Chiang Mai Travel Guide
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In recent years, the population of Chiang Mai has grown very quickly, and the city is now one of Thailand's largest, with a population of more than 1,500,000. Growth has brought with it concerns about air pollution and rush-hour traffic, though these are not nearly as bad as in Bangkok. Other problems have occurred as a result of the influx of tourists. These … Read Chiang Mai introduction
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Wat Chedi Luang
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This is a beautiful temple with an interesting history. In the 16th century, an earthquake partially destroyed the chedi (spire) at the top. It was partially reconstructed in 1992, but ever since only the 60-meter-high foundation …
Six Senses Hideaway Resort
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This hotel has been described as having "palatial facilities and luxurious rooms in a high rise block overlooking the city." It is located next to the Ping …
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Chiang Mai, Thailand's second city in the north is set up just for the tourist. Motorists are frequently stopping for tourists. The variety of activities is endless. On Monday you can ... more
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Introduction
Chiang Mai has a striking mountain backdrop, over 300 temples and a quaint historical aura. It's also a modern, friendly, internationally-flavoured city with much to offer the visitor - food, accommodation and shopping are all top quality and cheap, and the nights are relatively cool.
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Wat Chiang Man A stone slab inscription, engraved in 1581 and erected at Wat Chiang Man bears the earliest known reference to the city's 1296 founding. It is thus thought to be the oldest wat in the city, and founded by Phaya Mengrai. The wat features typical northern Thai temple architecture, with …
Facts for the Traveller
Population : 170000 Area : 4506km² Longitude / Latitude : 99.83300018 / 19.90600014 Currency : Baht (THB) Weights & Measures system : Metric
Getting there & Getting around
Getting there Chiang Mai's airport takes regular traffic from Thailand's major cities (including seven daily flights from Bangkok), as well as from other regional centres. Buses also ply the route between Bangkok and Chiang Mai several times a day. The trip takes between 10 and 12 hours, …
History
Recent History In recent years the city has adopted a series of conservation measures designed to preserve its cultural heritage in the face of development pressures. One such measure prevents high-rise construction within 93m (305ft) of a temple or city walls/moats - thereby protecting about …
Weather
Unless you don't mind the almost daily torrential rain of the monsoon, the best time to visit Chiang Mai is between October and April; the other months are a virtual washout. The mildest temperatures are in December and January. Nights in Chiang Mai are regularly cooler than in southern Thailand. …
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Overview of Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai (New City) was founded in 1296 by King Mengrai as the capital of the first independent Thai state, Lanna Thai (Kingdom of One Million Rice Fields). It became the cultural and religious center of the northern Tai, those who had migrated from southern China to dwell in Thailand, and …
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