Enjoying Chiang Mai’s Nightlife
Traveling to Chiang Mai will not be complete without experiencing the nightlife and dining along the rare and astonishing city in Thailand. With influences from China and Burma, the cuisine that can be tasted in this part of Northern Thailand results in flavors that spark & soothe the tastes of locals and tourists alike.
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Try the various carts and stalls that can be found along the streets – the favorites of the Thai people and others in the know. After eating noodles there, you have your choice of bars and clubs along Chiang Mai. Filled with locals, business types, university students, tourists, and expats, these locations just turn out to be the spot of the night for those who want to unwind and have fun with the tastes, sights, and sounds there are around Chiang Mai.
Get hip as you bounce onto the dance floor while the hits are being played. Maybe you enjoy some bling with flashy lights or just stay cozy inside the more serene corners of the area with your closest friends? The choice is yours. Just take your pick among the different hot spots in this town.
Bars and Pubs
Chiang Mai bars and pubs can go from the thematic ones to the British-type pubs. As for the place to look into when it comes to the center of these destinations, the usual venues line the side streets of Moon Muang Road, through the moat near Tha Pae Gate. Moreover, there are various live musical performances along Ping River. Likewise, the sois or alleyways near the night bazaar also cater to several pubs, many of which promote different nationalities. For university students, there are also bars which target the younger crowds such as those studying at Chiang Mai University. Usually, these places are filled with different sorts of customers during the weekends as much as they are common destinations for meet-ups.
Van Bars
One of latest additions to the city’s hot spots are cool van bars. Customized Volkswagen Vans and Chevy vans converted into mobile pubs that are fully-packed with sound systems and even stools for customers to enjoy the one-of-a-kind experience of Chiang Mai nightlife. Hence, some of these van bars even have extendable roofs as well as light shows. One of the most popular of these bars is located opposite of Tha Pae Gate near the THC Bar. And even if this does not offer you disco-like moments, you can nevertheless take great photos as you enjoy a drink at the van with the crowd.
Going along the Other Hubs
Theres a small side street in Chiang Mai behind Ratvithi road, you will come across different bars featuring Reggae, Latin, and Rock-n-Roll that can satisfy many tastes in music.
For a special night out, head off to Chai Blues House. Chai relocated from Bangkok to play the blues and rock and roll in Chiang Mai. It’s a fantastic little art house with great music. There’s a website with directions here.
http://www.ChaiBluesHouse.com.
Nightlife in Chiang Mai
