Some of Chiang Mai’s numerous wats (temples) and night markets, in photos

Little girls hanging out on the steps of Doi Suthep temple

Doi Suthep Temple

Doi Suthep Temple

Doi Suthep Temple

Doi Suthep Temple

Doi Suthep Temple

Doi Suthep Temple

Doi Suthep Temple

Doi Suthep Temple

Everyone must remove their shoes before entering the temple complex

Doi Suthep Temple

Doi Suthep Temple

Mom!

Doi Suthep Temple

Doi Suthep Temple

I thought it was interesting how everyone was lined up to take photos with these durian fruits

I thought it was interesting how everyone was lined up to take photos with these durian fruits

Supposedly a white elephant died at the site of the temple, showing the Buddhist monks where the temple should be built.

Doi Suthep Temple

People getting blessed by a monk; Â He wished them all happiness.

Doi Suthep Temple

Doi Suthep Temple

Doi Suthep Temple

Doi Suthep Temple

Doi Suthep Temple

Doi Suthep Temple

Outside of Wat Doi Suthep

Outside of Wat Doi Suthep

Wat (Temple) Lok Molee

Wat (Temple) Lok Molee

Wat (Temple) Lok Molee

Wat (Temple) Lok Molee

Wat (Temple) Lok Molee

Chiang Mai is full of wats (temples). This one was just around the corner from my hostel.

Chiang Mai is full of wats (temples). This one was just around the corner from my hostel.

Chiang Mai is full of wats (temples). This one was just around the corner from my hostel.

Thai cuisine is extremely meat-heavy

A night market food stall; no labels, just look and point!

A night market food stall

A night market food stall

Outside a restaurant.

My dinner-in-a-bag at the night market

I happened upon another market that was exactly like something you’d find in Denver: food trucks with kitschy names, live music, hay barrels for sitting. So I stayed for two hours.

I happened upon another market that was exactly like something you’d find in Denver: food trucks with kitschy names, live music, hay barrels for sitting. So I stayed for two hours.

I happened upon another market that was exactly like something you’d find in Denver: food trucks with kitschy names, live music, hay barrels for sitting. So I stayed for two hours.

I happened upon another market that was exactly like something you’d find in Denver: food trucks with kitschy names, live music, hay barrels for sitting. So I stayed for two hours.

Yet another night market, except this one sells goods instead of foods.

Yet another night market, except this one sells goods instead of foods.

Yet another night market, except this one sells goods instead of foods.

Yet another night market, except this one sells goods instead of foods.

Yet another night market, except this one sells goods instead of foods.

Yet another night market, except this one sells goods instead of foods.

Yet another night market, except this one sells goods instead of foods.

Yet another night market, except this one sells goods instead of foods.

Yet another night market, except this one sells goods instead of foods.

Yet another night market, except this one sells goods instead of foods.

Yet another night market, except this one sells goods instead of foods.

Fresh fruit smoothies are everywhere are cost less than $1

Street musicians, usually blind

Chiang Mai’s incredibly overcrowded Sunday night market

Chiang Mai’s incredibly overcrowded Sunday night market