Whether Chiang Mai is your only destination in Thailand or you’re just stopping by for a few days, and you don't know where to start with your plan. I've got some tips for the best things and activities to do in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Chiang Mai is the second biggest city in Thailand and the largest city in northern Thailand, and there are so many things to do. So if you come in here for as long as I've been here, or if you're just coming for a few days, here are my recommendations of the best things to do in Chiang Mai for you to pursue,
 

Lantern Festival Chiang Mai (Yee Peng Festival) 

First off, if you're planning your trip around November around Thanksgiving, you might want to consider the Yee Pen festival. This is truly a beautiful event that I planned my entire trip around, and it was well worth it to see all these floating lanterns go up into the sky them all at once. Not only is it just visually stunning but Chiang Mai is really truly alive during that time. There are so many people coming in from all over the world to see this festival.
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And if you're involved in an experience that might be difficult to you, or if you want to send up thoughts and prayers for someone or something or some hope or some dream. This is really the event. I highly recommend planning your trip around that time.  

Attending a silent meditation retreat could be one of the most rewarding experiences in your life. I’d never thought I’d join a meditation retreat. I can’t imagine eating only two meals a day, sleeping in a temple, and not talking and being away from my phone for days! But it turned out to be the best days of my life!

I had always practiced yoga. They include some breathing work every once in a while. But my mind is far from silent. In fact, I loved hearing things when I “meditated” – taking it as God or the Universe whispering wisdom to me. At times, it’s really wisdom coming to me. At times, it’s wishful thinking. But learning to meditate is how I learn to be quiet. Rather, my mind learns to be quiet.
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My experience with the silent meditation retreat was with Wat Maheyong in Ayutthaya. It was amazing. The main work was purely on observing your breath. There were both sitting and walking meditation. I loved how everything was principle-based, and there were no strict forms of what you should do. As long as it quiets your mind, it doesn’t matter what mantras you use. And I will be returning when I need more silent meditation!

I love Bangkok! This city has so much to offer. Bangkok has some of the best street food on earth. Also, comparing to other places in the world, Bangkok is rather affordable! You can get a meal for as little as $2 ! 
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If you're traveling in Asia, Bangkok is probably one of your destinations as it's quite in a prime location. Whether you're traveling to other parts of Thailand or using it as a base to travel further to other countries in South East Asia, Bangkok is a great place to stay. So you should choose to stay in the area that suits you and your life style.

Here are the best neighborhoods in Bangkok! 

I have also written a post on best hotels in Bangkok here.