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If you want to make merit to the monks, come early and find the woman who
sells pre-assembled food donations (20B). Things quiet down by lunchtime, but
the burners are re-ignited for a large and popular night market that sets up
across the road.
2 TALAT THANIN
(off Th Chang Pheuak; 5am-early evening)
Market aficionados would be im-
pressed by this efficient and clean covered market. In the prepared food section
you'll find Chiang Mai's recent food trends. Continue deeper to the covered food
centre for made-to-order noodles and stir-fries.
3 TALAT TON PHAYOM
(Th Suthep)
Talat Ton Phayom acts as both a local market and a souvenir stop
for Thais visiting from other provinces. Take a look at the packaged food area to
see the kinds of edible gifts (like bags of
kâap mŏo
and
sâi òo·a
) that make a
visit to Chiang Mai complete.
BAAN ORAPIN $$
( 0 5324 3677;
www.baanorapin.com
; 150 Th Charoenrat; r 2100-3400B; )
It's a family affair at Baan Orapin, a pretty garden compound anchored by a stately
teak house, which has been in the family since 1914. Luxurious guest residences (a
total of 15 rooms) are in separate and modern buildings spread throughout the
property.
B&B
West of the Old City
Prices tend to be a little higher here than in the backpacker areas but you're closer
to Chiang Mai University and in the best area of town for local nightlife.
H $$
Hotel
( 0 5322 0444;
www.h-designhotel.com
;
1 Th Sirimungklajarn; r from 1590B;
)
This new concrete, cubist, monolith style-hotel is quite a find. Staff are tripping
