A quiet and hidden gem outside Chiang Mai

If you are travelling to northern Thailand and would like to experience an even more relaxed atmosphere than Chiang Mai, San Kamphaeng is the place to go.

Going from the city centre of Chiang Mai and about 20 kilometres East, you will enter the small town called San Kamphaeng, it is a quiet town without much tourism, and only a few ex-pats living in the area.

As an example, the Saturday Walking street in San Kamphaeng is smaller and less crowded than the markets and walking street events in Chiang Mai, but in San Kamphaeng, it is a lot cosier.

It is an excellent destination if you want to escape the busy city life and get grounded.