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History
The city named Nopphaburi
Si Nakhon Phing Chiang Mai (or Whiang Phing) was established
by Phaya Mengrai, Prince of Chiang Saen, in 1292. Two hundred
years later, the city was subdued by a Burmese invasion and
became Burma, svassal state in 1558. In 1774, Chiang Mai was
liberated by King Taksin and became part of Northern Thailand
and a capital of Lanna Thai, and independent kingdom known as
"Kingdom of a Million Rice Fields" within the fabled
Golden Triangle.
Prince Phays Mengrai Built Chiang Mai on the
left bank of the Ping River, surrounding it by a thick brick
defensive wall and a moat. To this day, very little has been
left of the wall, whereas the moat has remained. The five city
gates: Chang Phuak, Tha Phae, Chiang Mai, Suan Phueng and Suan
Dok have been refurbished.
Presently, Chiang Mai is the second largest city in Thailand
and the principal city of Northern Thailand. Chiang Mai is also
a center of art, antiques, and the ancient tradition of Lanna
Thai.
Chiang mai posseses unique cultural characteristics blended
with truly magnificent natursl beauty. The most impressive part
of Chiang Mai is its prople, their hospitality and talent reflected
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Geography
Chiang
Mai is situated at 300 metres above sea level in a large mountain
area. The province encompasses approximately 20,000 square kilometers.
Chiang Mai is separated from Bangkok by 700 kilometres of kighway
or 761 kilonetres of railway, Chiang Mai province is located
between the northern latitude 17-21 and the eastern longitude
98-99. Chiand Mai's northern border of 277 kilonetres of mountain
range separates Chiang Mai's Fang ang Mae Ai districts from
Myanmar's Chiang Tung Stale. In some parts of Northern Chiang
Mai, the kok river plays the role of the border between Chinng
Mai and Myanmer. In the east, Chiang Mai is bordered by Chiang
Rai, Lampang and Lamphun provinces. The south of Chiang Mai
is separated from Tak province by the Mae Tuen River. In the
south, Chiang Mai is bordered by Lamphun province, in the west-Mae
Hong Son Province..
The admintstrative areas of Chiang Mai are dividd into 24 Amphoes
(districts) namely:
- Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai
- Amphoe Chai Prakan
- Amphoe Chiang Dao
- Amphoe Chom Thong
- Amphoe Doi Saket
- Amphoe Doi Tao
- Amphoe Fang
- Amphoe Hang Dong
- Amphoe Hot
- Amphoe Mae Chaem
- Amphoe Mae Rim
- Amphoe Mae Taeng
- Amphoe Mae Wang
- Amphoe Mae Ai
- Amphoe Om Koi
- Amphoe Phrao
- Amphoe Samoeng
- Amphoe San Kamphaeng
- Amphoe San Pa Tong
- Amphoe San Sai
- Amphoe Sarapee
- Amphoe Wiang Haeng
- King Amphoe Doi Lor
- King Amphoe Mae On |
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Land
and Nature
One
of chiang Mai's distinctions is the proximity of Thailand's
highest mountain, Doi Inthanon, that stands 2,575 metre above
sea level. Most of Chiang mai's land features mountains and
forests from north to south, creating a multitude of streams
and tributaries. These include Mae Chaem, Mae Ngat and Mae
Klang. Chiang Mai also has flat. Fertile valleys spread along
the banks of the largest and most important river in the province,
the Ping Fiver, which originates in the Chiang Dao mountains.
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Weather
and Temperature
Chiang Mai has 3 major seasons. The
cool season begins in late October and lasts throughout February
with an average temperature of 21 'c' usually cooler at night.
The coldest months are December and January. The hot season
begins in early March and lasts through to the end of May with
an average temperature of 29.9 'c' the hottest month is April.
The rainy season begins in early June and lasts through to the
end of October with an average temperature of 25.5 'c' with
frequent rains in September.
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People
The
people of Chiang Mai very, The majority are farmers and artisans
who speak their own melodic dialects and have their intrinsic,
traditions, festivals, architectural styles, original handicrafts,
classical danced and distinguished cuisine, Hill tribes add
to the variety by having a wealth of ancestral culture.
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