Chiang Mai, the capital city of the north Thailand

Chiang Mai, the old capital city of the Lanna Kingdom. Dating back more than 700 years, Chiang Mai, the second largest metropolitan, next to Bangkok was originally name "Nopburi Srinakornping Chiang Mai" meaning the new city. Chiang Mai is not one stop town. Once experience its charm, many will definitely want to have a second stay or perhaps even settle down here. Chiang Mai is a city of distinct beauty that has its own cultural heritage. Known also as the "ROSE OF THE NORTH" Its alone draw much tourist attention. Along with its numerous ancient temples and building, Chiang Mai is also famous for its handicrafts. Nature has made it stand out, thanks to the majestic mountains and valleys and its beautiful scenery: hills, mountain streams, lakes, field, waterfalls, caves, hill tribe villages, orchid, butterfly farms, elephant camps & trekking tours and river rafting expeditions. Chiang Mai also offers a good base to visit Chiangrai, which like Chiang Mai derives its beauty from its majestic mountains and hill tribe culture. There is also a National museum in Chiang Mai. Mysteries are here waiting for your discovery. No Wonder tourists keep coming...

Recommended hotels in Chiang Mai

HOTEL DETAILS		RATES
	Ayatana Hamlet & Spa Chiang Mai 99/9 Moo 14, Suthep Rd., Muang, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand	Start Rate : 2,925 THB
	Holiday Inn Chiang Mai 318/1 Chiangmai-Lumphun Road, Muang, Chiang Mai 50000 Thailand	Start Rate : 2,270 THB
	RatiLanna Riverside Spa Resort Chiang Mai 33 Changklan Rd., Muang, Chiang Mai 50100 Thailand	Start Rate : 3,465 THB
	Sukantara Cascade Resort Chiang Mai 12/2 Moo 8, Maeram, Mae Rim, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand	Start Rate : 4,926 THB
	Tamarind Village Chiang Mai 50/1 Rajdamnoen Rd., Sri Phom, Muang, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand	Start Rate : 4,485 THB
	The Chedi Chiang Mai Hotel 123 Charoenprathet Road, Changklan Maung Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand	Start Rate : 11,615 THB
	The Imperial Mae Ping Hotel Chiang Mai 153 Sridonchai Rd., Muang, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand	Start Rate : 1,600 THB
	Yaang Come Village Chiang Mai 90/3 Sridonchai Rd., Changklan, Muang, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand	Start Rate : 3,395 THB

Chiang Mai History

The Chiang Mai City Municipality fomerly was the Sanitary district or Sukapiban. It was elevated to become the Chiang Mai City Municipality due to the Municipal Act B.E. 2476 (1933) which was announced in the Government Gazette Book No.52 section 80 dated on March 29, B.E. 2478 (1935). The Chiang Mai City Municipality is the first Municipality in Thailand and the first Mayor was Mr. Worakorn Bucha.

The number of people was increased, the boundary of Chiang Mai City Municipality was expanded due to the Royal Decree which was announced in special Gazette Book Issue No.100 section 53 on April 5, B.E. 2526 (1983). The responsible area was expanded from 17.50 square kilometers to 40.216 square kilometers.

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