Located some 00 km. from Bangkok, Chiang Mai is the principal
city of northern Thailand and capital of
the province of the same name.
Popularly known as “The Rose of the North” and with an en-chanting
location on the banks of the Ping River, the city and its
surroundings are blessed with stunning natural beauty and
a uniquely indigenous cultural identity. Founded in 12 by
King Mengrai as the capital of the Lanna Kingdom, Chiang Mai
has had a long and mostly independent history, which has to
a large extent preserved a most distinctive culture. This
is witnessed both in the daily lives of the people, who maintain
their own dialect, customs and cuisine, and in a host of ancient
temples, fascinating for their northern Thai architectural
Styles and rich decorative details.
There is a bit of controversy around the Night Safari in Chiang
Mai. Seems the government purloined national park land to build
it on. This, and that there has yet to be published an environmental
impact assesment has meant that the project is not well supported
in Chiang Mai.
This national park which covers an area of 1,005 square kilometers
is located on Doi Inthanon, Thailand's highest mountain which
is 2,565 meters above sea level. Located between Mae Chaem and
Chom Thong
Doi Suthep is the name of the hill and the temple is Wat Phra
Borommathat Doi Suthep that sits on the top of the overlooking
Chiang Mai. The temple was built in 1383 by King Gue Na and
the legend is that an elephant was sent to search for a suitable
location, it circled three times, trumpeted and fell on its
knees at the place where the temple now is.
Close to Chiang Mai is the Mae Sa valley about 30 minutes' drive,
where you will see the Mae Sa waterfall, orchid farm, monkey
and snake farms and botanical gardens.
Performers in the show are a mixed collection of dogs, including
golden retrievers, Dalmatians and a German shepherd. This attraction
is part of Mae Sa Golf & Resort and shows during the day
and an entry fee.
Monkeys perform tricks playing basketball, riding tricycles
and counting exercises and a demonstration of how monkeys climb
trees and retrieve coconuts.
This waterfall is in Soi Suithep-Pui national park. A path winds
up two kilometres to the plummeting cascades with secluded areas
off the trail for picnicking.
Elephant shows and rides in the forest. Football-kicking and
painting are favourite acts among the elephants. The Exhibition
Hall features displays of rare stories and photos of newborn
elephants along with a collection of hunting equipment. Bananas
can be bought to hand-feed the elephants and take photos with
them.
The Night Bazaar is a shopping haven where one can find handmade
products and souvenirs from many Chiang Mai villages and hill
tribes. Local cloths and fabrics are reasonably priced for purchasing.
Welcome to old Chiangmai Cultural center where you will enjoy
a serene evening three-hours experience of the exotic Khantoke
dinner, stage performances and hilltribes shows known as Lanna
Thai, the region of elegance.
The palace is located further up the mountain and approximately
6 kilometers from Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. The royal winter
palace was built in 1962. Its landscaped gardens are decorated
with plenty of colorful, exotic flowers.
This international botanical garden was established to honor
Queen Sirikit in 1992. It has a fine collection of Thai and
foreign plants. The garden is set up to exhibit plants according
to species and climate.
Wat Chedit Luang is situated in town.It was built in 1411 A.D.
At one time, Wat Chedi Luang housed the revered Emerald Buddha
image now enshrined in Bangkok's Wat Phra Kaeo.The big Chedit
was damaged by an earthquake
in 1545 A.D.and has never been retired.
Wat Chiang Man is situated in town.It was the first templebuilt
in Chiang Mai around 1300 A.D. Formerly it was the residence
of King Mengrai,the founder of chiang mai. It is noteworthy
for a chedi supported by rows of elephantine
buttresses Phra Buddha Sila inside is a copy of the original
Indian image brought here from Ceylon in 1290.There are two
famous Buddha images in this temple.
Wat Ched Yot is situated in town.The temple was built in 1477
A.D. by King Thilokanat.T he seven-spired square chedi was inspire
by designs at Bodhagaya.The 8th world sankayana (Doctrines revision
) was held in this temple at that time.
Built in 1296 by King Meng Rai, it is situated in a rustic forest
setting on Suthep Road and was renovated during the reign of
King Keu Na. This famous meditation temple is unique in its
large tunnel-like construction.
Wat Ku Tao is situated in town.The Chedi was built in 1613 A.D.in
the shape of five guards of diminishing sizes and beautifully
decorated with colored porcelain,representing five lord Buddha's.
Wat Suan Dok has the north largest chapel royal. It?s built
in a 14th century Lanna Thai monarch's pleasure gardens and
is a favourite spot for photographers, particularly for striking
sunsets.The principal Buddha
statue is a huge cast mage named Phra Chao Kao Tu
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