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Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand is a city that offers a blend of rich history, cultural heritage and modern lifestyle. Surrounded by ancient temples, fascinating night markets and exquisite natural landscapes, it is truly a place that offers residents and visitors alike. Chiang Mai also boasts a rich wellness culture with yoga studios, spas, meditation retreats, eco-friendly resorts and a seemingly never-ending selection of plant-based foods. All of this combines to create the perfect option for your next wellness weekend or long retreat that allows you to fully embrace all that Chiang Mai has to offer.

Stay at Away Chiang Mai Thape – a vegan retreat

Away from Chiang Mai Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand is a completely plant-based and 100% vegan retreat that should definitely be on your vegan travel radar. Located just steps away from the vibrant old city, Away Chiang Mai combines boutique luxury, wellness programs and plant-based cuisine to create the perfect oasis.

With a focus on wellness and mindful living, our recent weekend getaway in Chiang Mai provided a generous slice of relaxation, rejuvenation, and mindfulness. The gracious welcome, beautifully appointed rooms and refreshing pool all played their part in a memorable stay, but it was the vegetarian food and private yoga classes that really elevated our stay to the next level.

Enjoy a private yoga class

Whether you choose sound healing, health massage or private yoga classes at Away Chiang Mai, you’ll enjoy a specific and personalized experience. With the full attention of your own dedicated yoga teacher, these private sessions allow guests to focus on specific goals and preferences. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, the instructor will safely adapt the practice to your needs, ensuring that each pose and movement aligns with your current abilities. It was truly one of the most enlightening and rewarding yoga classes we’ve taken and inspired us to continue our own yoga journey based on our experience during an excellent private yoga class in Awe Chiang Mai.

Join a group yoga class

If you choose to join a group yoga class, Wild Rose Studio Located in the heart of the old city is a dedicated yoga space, housed in a beautifully restored traditional Thai wooden house, offering a serene environment that truly enhanced our entire yoga experience. The studio offers a variety of yoga styles, allowing participants to choose according to their preference and skill level, whether they’re looking for a more meditative practice or something more physically challenging. The small, intimate setting is warm and welcoming, equipped with all the necessary amenities and equipment. After your class, it’s easy to explore nearby cafes or temples, completing a full day of wellness and discovery in Chiang Mai.

Vegan dining experience at Moreganic

The varied and creative menu at Moreganic, the vegan restaurant at Away Chiang Mai, truly has something for everyone, with enough plant-based options to ensure you enjoy a wide range of plant-based delights on every visit. We were duly impressed with our Thai vegan lunch at Moreganic, with the soft tofu in red curry sauce being our favorite dish, and this paired perfectly with pineapple fried rice with cashews and vegan ham.

In keeping with Away Chiang Mai’s wellness theme they don’t serve alcohol at Moreganic, but please rest assured that you can opt for one of the tempting mocktails on the menu or an ice cold bottle of Heineken 0.0 alcohol free beer. is one of our favorites.

A vegan dining experience at Goodsole’s Kitchen

Goodsole’s Kitchen Since 2017 they welcome discerning diners with a rich and varied selection of delicious plant-based food. Whether you’re looking to enjoy vegan versions of Thai classics like massaman curry, pad thai and khao soi, or you’re craving a vegan pizza or vegan burger, they’ve got you covered at Goodsole’s Kitchen.

The welcoming space and buzzing atmosphere make this one of the premier options for vegetarian dining in Chiang Mai, and rightfully so. Whatever you do, be sure to order one or two of their decadent vegan cakes, we guarantee you won’t regret your decision.

Indulge yourself at Fah Lanna Spa

What better way to round off your perfect wellness weekend in Chiang Mai than with a four-hour spa excursion Fah Lanna Spa In the heart of the old city. Our package was titled ‘Fah Lanna Mahabhirom’, which included a unique massage plus herbal steam, royal bath, exfoliating body scrub and a five-step facial. A unique and simply indulgent massage combining traditional Thai massage, aromatherapy oil massage and Tok Sen massage, an ancient northern Thai practice that uses wooden hammers made from the bark of the tamarind tree.

Our couples package at Fah Lanna Spa was truly a memorable and deeply relaxing experience, one of the best we have ever enjoyed.

Chiang Mai has become a ‘must visit’ destination for mindful travelers seeking wellness retreats, yoga and delicious plant-based food. Choosing to stay at a vegan retreat like Away Chiang Mai Thapae makes it all very easy as they offer everything you could wish for. But rest assured that if you know where to look there are spas, vegan eateries and yoga studios around every corner to truly enjoy the perfect wellness weekend in Chiang Mai.