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Chiang Mai Information
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.
Places of Attraction
Chiang Mai Cultural Centre
Chiang Mai Cultural Centre at the beginning of Chiang Mai-Hang
Dong road has an excellent collection of Lanna Thai art, and displays
of traditional northern culture. A spectacular folk dance is performed
while the typical northern dinner “Khan Tok” is served.
The Khan Tok comprises Kaeng Hang Le, a gingery pork curry; the
chilli-tomato-minced pork dip called Nam Phrik Ong; and the crunchy
pieces of pork scratching, or Kaep Mu, for dipping into the rich
gravy. Enjoyable tribal shows of Karen, Hmong, Lahu, Akha, Mien
and Lisu are performed after dinner from 19.00 to 22.00 hrs.
Chiang Mai National Museum
Chiang Mai National Museum is located on the Chiang Mai-Lampang
Super Highway near Wat Chet Yot. The distinctive building was
built in modern Lanna Thai architecture and features northern
arts and culture. The area is peaceful and refreshing.
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Chiang Mai Zoo
Chiang Mai Zoo is located next to Huai Kaeo Arboretum. 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.
Doi Suthep-Doi Pui National Park
Doi Suthep-Doi Pui National Park , the superb landscaped national park covers an area of 262 square kilometres of Amphoe Mae Rim, Amphoe Hang Dong, and Amphoe Mueang. The park consists of verdant forests and mountain ranges. Major mountains include Doi Suthep, Doi Buak Ha, and Doi Pui. This is a main source of tributaries and streams in Chiang Mai. Sacred places, religious attractions and historical sites are located in the park complex.
Khru Ba Siwichai Monument
Khru Ba Siwichai Monument is situated at the foot of Doi Suthep Mountain. The monument honours the devoted Buddhist monk whose followers built the first 10-kilometre motor road to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep in 1935.
Phu Phing Palace
Phu Phing Palace is located on the same road, 4 kilometres beyond Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, on Doi Buak Ha. The royal winter palace was built in 1962. The lavishly landscaped gardens and grounds are open to the general public on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and official holidays, when the Thai royal family is not in residence.
Wat Chedi Chet Yot
Wat Chedi Chet Yot or Wat Photaram Viharn, located on the Super Highway Road (Chiang Mai-Lampang), 4 kilometres from Chiang Mai town. It is one of the oldest temples in Chiang Mai and was recently renovated. The interesting attraction of this temple is the seven tapering finial stupa, which is supported by lovely divine sculptures at its base. The most interesting of all is that the stupa possesses architecture of the Phuttakaya stupa in India. Besides, the stupa contains ashes of King Tilokkarat, the king of Mengrai Dynasty who built this temple is worth a visit.
Wat Chedi Liam or Chedi Ku Kham
Wat Chedi Liam or Chedi Ku Kham ,the temple was built in 1288 in the reign of King Mengrai after he had authorised an administrative responsibility of Lamphun town to his minister, Aey Fah. King Mengrai established a town in the northeast of Chiang Mai for 5 years and then resettled a town near the Mae Ping River in 1277 and renamed it “Wiang Kum Kam”. In 1287, the stupa of Wat Jamthewi, Lamphun was rebuilt in Wiang Kum Kam for the locals to worship.
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