Chiang Mai, My Home - A Travel Video

"Chiang Mai, My Home" is a travel video that follows a young local woman as she travels through her home province of Chiang Mai, Thailand while experiencing all the incredible things one can do in the city, witnessing some of the most beautiful sights in the province, and giving us a glimpse of what made her so proud of her hometown.

It is a travel video that highlights all the incredible qualities that have made so many people from all over the world call Chiang Mai their second home. From the unmatched beauty of Chiang Mai’s hinterlands to its incredibly diverse community, Chiang Mai is truly one-of-a-kind.

This travel video is a little different from my other travel videos as we take on the point of view of a local instead of me filming myself experiencing the place, as I used to. By spending over 3 months in Chiang Mai, I was able to befriend many locals, which gave me access to some of the most incredible and authentic moments that I wouldn’t have experienced as an outsider.

I was also there during the Yi Peng Festival, a full moon celebration of the twelfth lunar month where people would come out, gather around a river, and float their ills and misfortunes away with a krathong or a lantern. It is the festival of floating lanterns that you often see pictures of when you look up Chiang Mai.

Unfortunately, due to how hazardous the floating lanterns have become (it causes fires in people’s homes), and the number of tourists that participated throughout the years, the city has banned floating lanterns and instead, went back to their roots and celebrated its culture with performances and parades on the streets of Old Town Chiang Mai, as you will see featured in this video at the end.

We also went to many national parks, mountains, and waterfalls that are off-the-beaten-path, so you can expect to see new places you may not have known about in Chiang Mai in the video. Together with inspiring music this time, I am quite proud of this video, and I hope you enjoy watching the video as much as I do making them.

Locations: Chiang Mai City, Doi Ang Khang, Chiang Dao, Doi Inthanon, Khun Chang Kien, and Arunothai

Camera Gear: Sony a6500 Camera + 16 -55mm F2.8 Lens and Sigma 56mm F1.4 + DJI Mavic Mini

Music: When the Sky by Maya Johanna (Licensed Through Artlist.io)

Looking for a complete guide to Chiang Mai? Check out: 26 Best Things to Do in Chiang Mai

Further Reading for Northern Thailand

Looking for more information for your trip to Northern Thailand? Here is a collection of articles about Thailand that you might find useful:

• First time in Northern Thailand? Check out the 10 Best Places to Visit in Northern Thailand.
• Looking for a complete travel guide to Southeast Asia? You should check out our 3 Months Backpacking Itinerary for Southeast Asia.
• Looking for an itinerary for Thailand? Check out the 10 Days Itinerary for Thailand.
• More often than not, your journey in Thailand will begin in Bangkok. Here is a 12-Hours Guide to Spending Time in Bangkok.
• Not sure where to begin your journey in Northern Thailand? How about an old capital with a Complete Backpacking Guide to Phitsanulok?
• Did you know that the cradle of Thailand began in the ancient city of Sukhothai north of Bangkok in the 13th Century? If you are interested in the history of Thailand, here is The Ultimate Backpacking Guide to Sukhothai.
• Sukhothai has a twin city that had prospered together since the first founding of the Siam Kingdom. The ancient city is called Si Satchanalai, 60 km north of Sukhothai, and there are many less-traveled ancient ruins there waiting for you to explore. Here is A Complete Backpacking Guide to Si Satchanalai.
• Kamphaeng Phet, which translates to "The Wall of Diamond," was an outpost town that played a role in protecting the Siam Kingdom from invasion for several decades, and you can still see the remnants today. Here is A Complete Backpacking Guide to Kamphaeng Phet.
• Lampang is low-key, one of the most laid-back places in the north with a northern vibe similar to Chiang Mai but much quieter and more authentic. If you are looking to go off the beaten path in Thailand, check out The Ultimate Backpacking Guide to Lampang.
• Spending a few days relaxing in Lampang? Here are 9 Best Cafes and Restaurants to Try in Lampang.
• There is no need for an introduction to the renowned old capital city of the Lanna Kingdom, Chiang Mai. Here are the 26 Best Things to Do in Chiang Mai According to the Locals.
• Chiang Mai is a big city. How does one find the best restaurants and cafes, you asked? Check out 25 Absolute Best Restaurants and Cafes in Chiang Mai.
• Doi Inthanon is the highest mountain in Thailand, and in order to travel there, you will need a complete travel guide. Here is The Ultimate Backpacking Guide to Doi Inthanon.
• Have only 3 days in Chiang Mai? Check out the 3 Days Backpacking Itinerary for Chiang Mai.
• Have a day to spare in Chiang Mai? How about going on a day-trip to Lamphun? Here are 7 Best Things to Do in Lamphun.
• Looking to go off-the-beaten-path in Chiang Mai? How about visiting the untouched nature of Doi Ang Khang and the Chinese-influenced towns of Arunothai and Chai Prakan? Here are the 10 Best Things to Do in Doi Ang Khang.
• One of the best road trips you can make in Thailand is traversing the Mae Hong Son Loop. Here’s a complete backpacking guide and a 10-day itinerary for Mae Hong Son Loop.
• Looking to start the Mae Hong Son Loop but not sure where to start? How about the city of Mae Sariang? Here are 8 Best Things to Do in Mae Sariang.
• Mae Hong Son City is one of my favorite cities from the entire Mae Hong Son Loop road trip. Here are the 15 Best Things to Do in Mae Hong Son City.
• Pai has become a tourist hotspot ever since it was discovered and featured in many travel blogs, but what is there to do in Pai? We have the answer. Here are the 15 Best Things to Do in Pai, Thailand.
• Chiang Rai is home to not just stunning temples like the White and Blue Temples but also the beautiful mountains of Pho Chi Fan and Doi Pha Tang. Here are the 16 Best Things to Do in Chiang Rai.
• One of the most iconic peaks in Thailand is Phu Chi Fai, and you can hike to the top of it among other hiking trails around Chiang Rai's highlands. Here is A Complete Hiking Guide to Phu Chi Fah.
• Chiang Saen is an ancient walled city full of history and beautiful sceneries waiting for you to explore. Here are the 10 Best Things to Do in Chiang Saen.
• Phrae is so much more than a stopover destination. Here are the 14 Best Things to Do in Phrae.
• Nan is the upcoming trendy tourist attraction in Thailand that is still pretty much unexplored by foreigners. If you want to travel to Nan, here are the 16 Best Things to Do in Nan.
• Phayao is a beautiful hidden gem of Thailand's north that is waiting for you to explore. It rarely gets any tourists, the more reason to visit Phayao before it is discovered! Here are the 12 Best Things to Do in Phayao.
• Want to explore other parts of Thailand? How about exploring Central Thailand or Southern Thailand?
• Wondering where to go after Thailand? How about you continue on to Malaysia, Myanmar, or Indonesia?
• For all articles about Thailand, visit the Thailand Travel Guide page.
• Looking to travel to Southeast Asia? Check out all my articles about Southeast Asia here: Southeast Asia Travel Guide page.
• You can see all my Asia-related articles here: Asia Travel Guide page.
• For more of my travel guides like this, visit my Destinations page.