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Thailand

Chiang Mai

Mountains, temples and the cheapest long-stay in Southeast Asia.

When to go

Jan, Mar, Dec tend to be the best months here. Sep is usually the one to avoid.

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Jan
27° / 16°Dry
Mar
34° / 21°Dry
Dec
28° / 18°Dry

What a day costs

Food and getting around, per person per day. Flights and accommodation are on top.

Backpacking
IDR 135,000per day
Comfortable
IDR 215,000per day
Treating yourself
IDR 425,000per day

Getting there

Visa for an Indonesian passport
Visa-free entry
Flight time from CGK
4.4 hours
Airport
CNX

Visa rules change. Check with the embassy before you book anything.

Typical return fare by month

Cheapest in Apr — about 28% below the dearest month

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Estimates from Google Flights, captured August 2026, for a one-week return from Jakarta. Not a quote — what you pay depends on when you book.

Things to book ahead

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