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Chiang Mai

General Information about Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai is the fifth largest city in Thailand as well as the largest and most culturally significant city in northern Thailand. The city is situated 700 kilometres north of Bangkok, on the Ping River and is the capital of the Chiang Mai Province. Chaing Mai was founded in 1296 by King Mengrai and became the capital of the Lannathai Kingdom. The most common language spoken in Chiang Mai is Kham Muang (also known as Northern Thai) but Central Thai is also spoken. The city is home to more than 700,000 people, nearly half the total population of the Chiang Mai Province.

There are many interesting attractions in Chiang Mai such as the Chiang Mai National Museum, Elephant Nature Park, Chiang Mai Night Safari, Anusawari Sam Kasat Bronze Sculptures and Devi Mandir Chiang Mai. The city is also home to more than 300 Buddist temples including Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, Wat Chiang Mai and Wat Phra Singh.

The Chiang Mai National Museum is the main museum in the north of Thailand. The museum was opened in February 1973 by the King and Queen of Thailand and is designed in the style of a traditional Thai building, with a Lanna style rooftop. Some of the most important items on display in the museum include the Bronze Head of Buddha, Lord Buddha's Footprint with mother-of-pearl inlay, the San Kamphaeng Ceramic and various tools used by the ancient hill tribes.

The most famous Buddist temple, or Wat, in Chiang Mai is Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep which is said to have been founded in 1383. The temple is located 15 kilometres outside the Chiang Mai city, on top of the Doi Suthep mountain. The Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep is a landmark of Thailand and a very important place of worship and sacred site for the Thai people and is famous for it's large gold-plated chedi which is visible from Chiang Mai city on a clear day. It is believed that the Doi Suthep hilltop was chosen as the site of the temple by the White Elephant who was carrying the shoulder bone of Buddha.

Attractions in Chiang Mai

Below are a selection of Attractions located in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Alternatively, you can browse through all Chiang Mai Attractions.

NAME LOCATION RATE (from) RATING Elephant Trek, Rafting and Hilltribe from Chiang Mai (Adventure Tour) Chiang Mai, Thailand INFORMATION | ENQUIRY | RATES Chiang Mai $94.41 (AUD) Thaton and Long-necked Hilltribe including long-tailed boat trip (Cultural Tour) Chiang Mai, Thailand INFORMATION | ENQUIRY | RATES Chiang Mai $94.41 (AUD) Doi Intanon National Park and Kew Mae Pan Trail (Nature) Chiang Mai, Thailand INFORMATION | ENQUIRY | RATES Chiang Mai $90.64 (AUD)

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Guesthouses in Chiang Mai

Below are a selection of Guesthouses located in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Alternatively, you can browse through all Chiang Mai Guesthouses.

NAME LOCATION RATE (from) RATING Moon Dance on the River (0.0000000) 85 Fah Ham, Samakke Rd. Lanka Soi 1 A. Muang, , Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand 50000 MORE INFORMATION | MAKE AN ENQUIRY | VIEW RATES Chiang Mai €51.70 Romyen Garden Resort (0.0000000) 40/1-5 Moo 1, Baan Payaknoi, Tumbon Taladkwuan, Amphur Doi-Saket, Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand 50220 MORE INFORMATION | MAKE AN ENQUIRY | VIEW RATES Chiang Mai €39.95 Parasol Inn (0.0000000) 105/1 Prapokklao Rd., Klangwiang Intersection, Phrasing, Amphur Muang, Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, , Thailand 50200 MORE INFORMATION | MAKE AN ENQUIRY | VIEW RATES Chiang Mai €20.91

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Hostels in Chiang Mai

Below are a selection of Hostels located in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Alternatively, you can browse through all Chiang Mai Hostels.

NAME LOCATION RATE (from) RATING Lanna House (0.0000000) 267 Thapae Road A. Muang, , Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Muang, Thailand 50200 MORE INFORMATION | MAKE AN ENQUIRY | VIEW RATES Chiang Mai €310.35 The Green Oasis (99.6679687) Prapokklao Road Soi 8, Muang, Prasing, Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand Thailand 50200 MORE INFORMATION | MAKE AN ENQUIRY | VIEW RATES Chiang Mai €82.76 The Paradise Spa Resort Chiangmai Hotel (0.0000000) 43/1 Moo6, T. Maerim, A Maerim, , Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand 50180 MORE INFORMATION | MAKE AN ENQUIRY | VIEW RATES Chiang Mai €58.75

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Hotels in Chiang Mai

Below are a selection of Hotels located in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Alternatively, you can browse through all Chiang Mai Hotels.

NAME LOCATION RATE (from) RATING Suriwongse Hotel Chiang Mai (Hotel) 110 Changklan Road, Chiangmai, Thailand MORE INFORMATION | MAKE AN ENQUIRY | VIEW RATES City $38.00 USD Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai (Hotel) Mae Rim-Samoeng Old Road, Chiang Mai 50180, Thailand MORE INFORMATION | MAKE AN ENQUIRY | VIEW RATES Mae Rim $548.00 USD The Chedi Chiang Mai (Hotel) 123 Charoen Prathet Road, Changklan Muang Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand MORE INFORMATION | MAKE AN ENQUIRY | VIEW RATES City $352.00 USD

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Tours in Chiang Mai

Below are a selection of Tours located in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Alternatively, you can browse through all Chiang Mai Tours.

NAME LOCATION RATE (from) RATING Konthaitour (Museums & Sights) Chiang Mai, Thailand MORE INFORMATION | MAKE AN ENQUIRY | VIEW RATES Chiang Mai €540.48 Konthaitour (Anzac Day) Chiang Mai, Thailand MORE INFORMATION | MAKE AN ENQUIRY | VIEW RATES Chiang Mai €469.98 Konthaitour (Adventure Tours) Chiang Mai, Thailand MORE INFORMATION | MAKE AN ENQUIRY | VIEW RATES Chiang Mai €399.48

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