07 JJCM: Chiang Mai - Lost in the lanes of the Night Markets...

"We walked by the water and left the day’s tiredness behind. Rivers don’t hurry - and neither did we...”

(A painting at the Anusarn Night Market)

Day 07: 25 November 2025 (Tuesday)
Route: Phitsanulok – Lampang – Chiang Mai
Hotel: B2 Riverside Colonial Hotel, Chiang Mai

(A halal restaurant next to our hotel)

(Roti telur and beef curry for breakfast)

(The highway passing through Uttaradit and Prae)

(A comfort break at a PTT station)

(Prae landmark - Pratu Chai or Victory Gate)

The following morning, we continued our journey to Chiang Mai, taking our time to appreciate the scenic views along Highway 11. The drive to Chiang Mai was a favourite of ours: soft hills rolling toward the north, roadside stalls selling fresh fruit, the occasional herd of water buffalo.

(Masjid Al-Falahu in Lampang)

(Prayer break in Lampang main mosque)

(A halal restaurant in Lampang)

(Nasi Komok and fried rice for lunch)

By noon, we made a short detour to Lampang. At the Al-Falahu Mosque, we paused for prayers, then enjoyed a hearty lunch at Gor Lae Bang Nara Halal Restaurant just nearby.

(Winding mountain highway to Chiang Mai)

Sleepiness crept in after the heavy meal, but we pushed on toward Chiang Mai, eager to reach our destination, check in, and straighten our backs. The city welcomed us with cool mountain air and leafy boulevards - a refreshing change after the long drive.

(B2 Riverside Colonial Hotel)

(A cool weather in Chiang Mai)

(The bridge crossing Ping River)

(The Three King Monument - iconic landmark in Chiang Mai)

(Our lodging for two nights)

 
For the next two nights, we stayed at the B2 Riverside Colonial Hotel, beautifully set along the Ping River at THB 940 per night. After a good rest, we took a leisurely walk to Anusarn Night Market. The evening stroll by the river was soothing, the cool weather making every step feel unhurried.

(Visiting a few night markets) 

(Vibrant paintings on display and for sale)

(The Street Food of Anusarn Night Market)

(Bustling and multicultural atmosphere at the food court)

Being a weekday, the market wasn’t overly crowded, giving us the chance to wander freely, explore the night bazaar, and watch the world drift by as we enjoyed a light dinner at a nearby halal stall.

(Varieties of banana pancakes at the Roti stall) 

(My favorite cheese banana pancake for dinner)

(Live music, playing amazing classic rock)