Folk Dance (Ramwong). 09.00 p.m. Transfer back to the hotel and drop off

Chiang Mai: Lanna Food Tour by Songthaew Truck

8. Chiang Mai: Lanna Food Tour by Songthaew Truck

Feast on over 15 tastings on a food tour around the markets and street eats of Chiang Mai on a private songthaew truck tour. Your foodie guide will take you on a tour and in between learning about the ingredients that go into Northern Thai cuisine, you'll snack on plenty of different Northern Thai classics. Prepare to drool over ladles of creamy khao soi curry with crispy noodles, chili jam, and pickled greens, and spatchcocked chickens sizzling over hot charcoal. Refresh your tastebuds with zingy som tum papaya salads and sticky rice, and lemongrass-stuffed sai oua sausages among more than a dozen tastings you'd struggle to find alone. The tour concludes in the trendy Nimmanhaemin district not far from the central hotels in the city. Enjoy local hospitality and meet new friends along the way. End the tour armed with the knowledge you'll need to continue eating street food across Thailand.

Chiang Mai: Morning Cooking Class, Galangal Cooking Studio

9. Chiang Mai: Morning Cooking Class, Galangal Cooking Studio

Let the Galangal Cooking Studio of Chiangmai, add to your authentic Thailand experience by letting us instruct you on the skills of the Thai Kitchen and enlighten you to the joys of traditional Thai Cuisine. Menu Please select one dish from each category (Indicate your 6 choices in the comment box of the booking page). Stir-fried Pad Thai (Fried noodles Thai style) Pad See Ew (Stir-fried chicken with fresh noodles) Kai Pad Med Mamuang Him Ma Pan (Chicken cashew nut) Pad Kaphao Kai (Minced chicken with holy basil) Soup Tom Yum Kung (Hot and sour prawn) Tom Kha Kai (Chicken in coconut milk) Tom Kha Je (Vegetarian/ vegan in coconut milk) Tom Zap Kai (Hot and sour with chicken) Appetizer Som Tam (Papaya salad) Por Pia Thod (Spring roll) Larb Kai (Chicken salad) Yam Woon Sen (Glass noodle salad) Curry ( and making curry paste ) Kaeng Massaman (Massaman curry) Kaeng Kieaw Wan Kai (Green curry) Kaeng Panaeng Kai (Panang curry) Khao Soi (Chiangmai noodle with chicken) Kaeng Ped (Red curry) Kaeng Karee (Yellow curry) Pad Prik Kaeng (Dry red curry) Dessert Khao Niew Mamuang (Mango sticky rice with ice cream) Kuay Tod (Deep-fried banana) Main activity features : 8:30-9:00 am: Pickup service from your place (within Chiang Mai or the town center) 9:00-9:30 am: Visit the local market, see fresh ingredients and vetgetables and visit our organic garden, take a stroll through an organic farm and witness how herbs and vegetables are cultivated in Thailand. Hand-pick ingredients for your desired dish and receive a quick introduction to herbs. 9:30 am: Cook 6 Thai dishes that you choose yourself; stir-fly, soup, appertizer, curry, making curry paste and dessert 2:30 pm: End of the session and return to Hotel

Chiang Mai: Michelin Recommended Food Guided Walking Tour

10. Chiang Mai: Michelin Recommended Food Guided Walking Tour

Ever wanted to spontaneously book a tour on the same day you take it? This short walking tour around Chiang Mai’s foodie streets will have you discover some of the city’s most delicious local eateries in just two hours! You can also choose from multiple start times for a time that suits you. Meet up with your friendly TripGuru at the Chansom Memorial Bridge, locally known as “Khua Khaek”, to begin the walking tour. The first stop is Lung Khajohn Wat Ket, which is known for serving up sweet steamed rice skin dumplings that are usually stuffed with peanuts. Sample this sweet snack known as Khao Kriab Pako Moh before passing through the colorful Ton Lamyai Flower Market. Then you’ll head to Go Neng to taste a Chinese specialty of oddly-shaped deep-fried dough. (Some have said the buns look like dinosaurs!) Pa tong go, as it’s called, is one of the most popular snacks with the locals. After trying the delicious dough sticks, head to Warorot Market – a famous market where you can find delicious snacks, produce, clothes, and more. For a sweet treat, you’ll hunt down one particular stall that sells the famous Thai mango sticky rice. Finish with a savory dish at the last stop, Guay Jub Chang Moi Tat Mai. Dive into their famous rolled rice noodle dish filled with a variety of meats and other proteins. End the day with a satisfied stomach full of delicious Thai dishes and delicacies. Important Note: Kindly note that most restaurants mentioned tend to close by early afternoon. If you choose the 2:30 pm slot, your experienced guide will take you to alternative (but just as delicious) street food stalls to ensure you still get a taste of authentic Chiang Mai street cuisine. If you would like to stick to this itinerary, it is highly recommended to book the morning slots.

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What people are saying about Chiang Mai Province, Thailand

Anan is a great tour guide and very knowledgeable and friendly. Pai is a very relaxed gorgeous view of the mountains and nature is just breathtaking. Going to see Mok Fah Waterfall was so beautiful, stop to see the Historical Bridge, temple- Wat Phra That Mae Yen is amazing- beautiful , Thai lunch, and Coffee in Love was amazing besides the coffee, the view is so beautiful and camp tents site. It is a must see snd highly recommended.

We loved sampling all the delicious food! Our guide, Koi, explained how each dish was prepared and what spices to eat it with. Never knew we could eat so much in such a short time, but really got to see all the culinary highlights of Chiang Mai! Highly recommend this tour :)

What an amazing day learning about Thai cuisine and the balance of different flavours. Joy was an incredible instructor and made me laugh so much! And of course, the dishes were so tasty and the process made extremely simple to execute. Highly recommend.

We visited 3 temples we had not seen before and enjoyed tasting food of our choosing and our guides. We particularly enjoyed climbing to the roof of the coffee shop to see the city and enjoy our coffee. Thank you, Lynn.

Gorgeous place and gardens. It's a perfect environment for an evening cooking class. Of course the food is delicious and the cook very nice. I am not interested in cooking, and would still recommend it.