Chiang Mai is an old city or we can say that it’s “new city” and just celebrated its 700th anniversary a few years ago, in 1996. The city was founded as the capital of the kingdom of Lanna in 1296 by King Meng Rai. From then, Chiang Mai not only became the capital and cultural core of Lanna Kingdom, it was also the center of Buddhism in northern Thailand. King Meng Rai was very religious and founded many of the city’s temples, which are still important today.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. Share
Most visited destinations
1 Mueang Chiang Mai
2 Chom Thong
3 Mae Chaem
4 Chiang Dao
5 Doi Saket
6 Mae Taeng
7 Mae Rim
8 Samoeng
9 Fang
10 Mae Ai
11 Phrao
12 San Pa Tong
13 San Kamphaeng
14 San Sairight.inc.php
15 Hang Dong
16 Hot
17 Doi Tao
18 Omkoi
19 Saraphi
20 Wiang Haeng
21 Chai Prakan
22 Mae Wang
23 Mae On
24 Doi Lo
25 Galyani VadhanaMae
1 Mueang Chiang Mai
2 Chom Thong
3 Mae Chaem
4 Chiang Dao
5 Doi Saket
6 Mae Taeng
7 Mae Rim
8 Samoeng
9 Fang
10 Mae Ai
11 Phrao
12 San Pa Tong
13 San Kamphaeng
14 San Sai
15 Hang Dong
16 Hot
17 Doi Tao
18 Omkoi
19 Saraphi
20 Wiang Haeng
21 Chai Prakan
22 Mae Wang
23 Mae On
24 Doi Lo
25 Galyani Vadhana
