Outdoor Adventure in Chiang Mai — Parks, Trails, Water

Blackitch Artisan Kitchen

Patio kickoff — Chef Black's hyper-seasonal tasting menu — fermented Northern Thai ingredients.

Pack snacks, park up and catch a double feature under the stars.

Hop on the water for an hour — beginner-friendly, great with a friend or date.

SP Chicken

Outdoor lunch — Wood-roasted chicken and sticky rice with three chilli dips — locals' weekend takeaway.

Ethical sanctuary for rescued elephants — feed, walk and observe, no riding.

Golden hilltop temple 1,000+ steps up — sunset prayers with views over the city.

Open jump, dodgeball courts and foam pits — chaotic kid energy or unironic adult fun.

Huen Phen

Antique-stuffed dining room — gaeng hung lay pork curry and crispy pork laab.