Overview
Nicknamed 'Nimman,' this neighborhood near Chiang Mai University is the city's hipster uptown, often dubbed Chiang Mai's 'Gangnam' or 'Brooklyn.' Sleek concrete specialty coffee shops, minimalist boutiques, coworking spaces, and galleries draw digital nomads and stylish young Thais. Modern malls like Maya Lifestyle Shopping Center and One Nimman Galleria sit alongside Instagrammable cafe streets, with rooftop and wine bars buzzing in the evening. Free to explore. About 10 minutes by Grab from Tha Pae Gate.
Opening Hours
24 hours (shops typically 09:00-22:00)
Travel Tips
Soi 9 and Soi 11 are the cafe and boutique heart. Don't miss the weekend handmade market at One Nimman (Sat-Sun 16:00-22:00).
Hotels near Nimmanhaemin Road
Hotels and guesthouses in Chiang Mai, Suthep, Chiang Mai
Other attractions in Chiang Mai
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Chiang Mai's mountain-top guardian temple, famed for its golden chedi and sweeping city views.
Chiang Mai Night Bazaar
Chiang Mai's beloved nightly scene of handicrafts, street food, and performances.
Elephant Nature Park
An ethical elephant sanctuary where rescued elephants roam freely — Chiang Mai's top experience.
Wat Chedi Luang
Symbol of Chiang Mai's Old City — a massive 15th-century chedi partially collapsed by an earthquake.
Sunday Walking Street
Every Sunday evening, the Old City's main street becomes a 1km pedestrian wonderland — Chiang Mai's best night market.
Doi Inthanon National Park
Home to Thailand's highest peak (2,565 m), with waterfalls, twin royal chedis, and hill-tribe villages.
Wat Phra Singh
Chiang Mai's most sacred temple, famous for the Lion Buddha image and exquisite Lanna murals.