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Vegetarian sets available on request.","Grab taxi to hotel, 100-150 THB","Cooking Class & Artisan Villages","Immerse yourself in Thai culinary culture with a hands-on cooking class, learning to prepare classic dishes you can recreate at home. Spend the afternoon exploring artisan villages and local crafts that Chiang Mai is famous for.",{"id":357,"slots":358,"title":399,"day_number":33,"sort_order":28,"description":400,"itinerary_id":183},"7d5750f4-c393-4e2b-bc8f-93f8eac9fda7",[359,374,390],{"id":360,"items":361,"time_slot":206,"sort_order":83},"966ac49c-0dea-4eef-84c9-85ced3b0d0c5",[362,368],{"id":363,"ref_id":8,"item_type":120,"ref_table":8,"attraction":8,"sort_order":83,"inline_content":364},"6c24eb5d-b10c-4fb7-8e6e-5ddbfec57e45",{"name":365,"cost_inr":202,"description":366,"duration_minutes":155,"transport_to_next":367},"Wat Umong (Tunnel Temple)","Visit this unique forest temple with tunnels built in 1297. Walk through ancient underground passages with Buddha niches, feed fish in the pond, and enjoy peaceful forest surroundings. More tranquil than touristy temples. Free entry (donations welcome). Located 15 minutes from Old City. Many Indian visitors find it more serene than busier temples.","Grab taxi 20 minutes to Nimman area, 150 THB",{"id":369,"ref_id":8,"item_type":120,"ref_table":8,"attraction":8,"sort_order":11,"inline_content":370},"7dbdc43e-0297-42fb-b055-fd9c364a1986",{"name":371,"cost_inr":268,"description":372,"duration_minutes":162,"transport_to_next":373},"Nimman Road Cafe Hopping","Explore trendy Nimmanhaemin Road (Nimman), Chiang Mai's hipster neighborhood. Visit Instagram-worthy cafes like Ristr8to (world-class coffee), Graph Cafe, or Clay Studio Coffee. Try Thai iced tea, artisan coffee, and beautiful desserts. Budget 100-200 THB per cafe. Great for working digitally with reliable WiFi. 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Currency exchange available but better rates in city.","N/A - Departure","Temples, Cafes & Departure Prep","Use your final day for any missed experiences, leisurely cafe-hopping in Nimman neighborhood, last-minute shopping, and soaking in Chiang Mai's relaxed atmosphere before departure. Timing depends on your flight schedule.","Itinerary-Chiang Mai","5 Days in Chiang Mai: Temples, Mountains & Culture","Experience the best of Northern Thailand with this comprehensive Chiang Mai itinerary. From ancient temples and vibrant night markets to elephant sanctuaries and mountain adventures, this 5-day journey balances cultural immersion with natural beauty. 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