Take a Thai cooking class and eat at the night markets

Chiang Mai is one of the best places in the world to learn to cook Thai food, and a class here is among the great-value experiences in Southeast Asia, usually starting with a market tour and ending with a feast you've made yourself. Beyond that, the city's night markets are a food-lover's dream: khao soi, sai oua sausage, mango sticky rice and more for next to nothing. The Sunday Walking Street is the highlight of the week. We'll point you to the best markets and what to seek out at each.