Is Chiang Mai Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Solo travel

It was so beautiful and peaceful. people food neighbourhood hostel everything was so good. i personally love the north much more than bangkok or south. south is beautiful too but north just feels so homely 🩵🌺

Solo travel

- The north is the cheapest in Thailand as its not as popular for tourists (still popular though) - Best spot for trinkets and gifts, much more unique compared to the rest of Thailand - Activities: Head to Chiang Rai for the day and visit all the temples/ Three Kings monument/ Wua Lai Walking Street/ Chiang Mai Cabaret (I think its like a burlesque show)/ Sticky Waterfall (Wear swimwear and bring a bag with towel/ suncream etc. Didn’t realize when climbing the waterfall you’ll get soaked so...

Solo travel

- Safety : Chiang Mai is pretty safe, as thailand is in general compared to many other countries. - Things to do : So many things ! Definitely the night market in the old town every weekend. A day tour of the old town the same day would be perfect. And then, book a tour either with your hotel or while walking on the street on a travel agency (best way for me) to see the elephants, the mountains and the jungle ! - Food : Khao Soi. Aroi mak ! (Delicious haha) - Budget : Pretty Cheap...

Solo travel

Great experience in Chiangmai last July. After went to Bangkok with group, I solo to Chiangmai. It’s not modern as Bangkok but more like rural. I think it’s safe for women to solo travel there. Many foreigners and activities there, recommend Thai massage and night market.

Solo travel

Felt very safe as a woman alone, plenty of great things to do, even if it's just walking around the city , great food, good, cheap, accommodation. Locals are very friendly and getting around is easy just waking!

Group travel

I recommend temple hopping in Chiang Mai - it's a very affordable activity, with free to minimal fees. Visiting an ethical elephant sanctuary is also a very fulfilling experience. For food, I highly recommend khao soi - it's very cheap if you buy it from night markets or small eateries, but you can also enjoy it in restaurants.

Solo travel

It is definitely safe, and the vibe is really relaxed and comfortable. The food is good, loved the night markets and the local food there, and definitely loved the jazz bar in the evening its where people can come and sing and play musical instruments and it was lovely. I also did the vipassana course in Chiang mai, which was beautiful!

Solo travel

Chiang Mai is such a cool city. Between temples, yummy (& vegetarian friendly! food, elephant sanctuary tours, & nature hikes nearby, it’s the ideal city to visit! I felt very safe there and stayed at Stamps Backpackers - one of the best hostels that I’ve been to. Visiting the Elephant Sanctuary was truly special, as was a trip to the Sticky waterfalls. I only planned 3 nights here but ended up staying 6! It’s a great, affordable city that I highly recommend.

Solo travel

I loved Chiang Mai. I participated in a cooking class and visited an elephant camp. It was absolutely safe, I was walking around the city center every day for coffee and exploration and I felt 100% safe.

Solo travel

Chiang Mai is full of lonely travelers. It is very, very safe and a wonderful city to explore. Fantastic shopping and many markets with food and products.

I've walked solo and taken public transportation and taxi's solo all around Chiang Mai, sometimes as late (or early) as 4am. I have never once felt in danger in this city. The absolute worst I've experienced is some base level catcalling like "you're pretty" in a very crowded area.

I was really afraid going to Thailand as a solo female traveler but it was a really safe place to be. In Chiang Mai I felt always safe and people are kind, they didn’t want to ask for more money. Even in the night when I walked several times, I didn’t have any problems. Especially in the Old town.

Comparing Chiang Mai to many cities I’ve been in Russia, it’s the safest place for me: I know that no one want to cause me any harm, even when I’m walking alone at night. Im not even locking my apartment’s door, cause I don’t feel like I need to. I wouldn’t do that in Russia ever. No matter what clothes Imm wearing, I’m not getting any extra attention, aggressive or violent, only things I hear — it’s cheerful compliments, that’s it.

A beautiful and relax city. You have a lot of activities and market to visit here. I’ve been here for at least 2 weeks and I felt safe walking on the street and the food is cheap and delicious. I totally recommend to come to Chiang Mai