Chiangmai information

Experience the fusion of the past into the present in Chiang Mai where locals are proud of years of history of the city, 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 hotels in the heart of the old chedi cities and temples next to modern convenience stores and. The original town still existsby a moat with vestiges of the city wall and the four main gates offering easy access to clean around the old town.

For years, tourists have mistaken Chiang Mai province in the north fork and the base from which others can explore. The phrase "a day in Chiang Mai is enough to make things" was common.

Today, tourists are surprised May by the fact that there is always something new to discover Chiang.Fascinating diversity among ethnic tribes coupled with breathtaking scenery makes Chiang Maione 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 its own right. In addition,the presence of hill tribes and their wealth of unique cultures to promote Chiang Mai's distinctive diversity.

Chiang Mai is also blessed with pristine nature of the natural resources of mountains (DOI), waterfalls and other tourist attractions. At the same time, Mai Chiang residents are warm, friendly and personable give authentic hospitality making visits memorable and meaningful. In addition, visitors will gather from all walks of lifeHandicrafts of silk, silver and wood produced locally as timeless memories. Chiang Mai is a place where both backpackers and luxury tourists can enjoy
themselves to the fullest.

The past

Chiang Mai literally means new city and has retained the name, although he celebrated his 700th Birthday in 1996. King Meng Rai founded the city as capital of the Lanna (million rice fields) Kingdom on Thursday, 12 April 1296 duringat the same time as the establishment of the Sukhothai Kingdom.

King Meng Rai the Great conferred with his friends, King Ramkhamhaeng of Sukhothai and King Ngam Muang of Phayao before choosing the site was the capital of the Lanna Kingdom to be created.

Since then Chiang Mai Lanna was not only the cultural center and capital of the kingdom, it was a center of Buddhism in northern Thailand. King Meng Rai was very religious and founded manythe city of temples that are still important today.

At the height of his power, the Lanna Kingdom extended its territory as far as Burma and Laos, and southwards to Kamphaeng Phet top to a province of Sukhothai.

The Burmese conquered the Lanna Kingdom in 1556 ending the dynasty of King Meng Rai that lasted over 250 years ago. As Burma had occupied Chiang Mai for nearly 200 years, Burmese architectural influences are visible in many temples. At the end of the 18thCentury Taksin the Great grouped Thais in the south and finally King drove the Burmese with the help of the king of Lampang Kawila thereby regaining independence from Thai Burma. Chiang Mai was then that governed by a set of principles who ruled the northern Siamese protectorate under than the Chakri Dynasty. In the 19th Century, King Rama V appointed a High Commissioner in Chiang Mai and it was not until 1939, Chiang Mai at lastunder 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. easier access was only achieved when the railway was completed at the end of 1920. In addition, motor vehicle driven first came directly from Bangkok in Chiang Mai in 1932. Such isolation was more favorable Chiang Mai, how to maintain it and helped toPreservation of the unique Lanna culture.

If we see Chiang May today, it is cultural and economic center of the communication infrastructure of northern Thailand with excellent infrastructure, good roads, passes and road tunnels, and reliable communication through.

Environment

Chiang Mai, with a height of about 310 meters above sea level, River about 700 kilometers from Bangkok on the Mae PingSink. Surrounded by high mountain ranges, covering the city an area of approximately 20.107000 square miles and is the second largest province of the country. Chiang Mai Myanmar is bordered to the north, Lamphun and Tak provinces in the south, Chiang Rai, Lampang and Lamphun Provinces on the east and Mae Hong Son Province in the West. The terrain is mainly jungles and mountains, home of the mountain peoples. In addition, the exotic fauna and flora are found in national parks.

Most of the May 's Chiang mountains are oriented from north to south after. Together they create a variety of streams and tributaries including Mae Chaem, Ngati Mae and Mae Klang. One of Chiang Mai 's special features is 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's largest and most important> Chiang Mai, Mae Nam Ping (Ping River) which arises from the Chiang Dao mountain range.