This is a small but beautiful Chinese temple, very different from Thai temples around Chiang Mai. It has amazing decorative carvings colorfully painted. It was originally constructed in 1876. However it was in need of serious repair. In 1996, the Chinese community decided to renovate the temple in conjunction with the 700th anniversary of the founding of Chiang Mai.  It is very nice to stop in and admire the beautiful colors of the temple and pay respect.

Directions: Located near the Nawarat Bridge and the Flower Market along the Ping River.

This is never a good combination. But add in the fact you are crossing a narrow bridge with a steel railing and river on one side and steel girders with traffic on the other, it can be a bit dicey. This is the Loi Kroh bridge, sometime in the morning. There were plenty of people doing this so it is apparently common practice. I had no idea before I started to cross the bridge. Halfway across I was greeted by oncoming scooters barely slowing down. Best to cross at one of the wider bridges!

May 2014: I heard a lot of good things about this restaurant so I looked for it on a map. It is in the old city and tucked away on a small side street in a residential area. I actually drove past it because it looked like a house. In a way it is. Dash! is also a Guest House. The owner was born in Thailand but lived in the United States for many years before returning to open this guest house and restaurant. She also offers cooking classes.

I started with a Thai potato puff, similar to a samosa. They were excellent. For the main course I had Pad See Eww. Another excellent dish. I was here for lunch and it was a little too much food. The portion on the main course was fairly large so no need for an appetizer unless you are really hungry.

They have indoor and outdoor seating. The side street they are on is very quiet. Not the best place if you like people watching as you eat but a nice place to relax.

May 2014: This is a nice place for lunch near Wat Chedi Luang. It is attached to a clothing boutique by the same name. The cafe has indoor and outdoor seating but the indoor is great. Nice and cool to beat the heat in summer.

Great staff and very clean inside. I ordered a chicken curry dish that was small but very good. They have a very big menu with a lot of options.
Also had an ice cream dessert that was very good. Melted pretty fast even though it was cool inside. I would definitely go back again.

Address:  147 Ratchadamnoen Road, Chiang Mai

Hours: Monday through Saturday, 11:00am to 8:00pm, Sunday 11:00am to 10:30pm.