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Chiang Mai, North Thailand

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Chiang Mai

Popularly knows as the Rose of the North, Chiang Mai is blessed with stunning natural beauty and unique indigenous cultural identity.

Founded by King Mengrai the Great as the capital of the Lanna Thai kingdom by merging the various city-states in the region in 1296.

Today Chiang Mai is the economic, communications, cultural and tourism center of North Thailand.

 

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Tourist attractions and places of interest in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Chiang MaiWat Phra That
Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai, North Thailand

Is Chiang Mai most important and visible landmark and overlooks the city from its forested mountain backdrop.

Doi Inthanon National Park Chiang MaiDoi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai, North Thailand

Is Thailand’s highest mountain 2,599 meters above sea level. Doi Ithanon is a part of the Himalayas which ranges across ...Read more

ImageChiang Mai Zoo, Chiang Mai, North Thailand

Is located next to Huai Kaeo Arboreturm. It is a well-managed large zoo, which occupies the lower forested slopes of Doi Suthep Mountain. The zoo contains more than 200 types of Asian and African mammals and birds.

ImageChiang Mai National Museum, Chiang Mai, North Thailand

Is located on the Chiang Mai – Lampang Super Highway near Wat Chedi Yot. The distinctive building was built in modern Lanna Thai architecture and features northern arts and culture.

ImageWat Phan Tao, Chiang Mai, North Thailand

Located on Phra Pok Klao Road beside Wat Chedi Luang. The temple was a throne hall for King Mahotara Prateth, thus the peacock shaped doors were built. It is believed that peacock is a symbol of King.

ImageWat Prasat, Chiang Mai, North Thailand

Located on Inthawarorot Road near Wat Phra Sing. The temple houses traditional Lanna architecture chapel, the chapel roof is decorated in colorful glasses and wooden craved lions. Wat Prasat houses one of the rare Lanna art’s Buddha image.

ImageWat Buppharam, Chiang Mai, North Thailand

Located on Tha Phae Road. The interesting attractions include the Burmese architectural chedi, the local style woodcarving in some part of the main chapel and viharn.

Mork Fa WaterfallMork Fa Waterfall
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ImageDoi Suthep-Doi Pui National Park
The superb landscape national park covers an area of 262 square kilometers of Amphoe Mae Rim, Amphoe Hang Dong and Amphoe Mueang. The park consists of verdant forests and mountains ranges.

More Attractions
- Ban Khao Yi San Museum - Wat Chiang Man - Wat Chedi Luang - Wat Phra Sing - Wat Duang Di - Wat Lam Chang - Night Bazaar - Mae Tho National Park - Op Luang National Park