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Can't decide between Chiang Mai and Vientiane? Compare these two amazing destinations to find your perfect match.
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is Thailand's cultural capital, a laid-back city surrounded by misty mountains and ancient temples. This spiritual hub offers cooking classes, ethical elephant sanctuaries, vibrant night markets, and a thriving digital nomad community.
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Vientiane
Vientiane is Southeast Asia's most relaxed capital, a sleepy Mekong River city where golden temples, French bakeries, and crumbling colonial villas create a charmingly slow-paced atmosphere. The glittering That Luang stupa is the national symbol of Laos.
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Head-to-Head Comparison
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Culture & History
Chiang Mai offers Doi Suthep Temple, Old City Temples, Sunday Walking Street
Vientiane offers Pha That Luang, Patuxai Victory Monument, Wat Si Saket
Food & Dining
Chiang Mai is famous for its local dining scene
Vientiane is famous for its local dining scene
Nightlife
Chiang Mai offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Vientiane offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Best Time to Visit
November to February
November to March
Weather
Summer: 35°C, Winter: 28°C
Summer: 34°C, Winter: 22°C
Top Attractions in Chiang Mai
- 1Doi Suthep Temple
- 2Old City Temples
- 3Sunday Walking Street
- 4Thai Cooking Classes
- 5Elephant Sanctuaries
- 6Night Bazaar
Top Attractions in Vientiane
- 1Pha That Luang
- 2Patuxai Victory Monument
- 3Wat Si Saket
- 4Buddha Park (Xieng Khuan)
- 5COPE Visitor Centre
- 6Mekong Riverside Promenade
Chiang Mai is Popular With
Vientiane is Popular With
Trésors Cachés
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Trésors Cachés à Chiang Mai
- 1
Wat Umong (The Tunnel Temple)
A unique, forested temple complex on the city's outskirts, featuring ancient brick tunnels built into a hillside, a large stupa, and a serene meditation center.
- 2
Baan Kang Wat Artist Village
A charming, purpose-built community of traditional Thai houses housing local artists, craftspeople, and small cafes, located near Wat Umong.
Trésors Cachés à Vientiane
- 1
Wat Sok Pa Luang
A forest temple on the city outskirts offering meditation retreats and traditional herbal saunas.
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Dan Ngeuan Morning Market
A local wet market where residents shop for everything from fresh produce to live eels and traditional medicines.
Quartiers à Explorer
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Meilleurs Quartiers à Chiang Mai
Old City (Within the Moat)
The historic and spiritual heart of Chiang Mai, defined by its square layout and crumbling brick walls.
Nimmanhaemin (Nimman)
The trendy, modern university district known for its hipster cafes, boutique shops, stylish co-working spaces, and vibrant nightlife.
Meilleurs Quartiers à Vientiane
Riverside & City Center
The historic heart of Vientiane stretches along the Mekong River, blending government buildings, major temples, and the city's best dining and sunset spots.
Ban Mixay & Wat Chan
A charming residential area packed with guesthouses, cafes, and local life.
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Our Verdict
Both Chiang Mai and Vientiane are incredible destinations. Chiang Mai excels in temples and cooking classes, while Vientiane stands out for Buddhist temples and French-Lao cuisine.
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