# Discover Local Life and Culture in Chiang Mai, Thailand > Discover local life and culture in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Join a cooking class or a trekking adventure. # Explore Chiang Mai's Local Life [Nearby](/en/nearby) Search 2 listings [![Akha and Thai Cooking Class and Market Tour](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/oobmivjb7pvxek0ae8dv.jpg)USD 35/travelerAkha and Thai Cooking Class and Market TourChiang Mai, ThailandHalf Day | Cooking Class, Cultural Activities, Getting to Know LocalsLearn to cook 11 delicious Thai and Akha dishes in this hands-on class! You'll go pick out all your ingredients at the local market and then spend the afternoon in a traditional outdoor kitchen preparing a feast. You'll also learn about the Akha p...](/en/go/akha-cooking-market-tour) [![Lisu Lodge Trekking and Hill Tribe Village Adventure](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/qr6xkmmr7wtuahlp1ssa.jpg)Customize this trip!Lisu Lodge Trekking and Hill Tribe Village AdventureChiang Mai, Thailand3 Days | Community Lodge, Community Visit, Farm VisitLooking for an exciting adventure that will take you off the beaten path and into the heart of Northern Thailand's rich cultural landscape? Look no further! Our unique tour takes you just an hour outside of Chiang Mai, where you'll embark on a thr...](/en/go/hiking-in-thailand/trek-lahu-hill-tribe-village-thailand) Embark on a cultural journey in [Chiang Mai](/en/explore/thailand/chiang-mai-destination/all-types/getting-to-know-locals), Thailand, and immerse yourself in the local lifestyle. Start with an [Akha and Thai Cooking Class and Market Tour](/en/go/akha-cooking-market-tour), where you can learn traditional cooking techniques and select fresh ingredients from a local market. For a more adventurous experience, join the [Lisu Lodge Trekking and Hill Tribe Village Adventure](/en/go/trek-lahu-hill-tribe-village-thailand). This multi-day tour offers hiking, rafting, and a stay at the beautiful Lisu Lodge, allowing you to explore the beauty and culture of Northern Thailand. Whether you're interested in a [cooking class](/en/explore/thailand/chiang-mai-destination/all-types/cooking-class) or [trekking](/en/explore/thailand/chiang-mai-destination/all-types/hiking), Chiang Mai has something for everyone. [Cultural Activities2](/en/explore/thailand/chiang-mai-destination/all-types/cultural-activities "Cultural Activities in Thailand")[Farm Visit2](/en/explore/thailand/chiang-mai-destination/all-types/farm-visit "Farm Visit in Thailand")[Getting to Know Locals2](/en/explore/thailand/chiang-mai-destination/all-types/getting-to-know-locals "Getting to Know Locals in Thailand")[Rafting2](/en/explore/thailand/chiang-mai-destination/all-types/rafting "Rafting in Thailand")[Custom Trips1](/en/explore/thailand/chiang-mai-destination/custom-trips/all-activities "Custom Trips in Thailand")[Day Trips1](/en/explore/thailand/chiang-mai-destination/day-trips/all-activities "Day Trips in Thailand")[Lodging1](/en/explore/thailand/chiang-mai-destination/lodging/all-activities "Lodging in Thailand")[Multi-Day Tours1](/en/explore/thailand/chiang-mai-destination/multi-day-tours/all-activities "Multi-Day Tours in Thailand")[Boutique Hotel1](/en/explore/thailand/chiang-mai-destination/all-types/boutique-hotel "Boutique Hotel in Thailand")[Community Lodge1](/en/explore/thailand/chiang-mai-destination/all-types/community-lodge "Community Lodge in Thailand")[Community Visit1](/en/explore/thailand/chiang-mai-destination/all-types/community-visit "Community Visit in Thailand")[Cooking Class1](/en/explore/thailand/chiang-mai-destination/all-types/cooking-class "Cooking Class in Thailand")[Eco Lodge1](/en/explore/thailand/chiang-mai-destination/all-types/eco-lodge "Eco Lodge in Thailand")[Hiking1](/en/explore/thailand/chiang-mai-destination/all-types/hiking "Hiking in Thailand")[None Included1](/en/explore/thailand/chiang-mai-destination/all-types/none-included "None Included in Thailand") Enable Functional cookies to load this map. --- *Markdown rendition of /en/explore/thailand/chiang-mai-destination/all-types/getting-to-know-locals (locale: en). The canonical page is the HTML version; this view regenerates periodically and may omit interactive content.*