Experience the fusion of past in the present in Chiang Mai where locals are proud of years of history, 700 Its rich traditional heritage and unique culture is a perfect base for the development of the city. Chiang Mai is one of the few places in Thailand where you will find boutique hotel in the heart of the secular chedis cities and temples next to modern convenience stores and. The original city layout still exists asclean place, the offer by a moat with vestiges of the fortified wall and its four gates prime access to the historical center surrounded.
For years, tourists have mistaken Chiang Mai in the north fork and the base from which they can explore other provinces. The phrase "A day in Chiang Mai is enough to see things" in order to jointly was.
Today, tourists are surprised that there is always something new to discover, Chiang Mai.Fascinating diversity among ethnic tribes coupled with breathtaking scenery makes Chiang Maio of the most attractive tourist destinations in Asia. Two weeks in Chiang Mai may not be long enough for serious travelers.
The old city of Chiang Mai its fascinating indigenous cultural identity as different dialects, cuisine, architecture, traditional values, festivals, handicrafts and classical dances is a prime location in itself. Beyondthe presence of hill tribes and their wealth of unique cultures enhance Chiang Mai's distinctive diversity.
Chiang Mai is also blessed with pristine nature of the natural resources of mountains (DOI), waterfalls and other attractions of basic research. Meanwhile, Chiang Mai are residents warm, gracious and kindly provides authentic hospitality making visits memorable and meaningful. In addition, visitors can gather from all walks of lifeHandicrafts, silk, silver and wood produced locally as timeless memory. Chiang Mai is a place where both backpackers and tourists, can enjoy luxury on
even the best.
The Past
Chiang Mai literally means new city and has retained the name despite celebrated its 700th Anniversary in 1996. King Meng Rai founded the city as capital of the Lanna (million rice fields) Kingdom on Thursday, April 12, 1296 during theat the same time as the founding of the Kingdom of Sukhothai.
King Meng Rai the Great conferred with his friends, King Ramkhamhaeng of Sukhothai and King Ngam Muang of Phayao before the decision was the site where the capital of the Lanna Kingdom is founded.
Since then, Chiang Mai was not only the capital and cultural center of the kingdom of Lanna, was a center of Buddhism in northern Thailand. King Meng Rai, was very religious and founded manythe temples of the city which is still important today.
At the height of his power, the Lanna Kingdom extended its territory far into Burma and Laos, and southwards to Kamphaeng Phet a province above Sukhothai.
The Burmese conquered the Lanna Kingdom in 1556 ending the dynasty of King Meng Rai that lasted over 250 years established. Burma had occupied Chiang Mai for as close to 200 years, Burmese architectural influences are visible in many temples. At the end of the 18thCentury, King Taksin the Great grouped and Thai south end Kawila drove the Burmese with the help of the king of Lampang thereby again Thai independence from Burma. Chiang Mai was then by the principles that a number of north, the Court of a Siamese protectorate under the Chakri dynasty. In the 19 Century, King Rama V appointed a High Commissioner in Chiang Mai and it was not until 1939 that Chiang Mai finallyunder the direct control of the central government in Bangkok the same time the country was renamed Thailand.
In the past, Chiang Mai was only with the river and elephants. Convenient access was achieved only when the railway was completed end of 1920. In addition, the first motor vehicle driven was from Bangkok directly to Chiang Mai in 1932. Such isolation was more favorable Chiang Mai, and helped to maintain it asPreservation of the unique Lanna culture.
If today we Chiang Mai, is cultural and communication center of northern Thailand with excellent commercial infrastructure, good roads, by passes and road tunnels, and reliable communications infrastructure.
Environment
Chiang Mai, with a height of about 310 meters above sea level, River is located about 700 kilometers from Bangkok on the Mae PingBasin. Surrounded by high mountain ranges, the city covers an area of approximately 20.107000 square miles and is the second largest province of the country. Chiang Mai Myanmar Rai is bordered to the north, Lamphun and Tak provinces in the south, Chiang, Lampang and Lamphun Province east and Mae Hong Son province in the west. The country is mostly of forests and mountains, home to mountain tribes are made. In addition, find the exotic flora and fauna National Park.
Most of the May 's Chiang mountains are oriented north to south from. Together they create a variety of streams and tributaries including Mae Chaem, Ngati Mae Mae and sound. One of Chiang Mai 's features is the Doi
Inthanon, Thailand's highest mountain, 2575 meters above sea level. In addition, the province of flat, fertile valleys, which spread along the banks of the river, the largest and most important> Chiang Mai Mae Nam Ping (Ping River) which area is from the Chiang Dao mountain.
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