The west of Chiang Mai city is home to the trendy Nimmanhaemin area (aka Nimman). This is an area with some outstanding hotels, boutique shops and a range of restaurants and coffee shops. This part of the city is also convenient for attractions including Wat Suan Dok, Wat Umong, and Chiang Mai zoo. With excellent (and cheap) public transportation, getting around Chiang Mai is a breeze and all parts of the city are readily accessible from here.
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