66Stroller-Friendly
Phuket
Thailand
Asia-Pacific
Phuket's beaches are excellent for families - Thai culture loves children, though the interior is hilly.
Best stroller: Compact
Thailand
Chiang Mai
56/100Temple Town📊 Medium confidence
Chiang Mai is laid-back and family-loving - temple areas challenging but modern parts manageable.
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Bring your stroller
This city is stroller-friendly. Compact strollers work best.
Key Factors
- •Generally manageable
- •Compact stroller recommended
Watch Out For
⚠️Old city narrow lanes
Chiang Mai scores 56/100 on our stroller-friendliness scale. Below you'll find a full breakdown of terrain, transit accessibility, and family facilities — plus neighborhood-level tips and stroller vs. carrier advice for Chiang Mai.
📋 The Bottom Line
Chiang Mai offers relaxed northern Thai culture with incredible warmth toward families. The old city has narrow lanes and temple steps, but modern areas and the Night Bazaar are more accessible. Thai people absolutely love children and will help constantly. Infrastructure is basic but improving. The surrounding mountains provide beautiful day trips with planning.
Quick Facts
Overall Score56/100
Best StrollerCompact
Biggest ChallengeOld city narrow lanes
Data Quality📊 Medium confidence
Gear Recommendations
- 🎒Compact, lightweight stroller for basic infrastructure
- 🎒Carrier backup for temple visits
- 🎒Sun protection essential
- 🎒Easy cleanup for dusty conditions
Chiang Mai Stroller Score Breakdown
Smooth Surfaces5/10
Uneven surfaces common
Flatness6/10
Mostly flat, mild inclines
Public Transit5/10
Limited accessible options
Elevators & Ramps4/10
Elevators hit-or-miss
Family Facilities5/10
Basic facilities available
Space & Comfort5/10
Crowded in popular areas
Family Welcome9/10
Locals love kids!
Best & Worst Areas for Strollers in Chiang Mai
🟢 Where It's Easy ✓
- •Night Bazaar area - wider, more accessible
- •Modern shopping centers - air-conditioned
- •Some hotel districts - better infrastructure
- •Riverside areas - more spacious
- •Airport area - modern
🟡 Where You'll Struggle ⚠
- •Old city narrow lanes
- •Temple areas - steps everywhere
- •Traditional markets - crowded
- •Songthaew (red truck) transport - no accessibility
🎒 When to Bring the Carrier 👶
- •Temple steps and grounds
- •Old city narrow alleys
- •Traditional markets
- •Mountain temple visits
Tips from Parents Who Visited Chiang Mai
❌ What Parents Wish They'd Known
- ✕Temple visits without carrier planning
- ✕Old city with wide stroller
- ✕Not experiencing incredible Thai family culture
- ✕Missing amazing food scene
- ✕Underestimating dust during dry season
⭐ Parent-Recommended Spots
- ★Wat Phra Singh - manageable temple complex
- ★Night Bazaar - cultural shopping, more accessible
- ★Cooking classes - many family-friendly options
- ★Modern shopping centers - cultural relief
- ★Thai massage - many places accommodate families
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