Chiang Mai is the largest and most culturally significant city in northern Thailand. The city is along the Ping river.
Chiang Mai means “New City” and was so-named because it was the new capital of Lanna, founded in 1296.
Chiang Mai is a city of beauty that has its own culture, known also as “THE ROSE OF THE NORTH”
Chiang Mai is also famous for ancient temples, handicrafts, hilltribe village and natural beauty.