Sunday, November 16, 2008

ChiangMai


CHIANG MAI is recognized as Thailand's Northern Capital, "The Rose of the North", It's a city with a beautiful cultural personality of its own. In addition, it's been blessed with much majestic beauty in nature. As well as guest from overseas, regard Chiang Mai as the holiday place to visit.

Chiang Mai was founded in the late 13th century and is one of the oldest continually inhabited settlements in Thailand. It was once the capital of Lanna, an independent Thai Kingdom and has preserved its unique cultural heritage to a marked degree.

Chiang Mai is Thailand's principal northern province. It is some 700 kilometres north of Bangkok and covers an area of 20,000 square metres. The city is located in a fertile valley some 300 metres above sea level,which accounts for its slightly drierand cooler climate than most other parts of this country.

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