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CHIANG MAI
Popularly
known 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 centre of Northern Thailand.
About 700 kilometres from Bangkok, Chiang
Mai is situated on the Mae Ping River basin some 310 metres above sea
level. Surrounded by high mountain ranges, it covers an area of approximately
20,107 square kilometres. The terrain is mainly jungles and mountains,
parts of which are within national parks which are still fertile and
verdant with plentiful flora and fauna. There are many sites and locations
where tourists prefer to visit to study the lifestyle of the tribal
people who live on high hills.
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This is next to Chiang Mai University.The attractively
landscaped garden contains many kinds of tropical trees
and lovely flowers
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An ancient town founded by King Mengrai is located 4 kilometres
on Chiang Mai-Lamphun route area of Amphoe Saraphi. The
main historical remains are found in Wat Chedi Liam, Wat
Chang Kham, Wat Noi and Wat Kum kam.
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This picturesque gorge is 105 kilometres from Chiang Mai
provincial capital, and is framed by teak forests and mountains.
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This is a village where famous cotton cloth woven in the old style has been long produced. At present the weavers central gathering is the home of the late National Artist, Pa (Aunt ) Sangda Bansit , who had transferred her knowledge on the weaving process to other villagers. The village is located on the left of Chiang Mai-Hot between Km. 68 - 69 , about 4 kilometres off the main road.
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This is located beside Wat Chet Yot. The museum houses
a collection of Lanna Thai works of art, ancient Buddha
images, and war weapons. It is open daily, except Mondays,
Tuesdays and official holidays, from 9.00 a.m. until noon,
and 1.00 until 4.00 p.m.
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Located on Suthep Road in a bucolic forest setting, this delightful meditation temple is completely different from Chiang Mai's other major temples. It was built in 1296. The ancient Chedi is of particular interest.
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This temple is near the Chiang Mai Stadium. It is note worthy
for an unusual bulbous pagoda. The structure is decorated
with colourful porcelain chips and is believed to represent
five Buddhist monks' alms bowls which symbolise five Lord
Buddhas.
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